We spent the weekend reaching out
On Saturday, August 10, 22 staff from our network spread out across Denver to tell folks the plight of the Dolores River Canyons and how they can help protect it for future generations.
These stunning public lands in Mesa and Montrose counties of Colorado’s western slope are crucial habitat for desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, and river otters as well as many migratory birds. The river is also home to three native fish: flannelmouth sucker, bluehead sucker, and roundtail chub. Sadly, these lands face threats from mining, development, overuse and climate change.
To combat these threats, we are calling on elected leaders to protect the Dolores River Canyons by designating it as a national monument. On Saturday, we took our message to the streets of Denver, asking folks to sign letters urging our Colorado senators to support this important cause.
The results are in:
The future of the Dolores River Canyon Country is uncertain--imperiled by the long-term impacts of climate change and by the threat of development, including renewed interest in mining.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
