Make the world a little greener with these environmental actions

Every Friday, we post ways that you can contribute to making our region a greener place, including events, community science projects, jobs, internships, scholarships, and direct actions. If you have something you would like included in the next round-up, please email us at info@rockymountainwild.org.

Featured Environmental Actions, Events, and Opportunities

Stop the Sell Off: Keep Public Lands Public 

Conservatives in Congress are using the Budget Reconciliation Process to force through their agenda. The House version is the most anti-environmental legislation ever passed in a chamber of Congress. The draft Senate version forces the arbitrary sale of at least 2 million acres of Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management lands in 11 Western states over the next five years. 

We need your help now! Reach out to your Senators and demand they stop the sell off of our public lands in budget reconciliation.

River flows among golden aspen with rocky mountain in the background
A wolverine stepping from one boulder to another

Restoring Wolverines to Colorado: Virtual Community Events

Wolverines are making a comeback to Colorado, and we want you to be part of the conversation! Colorado State University Extension, the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence, and Defenders of Wildlife are hosting a series of events to explore wolverine ecology, how and why they’re being restored to Colorado, and what it means for our state.

Event Details
Zoom (zoom link delivered upon RSVP)
Saturday, June 21, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Tuesday, August 5, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday August 9, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Protect Sage-Grouse, Rare Plants, and More in Wyoming!

Wyoming Bureau of Land Management’s proposed December 2025 oil and gas lease sale threatens wildlife and wildlands. Alison’s screen identified conflicts with greater sage-grouse, big game, prairie dogs, rare plants, areas of critical environmental concern, and more. Use Rocky Mountain Wild’s resources to submit comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment. Comments are due July 17.

Threatened Ute ladies'-tresses plant
American Pronghorn

Speak Out for Sage-Grouse, Pronghorn, and More in Colorado!

Colorado Bureau of Land Management’s proposed December 2025 oil and gas lease sale threatens wildlife and wildlands. Alison’s screen identified conflicts with wilderness quality lands, greater sage-grouse, big game, prairie dogs, rare plants, high priority aquatic habitat, and more. Use Rocky Mountain Wild’s resources to submit comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment. Comments are due July 18.

Next 100 Mentorship Program Applications Are Now Open!

Next 100 Colorado is launching the fifth Mentorship Program cohort this fall, aimed at uplifting people of color who work, or were recently employed, in fields related to natural resources management, conservation, or outdoor recreation.

Since the Mentorship Program was designed in partnership with Justice Outside in 2020, we have had 40 mentors and 40 mentees go through this six-month program that aims to connect Colorado’s emerging and seasoned leaders of color.

Next 100 Colorado is looking for mentors and for mentees. Applications are due July 31.

Diverse crowd by mountain lake
Matchless Mountain

Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection (GORP) Act introduced 

At a tenuous time for public lands in Congress, Representative Jeff Hurd has stepped forward to join Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper as bipartisan sponsors of the Gunnison Outdoor Resource Protection (GORP) Act introduced in both chambers in May 2025.

More than 10 years in the making, this homegrown conservation legislation would protect over 730,000 acres of public lands, waters and wildlife corridors in and around Gunnison County, Colorado. Rep. Hurd recognized the “strong local support for the responsible stewardship of our land,” GORP Act champion Sen. Bennet stated, “This bill proves that people with wide-ranging interests can develop a common vision to preserve our public lands for future generations.”

Help Rocky Mountain Wild Oppose Energy Dominance Agenda!

For over 25 years, Rocky Mountain Wild has been fighting to protect wildlife and wild lands from damaging fossil fuels development. Unfortunately, the White House has wasted no time attempting to promote unfettered oil and gas development. We are working hard to oppose harmful oil and gas development. You can help too! Learn about two ways you can take action and show your support for biodiversity.

Oil pumpjack in otherwise intact sagebrush field with hills in the background
Nature Awaits logo

Join the Nature Awaits Movement!

Outdoor equity funds help ensure that everyone, everywhere, can access nature. The Wilderness Society launched a campaign to encourage state and federal lawmakers to increase funding to local organizations across the country working to get more people outside.

Speak Out Against the Development at Wolf Creek Pass

Help us tell the developers and decision-makers why building a “village” for 10,000 people at Wolf Creek Pass is a bad idea and the wrong choice for our community and state.

Your statement can help us stop the destruction of this incredible natural resource.

High mountain landscape looking down at road through green meadow.

Organizations in Colorado Working Towards Equity in the Outdoors

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