Wilderness Workshop Statement on Pitkin County, U.S. Forest Service, and Maroon Bells Scenic Area
Richard Mylott2026-05-12T16:49:05-06:00Contact: Richard Mylott, richard@wildernessworkshop.org Date: May 12, 2026 Regarding today's Pitkin County Press Release It is a sad state of affairs when the Forest Service is no longer able to manage the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, one of the most iconic, beloved, and heavily visited landscapes in the West. While we are grateful to Pitkin County for backfilling an unthinkable gap created by the Trump Administration, it is time for our Congress to shake off its anemia and restore full funding for our public lands -- which we know is supported by the vast majority of Americans. We are fortunate [...]
