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Comment on Radiation Control Act rules

Posted on November 12, 2013 by WCC

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is coming to Grand Junction and Montrose this week, seeking public comment on a state rule-making about uranium processing. Part 18: Licensing Requirements for Uranium and Thorium Processing is part of … Continue reading →

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Dominguez-Escalante RMP needs your support!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by WCC

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released its draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the 210,000 acres of rugged sandstone canyons, cascading waterfalls and primal wilderness that we call Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (NCA). This document will determine BLM … Continue reading →

Whitewater drilling proposal draws crowd

Posted on August 16, 2013 by WCC

Nearly 75 people turned out for an August 8 public meeting in Whitewater on the Fram drilling proposal. The unincorporated community packed a meeting hall to hear about the proposal, to consider potential impacts, and to learn about public comment … Continue reading →

Comment by Aug. 14 on Whitewater drilling proposal

Posted on August 7, 2013 by WCC

Look out, Grand Junction, Whitewater, East Orchard Mesa and Palisade! Oil & gas interests are back with a new plan to drill up to 108 oil wells along Grand Mesa - from Kannah Creek to nearly the Colorado River. The … Continue reading →

Submit Comments Now on BLM Plan

Posted on June 21, 2013 by WCC

We are quickly approaching the June 24th deadline for public comment for the BLM’s Grand Junction Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP). The Grand Junction Field Office’s boundaries cover over one million acres of public land in Mesa and surrounding counties, … Continue reading →

Attend Dominguez-Escalante open houses

Posted on June 14, 2013 by WCC

Recently, the BLM released the draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area (DENCA) for public review and will be accepting comments until August 22. This RMP will impact key decisions regarding biological resources, cultural resources, wilderness, … Continue reading →

Speak up for San Juan Wilderness

Posted on June 4, 2013 by WCC

Last week, US Congressman Scott Tipton completed a whirlwind tour of Town Hall meetings across the Western Slope. While in Ouray County, WCC and friends turned out in force to reiterate our support for the San Juan Wilderness Act, which … Continue reading →

Time to influence future of BLM lands

Posted on May 30, 2013 by WCC

by Emily Hornback, WCC Organizer The BLM is releasing three different Draft Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that will set the management framework for our public lands for the next 20 years. Over the coming months, all three of these documents … Continue reading →

One Step Closer to Wilderness!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by WCC

by Emily Hornback, Community Organizer Yesterday afternoon, Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet reintroduced the San Juan Wilderness Act! The move is a great step toward conservation and sustainable economies, especially with the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act right … Continue reading →

Bangs Canyon: Put Brakes on Motorized Trails

Posted on December 14, 2012 by WCC

Send a short email to the BLM by Friday, Dec. 21, asking them to set aside a proposal for additional motorized trails in the Bangs Canyon area. Background The Grand Junction office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is … Continue reading →

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Comment on Radiation Control Act rules

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Dominguez-Escalante RMP needs your support!

Whitewater drilling proposal draws crowd

Comment by Aug. 14 on Whitewater drilling proposal

Submit Comments Now on BLM Plan

Attend Dominguez-Escalante open houses

Speak up for San Juan Wilderness

Time to influence future of BLM lands

One Step Closer to Wilderness!

Bangs Canyon: Put Brakes on Motorized Trails

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