Summer columbine
Why we love it
The Hermosa Creek watershed encompasses one of Colorado's largest, biologically diverse forests, including at least 17 separate ecosystems, ranging from rocky scrub oak and pinon-juniper at lower elevations to aspen, spruce, and fir.
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Trout fishing
Rivers Campaign
SJCA’s River Protection Program works to permanently protect our last free-flowing streams, enhance our rivers’ water quality and promote democracy in water policy.
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Mountain biking
why it needs protection
The San Juan National Forest and interested stakeholders in southwest Colorado are crafting plans for the future of the 150,000-acre Hermosa Roadless Area, and over 62 miles of Hermosa Creek and tributaries. Several simultaneous actions are currently underway.
More in Planning and Development.Workgroup meets 11/3/09
The next public meeting of the Hermosa Creek workgroup will be November 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Durango Recreation Center.