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Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez reintroduce Gila Wild and Scenic Legislation
For Immediate Release March 15, 2023 Contact: Allyson Siwik, Executive Director, Gila Conservation Coalition 575.590.7619 cell, allysonsiwik@gmail.com Gila Conservation Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Gila Wild and Scenic Legislation to Protect the Gila and San Francisco Rivers Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez announced today the reintroduction of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act to protect segments of the Gila and San Francisco rivers and their tributaries as Wild and Scenic. [watch video][statements […]
Take the Gila Wetlands Survey
Gila Conservation Coalition partners, Gila Resources Information Project and Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, are working in partnership with Amigos Bravos to identify “wetland jewels” in the Gila watershed. This effort will help prioritize wetlands for protection and restoration that serve as keystone areas in the health of the watershed. As part of the project, we are looking for local watershed user’s input on the wetland functions (i.e. habitat creation, groundwater recharge, streamflow maintenance, sediment retention, etc.) that matter most to them […]
Gila Conservation Coalition Year-In-Review 2022
During this holiday season, we are reminded of how grateful we are for your ongoing generosity toward protecting the Gila River! We would not have been able to defeat the Gila River diversion project or the Holloman F-16 airspace expansion proposal without your steadfast support. But the threats have not gone away, and the Gila still needs our help. As you recall, House Bill 200 was signed into law last year, prohibiting spending on a diversion and replacing the New […]
Volunteer for the 18th Annual Gila River Festival Planning Committee
Join the Gila River Festival planning committee and be a part of efforts to connect people to the Gila River. Help us provide enriching opportunities for participants to experience the Gila River first hand and from diverse perspectives, creating a deeper intimacy with the river and a strong sense of place. Planning for the 18th annual festival kicks off on January 13th, 2022 at 10 am via Zoom. Contact Gila River Festival coordinator Jody Norman at gilariverfest@gmail.com
Groups Celebrate Governor Lujan Grisham’s Long-Term Funding Proposal for Conservation
Photo: Gila River Bird Area, Dennis O’Keefe SANTA FE, N.M. (December 14, 2021) — Conservation groups today applauded New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for announcing that her administration will pursue much-needed funding for state conservation programs through a general obligation bond. The unprecedented funding proposal, if approved by the state legislature and voters, would support jobs across the state, offer access to federal conservation funding, increase equitable outdoor opportunities for all New Mexicans, and help protect natural lands and […]
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Take the Gila Wetlands Survey
Gila Conservation Coalition partners, Gila Resources Information Project and Upper Gila Watershed Alliance, are working in partnership with Amigos Bravos to identify “wetland jewels” in the Gila watershed. This effort will help prioritize wetlands for protection and restoration that serve as keystone areas in the health of the watershed. As part of the project, we are […]
Tell the Forest Service you support feral cattle removal in the Gila Wilderness!
The Gila National Forest is accepting public comment on its proposal to remove feral cattle that are degrading fish and wildlife habitat in the Gila Wilderness. Submit your comments by January 9th in support of the Gila National Forest’s plan to remove feral cattle from the Gila Wilderness. USFS Scoping Letter The Gila National Forest […]
Take Action: Thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján for Protecting the Gila River!
Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reintroduced the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to protect segments of the Gila and San Francisco rivers and their tributaries as Wild and Scenic. Join the Gila Conservation Coalition in thanking Senators Heinrich and Luján for their leadership and dedication to long-term protection […]
Governor Lujan Grisham signs House Bill 200!
Please thank the Governor for protecting the Gila River and moving forward with water supply security for southwest NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB200 into law last week, ending the Gila River diversion project after more than 15 years of wasted time, money and effort. In addition to prohibiting any expenditure of NM Unit […]