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Home→Blog→Published 2014 → September

Monthly Archives: September 2014

Forum examines Grand Valley air quality

Posted on September 18, 2014 by WCC

You are invited to attend a panel discussion on air quality in the Grand Valley, including information on current conditions, the future of citizen-based air pollution monitors, health effects of air pollution, and area rules and regulations on woodstove and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Air Quality, Special Events | Tagged Garfield County, Mesa County

Piñon Ridge Mill License Questioned (yet again)

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Emily Hornback

Last week, Denver District Judge Robert McGahey ruled that the contested Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill license needs further review to ascertain if the application from Energy Fuels truly meets “all criteria under state law.” The order, which temporarily suspends the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Montrose County, Pinon Ridge, uranium, Water quality

Media coverage of WCC Coal Forum

Posted on September 8, 2014 by WCC

  KREX TV-w/ video: “The conservation group said it isn’t completely opposed to the idea of a coal mine, but is very skeptical over the potential long term effects.” KKCO 11 News: “A prospective coal mine land lease near Garfield … Continue reading →

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Posted in Public Lands | Tagged air quality, BLM, coal leasing, energy, Mesa County, Water quality

Vote on GMO labeling: Proposition 105

Posted on September 8, 2014 by WCC

You did it! This November, Coloradans will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 105. This measure would require labeling of foods produced using genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) in Colorado beginning in 2016. WCC members contributed to the more than … Continue reading →

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Posted in Local Foods | Tagged Ballot initiative, Food Safety, GMO labeling

Here’s to the next 50 Years of Wilderness!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Emily Hornback

50 Years ago today President Lyndon B Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law & ushered in a new era of public land management. This historic bill established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS) and set aside 9.1 million acres of wildlands … Continue reading →

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Posted in Public Lands, Special Events | Tagged John Fielder, San Juan Mountains, Wilderness
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