Earth Day Update

Earth Day Update

 *Celebrate Spring*

Lambs from the Abeyta Ranch poking their heads out to say hello. (Mogote, CO 4/8/22)

Earth Day Photo Contest 
Post a photo of you, your friends, your family, or your pets outside enjoying the outdoors in the San Luis Valley! Include a caption.
 
The kick-off is Earth Day (Friday, April 22) and submissions will be accepted through Sunday, May 1st. 
 
Prizes: 
1. $100 Kristi Mountain Sports gift card (Grand Prize) 
2. $50 Kristi Mountain Sports gift card (Second Place) 
3. $50 Kristi Mountain Sports gift card (Third Place) 
 
Tag the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council on Facebook @SLVEC or Instagram slv_ec, or send us your photo in an email at: <Isabel@slvec.org>.
 
Thank you to Kristi Mountain Sports for your donation and leadership of healthy outdoor activity in the San Luis Valley. 
 
(Photo: Creede, CO)

Guidelines

Water Export Updates (RWR)

Douglas County commissioners debate release of legal memo on RWR. 
 
 Douglas County has other water proposals that it could pursue instead of RWR if it decides to get into the water business.
 
 Once Laydon makes the visit to the San Luis Valley, the commissioners will decide whether to move ahead with RWR. Teal is a yes if terms are finalized, Thomas is a firm no, and Laydon will decide later.

More Info

1. Sign onto our group letter.
 
2. Check out featured letters from citizens concerned about the RWR Proposal. 
 
(Paintings by students from the Justice Heritage Academy in Antonito, CO)

Featured Letters

Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
1. Begin every recreation plan process with an evaluation of the relative value of parcels of land as significant wildlife, floral, water, and cultural habitat. 
2. We need to look at transportation and connectivity between communities as a recreation route. 
3. More people are likely to use recreation facilities if they are closer to where they live. 
4. Mapping platforms such as CODEX and RIMS are tools for recreation and conservation planning. 
(Photo: Climbing at Rattler in Spanish Hills)

SLVEC Conservation Planning Goals

Earth Day River Clean Up 
Friday April 22, 2022
Cole Park, Alamosa, CO   4 - 6pm
Free Pizza and Beer 

RSVP Here

Valley Roots Food Hub 
Eat Local! Place an order with the Valley Roots food hub, and pick up your box at the CSA drop site in your area. 
 
What's in stock?
Lettuce from Summers House in La Junta (pictured)
Citrus from Ripe2U
Mountain Phoenix Coffee
The Quinoa Cookbook
Healthy Meals from PrepFuel SLV
Herbs from Elevation Farm & Orchard
Bison from Big River Bison
Rogers Mesa Fruit Dried Cherries
(Photo: The Summers House in La Junta)

Order Here

Southwest Conservation Corps Job Opportunities
 
Looking for an outdoor summer that will make a difference? The Southwest Conservation Corps has open crew member positions, crew leader positions, staff positions, and individual placement positions across Colorado. 

Job Postings

Photos, design, and content by Isabel Lisle (SLVEC's Communications Manager)