Public Lands

December 15, 2016

WCC welcomes decisions – but will they stand?

by Dave Reed, Executive Director Patient, long-term work by WCC and its allies has borne fruit in a flurry of positive decisions in the waning days […]
October 28, 2016

Act now to protect North Fork’s water and family farms!

  Comment on the BLM’s Uncompahgre Resource Management Plan by Nov. 1! Do you love drinking a hot cup of cider pressed from apples grown in […]
September 9, 2016

San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act

The San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act seeks to protect 61,000 acres of gorgeous and unique high elevation lands in southwestern Colorado. The Act would create additions […]
June 30, 2016

Ready, set, hike!

WCC and allies across western Colorado are hosting a series of guided hikes to some of our most unique and special areas. All of the places […]
June 8, 2016

WCC to host coal listening sessions

There aren’t many words in our public discourse which spark as much controversy as “coal.” To some, it’s what keeps the lights on. To others, it’s […]
June 4, 2016

2016 Legislative Session Wrap Up

2016 Legislative Wrap-up   Good News for Farmers, Eaters, Bakers and Home Canners In one fell swoop, Senate Bill 58 changed two Colorado laws and made […]
May 31, 2016

BLM releases long awaited Resource Management Plan

Major decisions ahead for our public lands  Does oil and gas leasing in the North Fork Valley concern you? Do you want more protection for the BLM lands […]
May 10, 2016

Federal Coal Leasing: Our Chance For Reform

The Department of the Interior’s coal leasing program has a huge impact on communities directly affected by coal mining, as well as for our country’s taxpayers […]
April 20, 2016

Only 3 days left to stop methane waste and pollution!

Only 3 days left to stop methane waste and pollution! Please take a moment to send in a comment today! The deadline for public comment on […]