Meet the new President of the Board of the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy! Here, she shares a brief history of the organization and her thoughts on how to continue to work together as stewards to protect the Lake Fork Valley.

Discover how LFVC is helping restore nest boxes between Lake City and Gunnison to support Mountain Bluebirds and other cavity-nesting birds. Originally built by local resident Helmet Quiram, these boxes are being repaired, documented, and prepared for spring nesting. With help from community volunteers and wildlife biologists, this project aims to monitor nesting activity and support local bird populations. Interested in helping? Get involved!

Explore how the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy helped restore the former Ute-Ulay Mine settling ponds into a thriving mountain meadow. Through collaboration with state and federal agencies, hazardous mine waste was stabilized to protect Henson Creek and its aquatic life. Lyn Lampert reflects on this successful reclamation project and LFVC’s ongoing commitment to restoring local habitats, protecting natural resources, and leaving the Lake Fork Valley better than we found it.

Anyone can bird! Discover how people with different abilities can enjoy birdwatching through accessible techniques and tools like Cornell Lab’s Merlin app. Learn about LFVC’s birding outings, recent sightings across the Lake Fork Valley, and how community observations contribute to eBird. Explore simple ways to protect birds, from reducing light pollution and providing water to keeping cats indoors, and find inspiration to experience and conserve the valley’s diverse birdlife

Take a morning walk with Lyn Lampert through Pete’s Lake, a thriving wetland filled with birdsong and wildlife. Discover how community leaders helped preserve this special place from development and how the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy continues that legacy through habitat restoration, mine cleanup, and dark sky protection. Learn how local stewardship makes a lasting difference and how you can support LFVC’s mission to protect the valley’s natural treasures for generations to