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Nov 08 2019

Bighorn Sheep: An Introduction

By Erika Brown Lands Protection, Species No Comments

Background Bighorn sheep are an iconic species of the American West. They call some of our country’s most rugged and remote landscapes home. Their cultural, ecological, aesthetic and economic value has made bighorn sheep a vital part of North American…

Oct 31 2019

CORE Act Passes the House!

By Erika Brown Lands Protection, Rivers, Species No Comments

We know that meaningful and permanent public lands protections take time. Lots of time. Lots of stakeholders are at the table and compromises are hashed out over years, not weeks. Often times such efforts are framed by politicians as being…

Oct 25 2019

Western Slope Voters Support CORE Act

By Erika Brown Lands Protection No Comments

Photo: Jack Brauer Really, it isn't a surprise to most of us that the majority of Western Slope voters support our public lands and want them protected. For those who are skeptical, this recent poll clearly shows widespread support for…

Jul 30 2018

Ice Lakes Day Hike

By Erika Brown No Comments

Photo: Shannon Dizmang Join us and Backcountry Experience for a free day hike to Ice Lake Basin to learn about the history and topography of the region as well as why it's been included in the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act.…

May 19 2018

Photo of wildflowers in Ice Lake Basin by Jason Hatfield

San Juan Wilderness Act strategically protects mountains’ beauty

By Mark Pearson Durango Herald Column, Lands Protection No Comments

Photo: Jason Hatfield With spring full bore upon us, it’s hard not to cast an envious eye toward the high country and start daydreaming about alpine wildflower hikes. One favorite destination for many is Ice Lake Basin outside Silverton, one…

San Juan Mountains

Bighorn Sheep: An Introduction

CORE Act Passes the House!

Western Slope Voters Support CORE Act

Ice Lakes Day Hike

San Juan Wilderness Act strategically protects mountains’ beauty

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