Western Slope Conservation Center

Conserving the lands, air, water and wildlife of the Western Slope since 1977

FROM OUR BLOG

WSCC’s 2024 Annual Meeting and 2023 Annual Report

2024 ANNUAL MEETING Sunday March 24th 2024 4-7pm ShadeScapes Showroom, 122 Bridge Street, Hotchkiss CO   Keynote speaker:  Tanya Heikkila, PhD, "Connecting the Drops: Managing Water in a Changing World"   You will also hear a brief recap of WSCC's successes and challenges from 2023, learn about the coming year, hear staff and board updates, enjoy pizza and drinks by donation. Please bring a cup, plate, and fork so that we can go waste free

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BLM RMP Take 3 – Sign the Petition and Find More Information Here

The North Fork Valley is famous for its scenic beauty, rugged landscapes, and wild rivers, but it's up to us to keep it that way for future generations. We need your help to protect what makes our community such an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.  Did You Know? The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO) manages nearly 900,000 acres of public lands in southwestern Colorado, including four river

Join our Team! We are hiring a Membership & Grants Coordinator

Membership & Grants Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: The Membership and Grants Coordinator is a 15 hour per week, hourly position with the Western Slope Conservation Center (WSCC) in Paonia, Colorado. The Memberships and Grants Coordinator will work closely with the Executive Director to manage membership outreach and development, and to project-manage a portfolio of grants. This position will also provide overall support as needed in fundraising, outreach, event planning and office support. The ideal candidate is

PROGRAM AREAS

WHO WE ARE

We formed in 1977 to disseminate information about regional energy development and its impacts on the region’s natural resources. Today, our mission is to build an informed and engaged community to protect and enhance the lands, air, water and wildlife of the Western Slope.

We envision landscapes defined by resilient ecological systems, where water management, agricultural practices, and recreation opportunities allow people and the environment to flourish.

STAY UP TO DATE ON THE WORK WE’RE DOING… JOIN OUR MONTHLY MAILING LIST!

PAONIA RIVER PARK

Once an in-stream gravel mine, we have worked hard and received several grants to restore riparian habitat and make the Park a family-friendly recreation area.

WATER QUALITY

The Conservation Center is dedicated to keeping a watchful eye on the quality of our water quality and public lands. Our stewardship program matches community volunteers with hands-on projects in the field

LOCAL MAPPING

The data illustrated in our interactive maps tell the true story of conservation in Delta County. Layers represent oil & gas development, roadless areas, irrigation ditches and more.