Recognized as a Federally and Colorado State Endangered Species
Because of declining populations of plant and animal species, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed in 1973. The year-2023, marks 50 years since the enactment of the ESA. In those 50 years, hundreds of species have been saved and protected by its implementation. This is due to the effort of conserving the necessary resources, ecosystems, and habitats needed by these species to survive.
Meet SLVEC's New Communications Manager and Outreach Coordinator:
Carmen Pavlovsky
SLVEC has a new Communications Manager and Outreach Coordinator: Carmen! As a San Luis Valley native she was both born and raised in the SLV. This is where she learned a love for the outdoors with her family. From the time she was young she knew she wanted to study environmental science and help others to be stewards of the land.
SLVEC has a new Program Manager: Anna Lee! Anna Lee Vargas is a sixth generation San Luis Valley (SLV) Native born and raised in Manassa, Colorado. She attended Adams State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Welfare and Spanish, Liberal Arts.
The SLV Ecosystem Council supported through sponsorship the Colorado Native Plant Society conference at Adams State University, “Flora of the San Luis Valley: History, Culture, and Science”. It was a well-attended event, bringing in plant specialists from throughout Colorado, which also featured a number of field trips to various locations throughout the SLV.
“Para la comunidad y nuestra gente. Con la fuerza de nuestros ancestros y el amor de nuestros hijos, perseveraremos.” For our community and our people. With the strength from our ancestors and the love of our children, we will perservere.
On Thursday, September 28th, the Conejos Community held its second discussion regarding consideration of a potential National Conservation Area (NCA) designation.
Rio Grande National Forest to Host Public Meetings in Advance of Over-snow Travel Management Planning Process
SLV Native Snowboarder at Wolf Creek Ski Area
The Rio Grande National Forest will be conducting four public meetings in November in advance of launching their forest-wide Over-snow Travel Management Planning Project. Forest staff will present the first draft of the winter Recreation Opportunity Spectrum maps for the public to review.
Spend the summer on the Continental Divide Trail and put your trail skills to use! The CDTC is currently accepting applications for a 2024 Field Crew Leader position. The CDTC Field Crew Leader will directly implement and lead all on-the-ground volunteer trail work projects and trail maintenance training.
Please be sure to share with your networks! To learn more and apply, check out our website.
Interested individuals should apply by November 30, 2023.
