COLORADO SIERRA CLUB

COMMITTEE FOR THE

SARVIS CREEK WILDERNESS EXPANSION

What

The Committee is a group of long time Routt County residents that understands and appreciates the values that undisturbed preserved land contributes to wildlife, water quality, to the biosphere, and to the community’s quality of life.

The Committee is proposing to expand the 44,556 acre Sarvis Creek Wilderness by 7,200 acres.

This area of land holds scenic beauty, pristine watersheds, a healthy trout population, plant life and abundant wildlife; all of which could be damaged by an increase in trail systems and recreational use.

Why

  • To preserve this pristine area in an untrammeled state and protected for the present and future - leaving a wild legacy for posterity.

  • To be in accord with the Sarvis Creek Area plan.

  • To support and contribute to the 2019 resolution of U.S. Senators, Bennett of Colorado and Udall of New Mexico, to protect 30% of the Country’s land and water by 2030.

Benefits of Wilderness

  • Protect a habitat for the local elk herd and other resident wildlife

  • Protect watersheds and water quality of tributaries to the Yampa river

  • Protect a healthy, diverse biosphere/ecosystem from degradation

Process

The Committee is;

  • Making presentations to raise public awareness and gain support.

  • Gaining evidence of public support (petitions and financial donations).

  • Engaging with and informing public officials.

  • Engaging Federal legislators with request to craft a bill, introduce it to congress and move it to a yes vote!

Your support is appreciated!

  • Sign our petition

  • Make a donation

  • Write or email your U.S. Senators and Representative.

  • Write letters to the editor

  • Ask your friends to do the same - spread the word