The Four Rivers Resilience Forest Collaborative

Four Rivers hosted a tour at Junction Creek, Hidden Valley and Falls Creek Ranch last month to discuss the role of wildlife, recreation and cultural resources in the Junction Creek EA. Partners from the USFS, CPW, private landowners, local non-profits and many more enjoyed the misty morning in the woods. These tours strengthen our connection to the landscape and contribute to learning on all sides.

If you want to be involved in the management of our forests to improve and maintain resilient landscapes, reach out to our Coordinator, Anthony Culpepper, to learn more.

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Why become an SJMA member?

Because member donations go directly to our stewardship and conservation programs in the San Juan Mountains! This summer, our Forest Ambassadors, Alpine Ambassador, and Wilderness Crew are educating visitors on how to recreate responsibly near water while packing out hundreds of pounds of trash so it doesn't end up in waterfalls like this one. Join or renew your membership today to support SJMA and healthy watersheds!

Photo by John Bozis, Alpine Ambassador

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Spotlight on our Thai Red Curry - a crowd favorite, without doubt!!

A decadent coconut red curry peanut sauce over green beans, carrot, bell pepper, hearty greens, basil, and jasmine rice.

AND with the option to make it spicy with an included packet of dehydrated sriracha 🌶! OH YEAH

It’s true, we’re HIRING!!

Part time seasonal with full-time potential

Self starter with awesome task management skills and desire to work in a fast paced and rewarding environment? We would love to hear from you!

Check out full deets with link below and email [email protected] your resume and either a cover letter or quick blurb about why you would be a good fit with our little team at Farm to Summit.

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July's Durango Green Drinks is TOMORROW from 5-7pm at 11th Street Station! Hosts this month are Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango Citizens Climate Lobby, and Conservation Colorado. Grab a drink and talk sustainability with your community, we'll see you there!

Just a heads up, the tour is scheduled for NEXT FRIDAY (July 29th) from 9-1PM! Thank you:)

In partnership with , the Four Rivers Collaborative is hosting the Junction Creek Tour NEXT FRIDAY (July 29th) from 9AM-1PM 🥳 Meet us at the trailhead of the at 9AM!

This tour is open to the PUBLIC. Never been to a tour with Four Rivers? That's okay, we welcome newcomers! This tour will be focused on recreation values in the Junction Creek area, and we are seeking additional voices + perspectives from the recreation community. The tour will consist of three stops: Junction Creek at the Colorado Trail trailhead; the Hidden Valley trail system; and the Fall Creek Ranch Neighborhood. Each stop will focus on a different set of recreation, hydrologic, fisheries, fuels, and/or vegetation management proposed actions.

Stakeholders of the Four Rivers Resilient Forest Collaborative have been working with San Juan National Forest staff to guide the development of Junction Creek Environmental Assessment, which kicked off with a demonstration timber management project within the Log Chutes trail system in 2021. We are looking forward for you to join us in this exciting opportunity to get involved and see the progress. 😄 Any interested member of the p***c should contact the Four Rivers Coordinator, Anthony Culpepper, [email protected], for more information. See you Friday!

In partnership with , the Four Rivers Collaborative is hosting the Junction Creek Tour NEXT FRIDAY (July 29th) from 9AM-1PM 🥳 Meet us at the trailhead of the at 9AM!

This tour is open to the PUBLIC. Never been to a tour with Four Rivers? That's okay, we welcome newcomers! This tour will be focused on recreation values in the Junction Creek area, and we are seeking additional voices + perspectives from the recreation community. The tour will consist of three stops: Junction Creek at the Colorado Trail trailhead; the Hidden Valley trail system; and the Fall Creek Ranch Neighborhood. Each stop will focus on a different set of recreation, hydrologic, fisheries, fuels, and/or vegetation management proposed actions.

Stakeholders of the Four Rivers Resilient Forest Collaborative have been working with San Juan National Forest staff to guide the development of Junction Creek Environmental Assessment, which kicked off with a demonstration timber management project within the Log Chutes trail system in 2021. We are looking forward for you to join us in this exciting opportunity to get involved and see the progress. 😄 Any interested member of the p***c should contact the Four Rivers Coordinator, Anthony Culpepper, [email protected], for more information. See you Friday!

The smoke map created by our Mountain Studies Institute partners is now live on the 2-3-2 Website! Check it out at: https://232partnership.org/our-work/maps/
Another great resource for information about smoke and live updates about air quality and smoke lives on the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition site: http://www.santafefireshed.org/smoke

Photo credit: Tobias Seidl