OUR MISSION
The Lake Fork Valley Conservancy's mission is to facilitate long term environmental and economic sustainability in the headwaters of the Colorado River Basin, focusing on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison and Cebolla Creek valleys. We support and implement collaborations that foster land conservation, ecosystem health, and resilient communities.
The Lake Fork Valley Conservancy's mission is to facilitate long term environmental and economic sustainability in the headwaters of the Colorado River Basin, focusing on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison and Cebolla Creek valleys. We support and implement collaborations that foster land conservation, ecosystem health, and resilient communities.
help us meet our fundraising goals to complete the lake fork river enhancement project
Click here to support us in our efforts for a new river park and trail system at the north end of Lake City and the completion of river channel improvements between Henson Creek and 8 1/2 Street Bridge
View the 15 Year Summary Report Here
The LFVC recently published a 15-year summary newsletter, to highlight the dramatic successes of the organization since it's inception. Around the Alpine Loop, the LFVC has participated in 7 mine clean ups-most recently the Hough Mine on Engineer Pass, which previously contributed over 90% of heavy metal contamination to Lake City's drinking water source, Henson Creek.
In addition, the LFVC has conducted water sampling for 12 years, helped conserve 156-acres of land surrounding Lake San Cristobal, restored 3,300 feet of river, and planted more than 1,000 trees to revegetate our river banks. Of course, none of this would be possible without the incredible 5,000 hours of time contributed by our many willing volunteers!!
In addition, the LFVC has conducted water sampling for 12 years, helped conserve 156-acres of land surrounding Lake San Cristobal, restored 3,300 feet of river, and planted more than 1,000 trees to revegetate our river banks. Of course, none of this would be possible without the incredible 5,000 hours of time contributed by our many willing volunteers!!
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PARTNERS
Join us in the preservation of wild resources for future generations, in being a part of the beauty that surrounds us, and in conserving one of Colorado's last frontiers.
Colorado Watershed Assembly Inflow Network
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River Watch
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1% For the Planet
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Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
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River Network
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