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Welcome to Sheep Mountain Alliance! |
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 Sheep Mountain Alliance is a grassroots citizen organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural environment in the Telluride Region and Southwest Colorado. To this end, Sheep Mountain Alliance will protect the health of regional ecosystems, wildlife habitats and watersheds, and will promote a sense of community, quality of life and a diverse and sustainable local economy.
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The mining boom is back. Colorado has the third largest uranium reserve in the nation and there are over 33,000 active oil and gas wells with an active effort by public land agencies to lease public lands for exploration. In San Miguel County we have seen a 50% increase in the number of active wells since 2006 and the proposed Pine Ridge Uranium Mine is just west of Naturita in the Paradox Valley. SMA is active in state and national campaigns to enact protective legislation for our community as well as pursuing an educational campaign to present the real impacts of mining as well as exploring viable economic alternatives for our region. |
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PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION CAMPAIGN |
Sheep Mountain Alliance has partnered with The New Community Coalition to initiate a plastic bag reduction campaign in Telluride and Mountain Village. Our goal is to recreate how our community thinks about consumption, and it will start with promoting a European approach to shopping. Simply, to take a reusable shopping bag with you to do your shopping.
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NORTHERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS ACT |
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Based on the recommendations from Mountain to Mesas, the citizen initiated GMUG forest planning process, Sheep Mountain Alliance (SMA) and Ridgway Ouray Community Council in partnership with the Colorado Wilderness Network presented a 100,000 acre Wilderness Proposal to Congressman John Salazar’s office this winter. With broad support from both counties, the Congressman has drafted the Northern San Juan Mountain Wilderness Act and we are eager awaiting its introduction. Some of the most spectacular yet vulnerable wild country left in the region would receive full statutory protection, helping to preserve our quality of life and quiet recreation opportunities. |
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