Western Colorado Congress, in partnership with Colorado Environmental Coalition, led the local effort to establish the 200,000-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, which includes a 66,000-acre Dominguez Canyon Wilderness. The area is notable for its redrock sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, wildlife, and cultural sites.
Success Story 2009
Dominguez Canyon, CO
- PROJECT NAME:
- Dominguez Canyon, CO
- GRANTEE:
- Western Colorado Congress
- RESULT:
- 200,000 acres protected
