Founding Partners

Colorado Canyons Association

Colorado Canyons Association fosters community stewardship, education, and awareness of our National Conservation Lands with a focus on McInnis Canyons, Dominguez-Escalante, and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Areas (NCAs) in western Colorado.

Colorado National Monument Association

Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA), a nonprofit organization, exists solely to assist and   support Colorado National Monument. Proceeds from our retail operations, memberships, and donations support the monument’s  educational, interpretive, and scientific programs, helping visitors better understand and connect to this premier geologic and recreational gem in Western Colorado. 

Colorado West Land Trust

Our mission is to protect and enhance agricultural land, wildlife habitat and scenic lands in western Colorado to benefit the community at large, enrich lives, provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, and ensure our connection to land for generations to come.

RiversEdge West

RiversEdge West’s mission is to restore riverside (riparian) ecosystems through education, collaboration, and technical assistance. 

Eureka! McConnell Science Museum

Our Mission is to inspire a passion and respect for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in our communities.

Great Old Broads For Wilderness

Great Old Broads for Wilderness is a women-led national grassroots organization that engages and inspires activism to preserve and protect wilderness and wild lands.

Grand Valley Audubon

Grand Valley Audubon strives to provide information, education, and activities to help everyone get outside and connect with the spectacular natural area we call home.