Mission

Working in anticipation and advocacy of the Dolores River Canyon Country NCA's reintroduction, we flew with Dolores River Boating Advocates and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.

We flew above deep canyons and mesas surrounding this remote area of the Western Slope, which is home to one of the most important concentrations of biodiversity and wild public lands in the US. The region is part of the homeland of the Ute people, and includes many cultural sites and sacred areas.

Conservationists, community members, and stakeholders are coming together to find solutions to protect the whole Dolores River Canyon Country, from McPhee Dam to the Utah state line. We applaud Senator Bennet and Hickenlooper for reintroducing legislation in Celebration of Colorado Public Land’s Day on May 17th, 2025, to protect 68,000 acres surrounding the Lower Dolores in Southwest Colorado as a National Conservation Area and Special Management Area. This designation would be a huge benefit to Montezuma, Dolores, and San Miguel counties. This powerful designation would help preserve uniquely biodiverse lands, wildlife, water resources, and a promote a sustainable future for local communities.

Thank you for your leadership to protect this special place!

Click for photos from the flight. Click for EcoFlight’s Dolores River Canyon Country collection.