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The recent listening session for America’s Great Outdoors in Grand Junction provided the public with a direct line to the decision makers in the federal government to voice their concerns for our public land. This session proved to be a shining moment for CEC and our supporters in the community. Hundreds of concerned citizens took the time to talk about how much they care about important conservation issues. The overwhelming turnout was only matched by the expertise our members exemplified through their well informed comments spanning a diverse mix of important topics. Make sure you check out all the supporter opportunities below and get out with CEC to escape the heat.

Joe Neuhof
West Slope Field Director
Colorado Environmental Coalition

Oil & Gas Reforms 
With all eyes on the BP oil disaster, Congress is now preparing to take action to protect our oceans and beaches. But drilling has had big impacts in western Colorado, too, and we need to make sure that any new drilling reforms also cover oil and gas development here at home.

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As Congress debates offshore reforms in the CLEAR Act, please email Rep. John Salazar and tell him to give full support for protections against careless drilling in our own backyards. We need to speak up for enhanced environmental and safety standards, no more shortcuts in the permitting process, protection for critical wildlife habitat, the full disclosure of all drilling chemicals, and protection for taxpayers so that oil and gas companies shoulder their own risk and pay for their own cleanups.

Contact Rep. John Salazar today and urge him to support amendments to the CLEAR Act today!

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Friends of Northern Dolores

Take the plunge into Dominguez-Escalante NCA and become FOND of Gateway!
Join local outdoor educator Brett White and public lands organizer Kate Graham for an early evening presentation and discussion session at Summit Canyon Mountaineering in downtown Grand Junction. Brett, who has recently completed two week-long 'Learn and Serve' sessions with youth from Partners and the Western Colorado Conservation Corps, will share his expert knowledge of Dominguez plunge pools and other ways the new Dominguez-Escalante NCA benefits you and your community. On the other end of things, Kate -- a founding member of the Friends of Northern Dolores -- will share how this group of diverse community members is working together to preserve the cultural and ecological integrity of the public landscape surrounding the town of Gateway, CO.

Friday July 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Summit Canyon Mountaineering
461 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO

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Calamity Camp Trail Day and Historic Mining Celebration!
Saturday August 7, 2010
This multi-tiered event includes a volunteer trail project at Calamity Camp and an evening BBQ with entertainment at the Gateway Canyons Resort.

• Throughout the day – Friends of Northern Dolores (FOND), West Slope ATV Assoc., and Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition volunteers conduct trail work with BLM up at the historic Calamity Camp.
• 6:00pm - BBQ Buffet, Croquet, Horseshoes, and Frisbee on the lawn at the Gateway Canyons Resort (free for Trail Day volunteers!)
• 7:00pm - Calamity Camp presentation in the Amphitheater by Zebulon Miracle/Recognition of Calamity Camp Honorees by County Commissioner Steve Acquafresca
• 8:00 -10:00pm - Live Music in the Amphitheater with the Unaweep String Band!

For information about Gateway Canyons Resort accommodations and Calamity Camp Celebration deals, contact the front desk at (970) 931-2458
Or contact Kate Graham (970)243-0002

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Northwest News

Vermillion Basin - On June 29, 2010 the Bureau of Land Management's Little Snake Field Office in Craig announced that 77,000 acres of Moffat County’s Vermillion Basin should be closed to oil and gas drilling. Vermillion Basin is a spectacular wild and roadless sagebrush basin home to sensitive animal and plant species, ancient petroglyphs, and unparalleled quiet recreation opportunities. After nearly a decade of work to ensure that this amazing landscape is protected, we’ve come down to the last, most important months!

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Learn more about this and other wild places, see the Vermillion Video and photo gallery by visiting the new saververmillion.org

Free Community BBQ in Meeker - Get to know more about Colorado Environmental Coalition & the Wilderness Society while enjoying an old-fashioned family-style BBQ with food, entertainment and fun!

City Park Pavilion, Meeker Colorado, 6pm - 8pm, Thursday, August 5th

RSVP to Sasha at (970) 824-5241

America’s Great Outdoors
Last week the America’s Great Outdoors listening sessions stopped in Grand Junction, and attendees were given the opportunity to directly comment to the BLM and the US Forest Service about conserving our treasured landscapes, protecting our wildlife habitat, and maintaining clean air and water standards. The event was attended by hundreds of folks from western Colorado and featured BLM Director Bob Abbey and Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell as hosts and speakers. Before the event, conservationists enjoyed breakfast foods in CEC’s courtesy room.

» Hear CECers speak about public lands on the CEC Blog

If you missed the listening session in Grand Junction, don’t worry as you can still comment. To learn more about how to comment please click here.

Please contact Jason at jason@cecenviro.org or at 970-243-0002

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