HCCA

Protecting the health and natural beauty of the land, rivers, and wildlife in and around Gunnison County now and for future generations.

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45th Annual Red Lady Ball & HCCA's Annual Meeting

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Topping off a wonderful season of ten spectacular hikes, ten intrepid hikers enjoyed Oh-Be-Joyful valley in the Raggeds Wilderness, as we have for many years on our last hike of the season.

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Last night the U.S. Senate confirmed Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico as President Biden's Secretary of the Interior. Haaland has made history as the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency. 

HCCA welcomes Secretary Haaland!

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90-day comment for GMUG Draft Forest Plan expected this summer, an opportunity to support wilderness, wildlife, equitable access, and other concerns. Want to see comments we’ve already submitted? Visit https://t.co/aGucaReq0t.

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With today's passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the #CORE Act, we're all one step closer to much-needed mineral withdrawals in the Upper North Fork and Thompson Divide landscape of northern Gunnison County!
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Last week the Colorado Water Conservation Board voted unanimously to move forward with an instream flow appropriation on Elk Creek. Elk Creek is a tributary to Coal Creek with headwaters adjacent to Lake Irwin. We're excited to provide a minimum flow for this recovering fishery.

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North Fork teenager Bodhi Gilroy (Age 13) created this incredible stop motion animation expressing his experience of the destruction taking place in the Sunset Roadless Area by the illegal road construction from the West Elk coal mine.

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Great news for Colorado and our global climate! Local action to reduce climate emissions is so important and every positive step in that direction is worth... https://t.co/yoZtJfgWLS

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Save the date! We will be at the Oh-Be-Joyful race sharing information on our Water Program, passing out instream flow coozies, and cheering on the participants! Hope to see you there! https://t.co/I6yUX5nENC

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Check out this great opinion piece from a community... https://t.co/3SxdEBBLpI

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"The Bureau of Land Management administers about 300 coal leases in 10 states. Most of that coal — 85 percent — comes from the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana.... https://t.co/bdJxGtimgo

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Thank you, Governor Jared Polis, for ushering in a new era of oil and gas development that will continue to keep our residents safe!

Check out this recent interview... https://t.co/8xs22LJT6b

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KVNF public radio spoke with HCCA's Matt Reed and the oil and gas industry about SB 181 and what it means for the industry and environment. https://t.co/VGAansnJMT

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Very encouraging news for our climate and the much-needed shift to renewables:

"Tri-State has been under scrutiny by some of its members for its reliance on coal-fired... https://t.co/xTTay3cAgL

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Exciting times for our climate in the Gunnison Valley! We are thrilled to see this project moving forward and happy to call this community home. Thank you Gunnison County, CO Government leaders for... https://t.co/ILWYurkvmd

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"America has officially entered the “coal cost crossover” – where existing coal is increasingly more expensive than cleaner alternatives. Today, local wind and solar could replace approximately 74 percent of... https://t.co/Fmv8gi5IGe

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Please SAVE THIS DATE and join us next week as we sit down with ThinkRadio Presents and Crested Butte Land Trust to discuss public and private lands conservation in Gunnison County! https://t.co/Rpu6dfr0hD

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"In addition, legislation should include tougher environmental rules and new provisions to... https://t.co/UeITrtv3yR

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Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the Forest Service and BLM to oppose expanded oil and gas development in our precious North Fork Valley! Please take time to comment today and share this with your friends and family who value this landscape! https://t.co/GjAt6luwiJ

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Editorial: A second chance to protect crucial Colorado habitats and heritage https://t.co/znNClelltJ