Success Story 2013

Cross Mountain Canyon

Yampa River, CO
PROJECT NAME:
Cross Mountain Canyon
GRANTEE:
Western Rivers Conservancy
RESULT:
2.5 river miles & 920 acres protected

We supported Western River Conservancy’s campaign for the permanent protection of 2.5 river miles and 920 acres of riverlands along the Yampa River at the entrance of Cross Mountain Canyon and 920 acres of riverlands. This protection creates a sanctuary for fish and wildlife while opening new public access to tens of thousands of acres of surrounding public land.