PROTECTING THE WILDERNESS, WATER, & WILDLIFE
OF WESTERN COLORADO’S PUBLIC LANDS

From the Continental Divide to the Colorado Plateau, the North Fork Valley to the Flat Tops,
we’re passionately and effectively protecting the places you love

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Colorado River Valley

Filled with an incredible cross-section of ecosystems and biodiversity, conservation opportunities abound.
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Colorado River Valley

Crystal River Valley

Home to bighorn sheep, geothermal hot springs, rare orchids, and even fireflies, the Crystal is one of a kind.
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Crystal River Valley

North Fork of the Gunnison

Containing the largest concentration of organic, sustainable growers in the state, but substantial threats remain.
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North Fork of the Gunnison

Roan Plateau

One of the most biologically rich places in Colorado, successfully protected from oil and gas development.
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Roan Plateau

Homestake Valley

Home to a diversity of plant and animal life and an abundance of recreation opportunities, but threatened.
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Homestake Valley

Roaring Fork Valley

From Independence Pass to the confluence with the Colorado, our roots in the Roaring Fork Valley run deep.
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Roaring Fork Valley

Thompson Divide

An Administrative Mineral Withdrawal provides 20 years of certainty, while we keep fighting for permanent protections.
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Thompson Divide

LATEST UPDATES

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Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates Hope in Public Lands Protection, and Plans for the Future

Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates Hope in Public Lands Protection, and Plans for the Future

May 22, 2025
Colorado Leaders Commend Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse’s Perseverance with their Reintroduction of the CORE Act

Colorado Leaders Commend Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse’s Perseverance with their Reintroduction of the CORE Act

February 27, 2025
Tres Logros de Nuestro Programa Defiende Nuestra Tierra

Tres Logros de Nuestro Programa Defiende Nuestra Tierra

December 18, 2024
El Wilderness Act Cumplió 60 Años

El Wilderness Act Cumplió 60 Años

December 18, 2024
Remembering Mary Dominick-Coomer

Remembering Mary Dominick-Coomer

December 18, 2024
Three Wins for our Defiende Nuestra Tierra Program

Three Wins for our Defiende Nuestra Tierra Program

December 18, 2024
Welcoming Gordon Bronson and Ben Johnston

Welcoming Gordon Bronson and Ben Johnston

December 18, 2024
Two Successes for Wildlife on the Crystal Trail

Two Successes for Wildlife on the Crystal Trail

December 18, 2024
2024 summer highlights

2024 summer highlights

December 18, 2024
New Management Plan for Western Colorado Notches Conservation Wins

New Management Plan for Western Colorado Notches Conservation Wins

December 18, 2024
Bilingual Introduction to Cross Country Skiing Day

Bilingual Introduction to Cross Country Skiing Day

December 17, 2024
Wildlife Walk and Talk

Wildlife Walk and Talk

December 17, 2024
‘Naturalist Nights’ Speaker Series Set to Launch in January, Addresses Variety of Environmental Topics

‘Naturalist Nights’ Speaker Series Set to Launch in January, Addresses Variety of Environmental Topics

December 12, 2024
The Presidency and Our Public Lands

The Presidency and Our Public Lands

November 7, 2024
Third Annual Latino Conservation Week Reduces Barriers to Visiting Public Lands

Third Annual Latino Conservation Week Reduces Barriers to Visiting Public Lands

September 5, 2024
Forest Service Commits to Comprehensive Analysis on the Redstone to McClure Pass Trail in Final Decision Notice

Forest Service Commits to Comprehensive Analysis on the Redstone to McClure Pass Trail in Final Decision Notice

June 28, 2024
Missed Opportunity for Climate Mixed with Progress for Conservation in the BLM’s Management Plan for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices

Missed Opportunity for Climate Mixed with Progress for Conservation in the BLM’s Management Plan for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices

June 20, 2024
Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates 20 Years of Protection for the Thompson Divide

Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates 20 Years of Protection for the Thompson Divide

May 16, 2024
Community Celebrates 20 Years of Protections for the Thompson Divide

Community Celebrates 20 Years of Protections for the Thompson Divide

April 3, 2024
Colorado Groups Submit Letter Opposing Representative Boebert’s Legislation to Prevent the BLM from Finalizing Management Plans for Western Colorado

Colorado Groups Submit Letter Opposing Representative Boebert’s Legislation to Prevent the BLM from Finalizing Management Plans for Western Colorado

March 20, 2024
Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates Hope in Public Lands Protection, and Plans for the Future Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates... May 22, 2025
Colorado Leaders Commend Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse’s Perseverance with their Reintroduction of the CORE Act Colorado Leaders Commend Senator Michael Bennet... February 27, 2025
Tres Logros de Nuestro Programa Defiende Nuestra Tierra Tres Logros de Nuestro Programa Defiende... December 18, 2024
El Wilderness Act Cumplió 60 Años El Wilderness Act Cumplió 60 Años December 18, 2024
Remembering Mary Dominick-Coomer Remembering Mary Dominick-Coomer December 18, 2024
Three Wins for our Defiende Nuestra Tierra Program Three Wins for our Defiende Nuestra... December 18, 2024
Welcoming Gordon Bronson and Ben Johnston Welcoming Gordon Bronson and Ben Johnston December 18, 2024
Two Successes for Wildlife on the Crystal Trail Two Successes for Wildlife on the... December 18, 2024
2024 summer highlights 2024 summer highlights December 18, 2024
New Management Plan for Western Colorado Notches Conservation Wins New Management Plan for Western Colorado... December 18, 2024
Bilingual Introduction to Cross Country Skiing Day Bilingual Introduction to Cross Country Skiing... December 17, 2024
Wildlife Walk and Talk Wildlife Walk and Talk December 17, 2024
‘Naturalist Nights’ Speaker Series Set to Launch in January, Addresses Variety of Environmental Topics ‘Naturalist Nights’ Speaker Series Set to... December 12, 2024
The Presidency and Our Public Lands The Presidency and Our Public Lands November 7, 2024
Third Annual Latino Conservation Week Reduces Barriers to Visiting Public Lands Third Annual Latino Conservation Week Reduces... September 5, 2024
Forest Service Commits to Comprehensive Analysis on the Redstone to McClure Pass Trail in Final Decision Notice Forest Service Commits to Comprehensive Analysis... June 28, 2024
Missed Opportunity for Climate Mixed with Progress for Conservation in the BLM’s Management Plan for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction Field Offices Missed Opportunity for Climate Mixed with... June 20, 2024
Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates 20 Years of Protection for the Thompson Divide Wilderness Workshop’s Annual Community Party Celebrates... May 16, 2024
Community Celebrates 20 Years of Protections for the Thompson Divide Community Celebrates 20 Years of Protections... April 3, 2024
Colorado Groups Submit Letter Opposing Representative Boebert’s Legislation to Prevent the BLM from Finalizing Management Plans for Western Colorado Colorado Groups Submit Letter Opposing Representative... March 20, 2024

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“Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are
connected to rather than what we are separate from.”

Terry Tempest Williams