San Juan Wilderness Archives - Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action

March 4, 2019

Published by at March 4, 2019

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Getting to the CORE of the Matter

Over the noise of crampons crunching on snow and crowds cheering the expert moves of climbing competitors, Western Colorado Alliance members spoke with Ouray Ice Festival […]

November 29, 2018

Published by at November 29, 2018

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San Juan Wilderness: A very good bill…becoming perfect

by Leah López, Community Organizer The San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act (SJMWA) hit a roadblock this fall after US Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)raised concerns with the […]

April 26, 2018

Published by at April 26, 2018

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San Juan Wilderness bill introduced!

Thank Bennet! Let Tipton and Gardner know you support the bill! People across western Colorado cheered as US Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) re-introduced the San Juan […]

September 9, 2016

Published by Emily Hornback at September 9, 2016

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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 […]

September 3, 2014

Published by Emily Hornback at September 3, 2014

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Here’s to the next 50 Years of Wilderness!

50 Years ago today President Lyndon B Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law & ushered in a new era of public land management. This historic bill established […]

February 7, 2014

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at February 7, 2014

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Celebrating 50 Years of Wilderness!

by Emily Hornback, WCC Organizer On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act. This historic bill established the National Wilderness […]

June 4, 2013

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at June 4, 2013

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Speak up for San Juan Wilderness

Last week, US Congressman Scott Tipton completed a whirlwind tour of Town Hall meetings across the Western Slope. While in Ouray County, WCC and friends turned […]

February 16, 2013

Published by Brenda Bafus-Williams at February 16, 2013

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One Step Closer to Wilderness!

by Emily Hornback, Community Organizer Yesterday afternoon, Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet reintroduced the San Juan Wilderness Act! The move is a great step toward […]