Northern San Juan • Entered by Robyn Cascade on October 1, 2021
NSJBB GMUG National Forest Plan revision – 3rd quarter
July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 0 |
| Post Admin hours | 1 |
| Activity Hours | 35 |
| Participants | 3 |
| Total Hours | 106 |
Key Issue: Landscape Planning (Forest Plans, RMPs, TMPs, etc.)
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Key Partners: large coalition of over 15 conservation groups – see logos at gmug revision.com
Landscape/area: Uncompahgre National Forest (951767 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Advocacy actions (2 LTEs)
Outcome 2: Advocacy actions (2 paid advertisements)
Outcome 3: Advocacy actions (5 meetings with decision-makers at GMUG, CPW & Ouray BOCC)[/if 1231]
Short Description of Activity
The GMUG Forest Plan was the focus of our advocacy work this quarter. Attended coalition meetings for overall plan and for Wild & Scenic River designation. Provided coalition data and technical comments re: botanical Species of Conservation Concern. Correspondence and/or meetings with USFS & CPW staff (one very interesting one regarding drones!) Attend two USFS/GMUG webinars and one open house regarding the draft forest plan and DEIS. Communicated with Broads taking leadership roles among coalition partners. Spoke/corresponded with individual County Commissioners as well as attending (and commenting at) BOCC GMUG forest special work session.
Reflection/Evaluation
Ecstatic that one member has assumed the responsibility of representing Broads at the Wild & Scenic coalition meetings and another has taken on advising partners regarding botanical species!!! Finally sharing the load after 4 years of flying solo on this project!! Feeling positive about raising awareness of the forest plan revision as well as the Community Conservation Proposal focused on special designations across the forest submitted to the GMUG from our conservation coalition. Best news is that we finally have the support of the Ouray BOCC for two recommended wilderness landscapes – Baldy and Bear Creek – both additions to the western side of the existing Uncompahgre Wilderness. Not making as much progress with Hayden Mountain, but we’re not giving up!!! Seem to have some support from CPW, but time will tell. Also while advocating for habitat protection and wildlife corridors, NSJBB is forging very positive relations with CPW’s new Area Wildlife Manager and Terrestrial Biologist for area 18 (Montrose Office)
Photos/Uploads
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Photo Captions
1. Paid ad in Ouray Plaindealer September 30, 2021 (4th of 6)
2. LTE to accompany Sept 30 paid ad in Plaindealer
3. LTE to accompany August 12 paid ad in Plaindealer