
We have the opportunity to permanently protect large tracts of northwest Colorado's Vermillion Basin. Can we muster the political will to make it happen? Photo © Sam Cox.
“What is the greatest conservation opportunity we have right now?”
We asked fifty residents of the American West — scientists, ranchers, authors, sportsmen, economists, conservationists, academics, and politicians — to answer that question in 300 words. This is what they have to say. Please note that the views expressed herein are expressly the opinions of our guest essayists, and don’t necessarily reflect Center for Native Ecosystems’ position. That said, we are thrilled to host the conversation. See below for each day’s installment…






