Colorado's 10 most vulnerable public lands on the Western Slope

Lands worth protecting: Carbondale nonprofit identifies 10 Western Slope landscapes vulnerable to mounting threats against public lands

Part of what defines Colorado’s Western Slope is the expansive landscapes and regions where wildlife roam free, backcountry recreation opportunities abound and cultural artifacts of the state’s history reside. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep these places wild amid growing threats of development and climate change.  Wilderness Workshop, a Carbondale-based nonprofit, has identified 10 areas on the Western Slope that are at t…

Colorado's 10 most vulnerable public lands on the Western Slope

Part of what defines Colorado’s Western Slope is the expansive landscapes and regions where wildlife roam free, backcountry recreation opportunities abound, and cultural artifacts of the state’s history reside. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep these places wild amid growing threats of development and climate change.  Wilderness Workshop, a Carbondale-based nonprofit, has identified 10 areas on the Western Slope that are at …