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Nov 22 2021

Land near Chaco Canyon receives protections

By Mark Pearson Durango Herald Column, Lands Protection, Oil & Gas No Comments

This week the Biden administration took action to safeguard lands surrounding Chaco Canyon from impacts associated with encroaching oil and gas extraction. The Department of Interior announced a two-year moratorium on new oil and gas leasing within the 10-mile zone…

Nov 11 2021

Prioritizing Public Lands

By sjca Forest Health, Lands Protection, Newsletter No Comments

Our work protecting the lands and forests across the San Juan Basin is ever-changing. Here is a quick summary of what we’re working on right now: Bootjack Ranch/Valle Seco Land Exchange The Decision Notice for this sordid and coordinated effort…

Nov 03 2021

Opportunities for Dolores River Conservation

By Mark Pearson Durango Herald Column, Lands Protection, Rivers No Comments

One of the most remarkable features of Southwest Colorado is the spectacular canyon carved by the Dolores River. On those occasions when an abundance of snowpack blesses our region, adventurers can enjoy floating through 100 miles of a wild canyon…

Oct 21 2021

Land of Enchantment, Not Enchant Energy

By Emelie Frojen Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition No Comments

The choice between continued coal power or equitable transition at San Juan Generating Station There is nothing enchanting about Enchant Energy’s proposal to continue burning dirty coal and emitting pollutants in the Four Corners long into the future. Enchant proposes…

Land near Chaco Canyon receives protections

Opportunities for Dolores River Conservation

Land of Enchantment, Not Enchant Energy

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