ROCC Public Lands Committee

  • Advocates for the expansion of the Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area by supporting the San Juan Wilderness Act
  • Promotes responsible management of our public lands
  • Actively participates in the process of formulating federal land management plans
Committee Reports and Other Information
To learn more about the San Juan Wilderness Act proposal click here. Between 2010 and 2012 numerous endorsements of long-term protection for the areas included in the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act have been made as a result of substantial public outreach and collaboration. Endorsements have been made by:
  • San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners
  • Town Council of Telluride
  • Town of Ophir
  • Town of Mountain Village
  • Ouray County Board of County Commissioners
  • Town of Ridgway
  • City of Ouray
  • San Juan County Board of County Commissioners
  • San Miguel County Open Space Commission
  • San Miguel Conservation Foundation
  • Telluride Tourism Board
  • Town of Norwood
  • Telluride Open Space Commission
  • Rancher and grazing permittee Liza Clark
  • Hidden Lakes Home Owners Association
  • San Bernardo Home Owners Association
  • Many adjacent landowners
  • Colorado Wilderness Network