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The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council is the only local public lands advocacy organization in the San Luis Valley, spanning 8,000 square miles in south-central Colorado. Our focus is to protect, preserve, and restore the 3.1 million acres of public lands that encompass the Upper Rio Grande basin, including its headwaters near Creede, Colorado.
In 2025, we celebrated a significant milestone for our organization: 'A Trifecta of 25 Years'!
Over 25 years ago, SLVEC organized, advocated, and testified before Congress in support of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, which was designated in 2000. We honored the 25th anniversary of the National Conservation Lands System, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 2026, we aim to mobilize the community to advocate for these protections along the Rio Grande corridor, given its cultural and natural significance to the Valley's heritage. Lastly, our director, Christine Canaly, has dedicated 25 years of advocacy efforts to fight for clean air, land, and water across the San Luis Valley.
Learn more about SLVEC's impact under her leadership below:
The mission of the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) is to protect and restore, through research, education, and advocacy, the biological diversity, ecosystems, and natural resources of the Upper Rio Grande bio-region, balancing ecological values with human needs.
Organization name
San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council
other names
SLVEC
1999
Tax id (EIN)
84-1434755
Category
Environment
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
537 Main StreetHeadquarters
537 Main St.Mailing
P.O. Box 223Alamosa County, CO, US