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Author Archives: Emily Hornback

Celebrating 50 Years of Colorado Wilderness

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Emily Hornback

Join WCC and conservation allies for an evening with renowned Colorado nature photographer John Fielder as he shares his collection of 300 wilderness photographs in celebration of the Wilderness Act of 1964! The presentation, entitled “A Celebration of 50 Years … Continue reading →

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Posted in Public Lands, Uncategorized | Tagged John Fielder, Wilderness

WCC Member Wilderness Photo Contest Winners!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Emily Hornback

The people have spoken! At the 34th WCC Annual Meeting, over 100 people cast their votes for their favorite Wilderness Photo taken by fellow WCC members. There were eight entries in total, spanning a geographic distance from the San Juans … Continue reading →

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Posted in Public Lands | Tagged photography, Wilderness

Now or Never

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Emily Hornback

Today’s the day. Vote now or forever hold your peace. Well…maybe not forever…but at least until next election. It’s a BIG DAY and Coloradans are turning out to vote this Election Day. Many Colorado voters have already turned-in their ballots, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Civic engagement | Tagged elections, Vote

3 Reasons to Vote YES on Proposition 105!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Emily Hornback

Monsanto is spending millions to frighten and mislead voters. Dig Deeper….Proposition 105 is about transparency and consumer choice. By now Monsanto and company have spent over $11 million on misleading ad campaigns in Colorado in attempt to confuse and frighten voters. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Civic engagement, Local Foods | Tagged ballot measure, genetically engineered foods, GMO labeling, Vote

Your Vote, Your Voice!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Emily Hornback

One week till Election Day! Next Tuesday, November 4, 2014 is the BIG DAY! Our democracy will be in action and, hopefully, your voice will be heard. It’s hard when nearly $100 Million has been spent in Colorado already, but … Continue reading →

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Posted in Civic engagement | Tagged Vote

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

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

Radiation Control Act Meetings in Montrose

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Emily Hornback

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDHPE) is coming to Montrose this Thursday, July 31st seeking public comment about proposed changes to the Colorado Radiation Control Act (RCA). The RCA is Colorado’s state law that regulates uranium and radioactive materials … Continue reading →

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Gunnison River Float Trip and Clean Up!

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Emily Hornback

Join Western Colorado Congress, Western Slope Adventures, Colorado Canyons Association, and the Grand Junction BLM Saturday, July 26th for a day on the Gunnison River. On a recent float trip of the river, members noticed a huge amount of trash … Continue reading →

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cleanup, Gunnison, rivers, UVA, Water
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