Western Slope Conservation Center

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

FROM OUR BLOG

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

Learn more about the BLM’s RMP at our special events in January and February

The Uncompahgre BLM Office has announced the start of the next step in our decade-long effort to fight for appropriate management of public lands in the North Fork Valley and beyond. The Resource Management Plan’s (RMP) scoping period runs now thru 2/20/24. Make your voice heard and join WSCC for one ore more of the events below as we engage and educate our community to secure the strongest protections throughout the entire RMP Amendment process.

Mountainfilm Tickets are Now Available!

Join us for TWO nights of incredible short films at the Paradise Theater in Paonia, CO. A different program each night! January 25th - Indomitable Spirit These films showcase the stories of those who did not give up, back down, or let their challenges define them. January 26th - Big Green World These films celebrate the wild places, spaces, people and animals that inhabit this big green world. Doors will open at 6:00 pm -- join us for a

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.