San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council

San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council Public Lands Advocacy Group
SLVEC develops policies with citizens to protect SLV ecosystems.

As a public lands advocate, SLVEC develops policies with citizens to protect ecosystems, wildlife corridors and the 3.1 million acres of public lands that surround the San Luis Valley. Some of our work includes protecting Wolf Creek from developers to preserve sensitive lynx habitat, fighting oil and gas interests, and promoting environmental health, including mitigating and preventing illegal dumping. Our current project involves developing a regional waste diversion/recycling plan for the SLV.

A meadowlark’s melody 🎶Western Meadowlarks are more often heard than seen. Yet, during breeding season, a male will sit ...
04/29/2026

A meadowlark’s melody 🎶

Western Meadowlarks are more often heard than seen. Yet, during breeding season, a male will sit on a fence post and sing to signal its territory across open grasslands, fields, and meadows.

📷: Patricia Henschen
📍: Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge

04/28/2026

Join us to help clean up and fix the trails at Valley View Hot Springs!

We will be working on the trail from Meadow Pond to the Top Ponds this year.

Send Jamie an email at [email protected] if you are interested!

Only a few spots left! 🥾Join an educational tour of the archaeological and historical sites along the Rio Grande corrido...
04/27/2026

Only a few spots left! 🥾

Join an educational tour of the archaeological and historical sites along the Rio Grande corridor, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, starting at Jack Dempsey Park, in Manassa.

Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required due to rough terrain. Bring a camp chair, sunscreen, and a hat for comfort and protection.

RSVP now: https://forms.gle/CNnCsSdrqRF9Ec5m9

RMP postponed, not canceled 👏 The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) learned new information regarding the Resour...
04/03/2026

RMP postponed, not canceled 👏

The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) learned new information regarding the Resource Management Plan (RMP) at the San Luis Valley Field Office, following a recent media update on April 1.

On the week of March 25, our local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office received a “work stop” order from the Administration to pause scoping for the pre-Notice of Intent. This notification was likely driven by Doug Vilsack's resignation as Colorado’s State Director, allowing the Bureau time to reorganize its RMP action plan.

Soon, approximately 24 hours after the “work stop” order was received, the pause was lifted. The delay will push back the initial set of meetings, originally scheduled for the third week of April, to May 2026. Note that this schedule is still subject to change.

SLVEC’s mission is to steward the Upper Rio Grande basin through collective public actions. We aim to simultaneously support the people at our local BLM office while engaging the community in this extensive public process.

SLVEC will continue to update our Valley communities as information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding.

NEWSROOM UPDATE: RMP process back on, after “work stop” order lifted. See recent post.An opportunity stripped from Valle...
04/01/2026

NEWSROOM UPDATE: RMP process back on, after “work stop” order lifted. See recent post.

An opportunity stripped from Valley residents, again ❌️

On March 25, less than three weeks before the extensive public process was set to begin, the San Luis Valley Field Office was notified that its long-awaited Resource Management Plan (RMP) was canceled until further notice, due to a “shift in Administration priorities,” said Sean Noonan, the Outdoor Recreation Planner at the Valley’s field office.

“The Administration is not prioritizing public interests on public lands,” said Christine Canaly, SLVEC’s Director. “Extractive interests are taking precedence.”

The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) planned to educate and engage residents throughout the RMP process to ensure local voices and values were considered for land management decisions.

Learn more: https://www.slvec.org/post/slvec-comments-about-the-shift-in-blm-priorities-impacting-valley-public-land-management

📷️: Sean Noonan looks at geodes on a Rio Grande corridor tour on public lands, hosted by the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council in August 2025.

©️Kaitlyn Fletcher/SLVEC

Clean & green. That’s how we like our Valley habitats!Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀📷: © Patricia Henschen
03/17/2026

Clean & green. That’s how we like our Valley habitats!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

📷: © Patricia Henschen

Our most comprehensive group — yet 🐮The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) continues to galvanize community membe...
02/19/2026

Our most comprehensive group — yet 🐮

The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) continues to galvanize community members to support permanent land protections along the Upper Rio Grande, from the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge to the New Mexico stateline. Guided by volunteers, this multi-year effort focuses on nearly 200,000 acres in the Southern Valley, which have significant ecological, historical, and cultural value.

This active group represents various sectors across the Valley, including biologists, academics, tribal leaders, agriculture, and government entities. It is the most comprehensive participation since the project’s inception several years ago, further solidifying the community's commitment to protecting these wild, treasured landscapes.

Read more: https://www.slvec.org/post/slvec-expands-volunteer-group-to-campaign-for-blm-protections

Love is in the air❣️Coyotes often mate for life, forming family-oriented communities. February is the most active time i...
02/18/2026

Love is in the air❣️

Coyotes often mate for life, forming family-oriented communities. February is the most active time in coyote mating season, leading to increased sightings, sounds, and signs of these critical canines.

As a result, myths and misconceptions about these behavioral changes circulate during this peak period. Conflict remains preventable with proactive steps.

🐾Follow Project Coyote for accurate information about how to safely coexist with coyotes.

A favorite among avid birdwatchers 🪺In honor of , our community will learn about 25 wild landscapes throughout the Vall...
02/06/2026

A favorite among avid birdwatchers 🪺

In honor of , our community will learn about 25 wild landscapes throughout the Valley.

💬 Comment on your favorite bird species found among these public lands below.

📷️: Patricia Henschen

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537 Main Street
Alamosa, CO
81101

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Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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