The last week in June, Ecosystem Council Director Chris Canaly and her sidekick Izzy Lisle (Communications Manager) headed out into the La Garita Wilderness to explore the Wheeler Geological Area. This area is famous for its geological formations called Hoodoos. These mystical rock spires are created by the dynamic forces of erosion formed over thousands of years.
Learn more about this unique geological area near Creede, CO.
Photo: Andrew Parnes. Taken from Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge.
How is the quality of your household well drinking water? As drought increases in the San Luis Valley, the concentration of the pollutants in drinking water can increase. Free water quality testing is available for people with household drinking water wells in the San Luis Valley. Test your well to ensure your water is safe to drink.
Photo: Andrew Parnes. Misty Sunset Magic over the Great Sand Dunes.
Good news! Looks like Douglas County may fund the Platte Valley Water Partnership, which is much more viable and has support of both agriculture and cities. This article discusses why RWR was told NO for their funding request.
Rio Grande National Forest Management Plan Updates:
SLVEC and partners raised several concerns during the development of the Rio Grande Forest Plan revision.
Some of the issues raised included:
a lack of clear direction for travel management planning, especially regarding plan components (geographic areas)
presence of protective language (management areas) and connectivity functions that define wildlife corridors
standards and guidelines that clarify and prioritize for endangered species and their habitats, such as the Uncompahgre fritillary butterfly and Canada lynx.
Please help preserve this beautiful San Luis Valley!
Little Bear Production is proposing an outdoor live music venue to include alcohol sales and camping directly across the road from Russell Lakes Wildlife Refuge at County Road P and Hwy 285.
Vote NO, we do not need nightlife by the Russell Lakes Wildlife Area!
Russell Lakes Wildlife Refuge consists of 4,479 acres of high elevation wetlands including natural springs, ponds and 5 lakes. It is the largest remaining high elevation alkaline marsh. This area provides home to over 300 species of birds many of which are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty act including the Great Horned Owl. But the area is famous for the sandhill crane migration and nesting. Plus many numerous wildlife from the bugs, monarch butterflies, variety of waterfowl, birds, owls, fox, deer, elk, moose.
Grab a beer and s'more while you stargaze with the help of telescopes and our local astronomer volunteer! This event is to raise awareness about light pollution and to support our local dark sky coalition's night sky preservation efforts.
