Brief Summary
Colorado's national forests are a major part of what makes our state so exceptional and unique. Healthy intact wilderness provides Colorado with scenic vistas, unmatched recreational opportunities, pure drinking water, and habitat for native species. The 121,000 acre West Elk Roadless Area is home to elk, mountain lions and black bears. Aspen and pockets of spruce greet visitors to the Sunset Trail portion of West Elk. Unfortunately, the Arch Coal Company has proposed bulldozing miles of new roads and drill pads- and will go ahead with the project if Gov. Owens does not protect West Elk and Colorado's other roadless areas. More.

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Local Elected Officials Weigh In On Roadless Recommendations 9/7/06
Conservationist & wildlife groups: “There’s more work ahead for the task force” 8/10/06
Congress to hand out billions to oil companies 6/28/06
Economic and Environmental Impacts of Proposed Changes to the Roadless Rule in Colorado, 9/7/04
Diverse Allies Mark End of Roadless Rule Public Comment Period With A Unified Call To Oppose Repeal Of Roadless Rule, 11/15/04