VISION STATEMENT:

High Country Citizens’ Alliance foresees a future in which all people in the Mountain West thrive in an environmentally sustainable and healthy ecosystem, without compromising the earth’s biological diversity or the interests of future generations.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of High County Citizens’ Alliance is to champion the protection, conservation and preservation of the natural ecosystems within the Upper Gunnison River Basin.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES:

High Country Citizens' Alliance is a grassroots organization whose goals focus on the health and biodiversity of the local environment – land, water, air and wildlife. We collaborate with interested and affected parties to reduce global warming and protect public lands, endangered species, rangelands and water resources. We achieve our goals by integrating expert analysis and scientific research with environmental education, informed debate and policy participation.

ABOUT the UPPER GUNNISON RIVER BASIN:

The Upper Gunnison River Basin is an exquisite area, replete with rugged peaks, pastoral valleys, and cool, clear high mountain streams. Since 1977, High Country Citizens' Alliance has been at work protecting these extraordinary natural areas. Conservation is at the root of all we do. Facing challenges large and small, we believe that integrity and cooperation are our best tools, enabling us to resolve many difficult issues over the years. Today, our programs range from conservation of our national forests, rangelands and water resources to land use planning and fostering sustainable communities.