As we come to the close of GRIP’s 25th anniversary year, we’d like to thank you for your generosity that has sustained our work to protect our land, air and water for future generations. We appreciate your frequent donations and contributions of volunteer time that have led to meaningful environmental results for our community. Take […]
Climate change is top of mind for everyone this summer as we deal with sweltering heat, wildfires, and a slow-to-start monsoon. As part of the state’s 50-year water plan, scientists have told New Mexicans to expect a 25% reduction in water supplies by 2070 – about 5% every decade – as a consequence of a […]
ALBUQUERQUE—On July 12, 2023, the Federal District Court for the District of New Mexico heardoral arguments related to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s decision to approve AmericanMagnesium LLC’s proposal to develop a dolomite mine in the Florida Mountains near Deming, NewMexico. The arguments centered around whether BLM violated federal law and whether BLM’sapproval of […]
Kick off Earth Week by giving back to the planet! Join us for a volunteer planting day on April 15 from 9 am – 3 pm to restore San Vicente Creek. Volunteers will help plant riparian vegetation, including native trees, shrubs, and succulents, at the site of the River Stewardship stream restoration project. Snacks and lunch […]
For Immediate Release March 15, 2023 Contact: Allyson Siwik, Executive Director, Gila Conservation Coalition 575.590.7619 cell, allysonsiwik@gmail.com Gila Conservation Coalition Applauds Reintroduction of Gila Wild and Scenic Legislation to Protect the Gila and San Francisco Rivers Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Gabe Vasquez announced today the reintroduction of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila […]
Silver City Watershed Keepers celebrates World Water Day 2023 with San Vicente Creek Restoration Project Panel Discussion and Field Trip The Silver City Watershed Keepers will be celebrating World Water Day this month with a panel discussion on March 23 and field trip on March 25 focused on San Vicente Creek stream restoration. Silver City […]
The Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition will hold the Gila Earth Day x Continental Divide Trail Days festival on Saturday, April 22, 10 am -2 pm at Gough Park in Silver City. This is the second year that Gila Earth Day will be held in conjunction with Continental Divide […]
Want to get connected to volunteer opportunities through GRIP? Sign up for our new Volunteer App and browse upcoming volunteer opportunities offered by GRIP’s programs Silver City Watershed Keepers, Pick It Up-Toss No Mas, Friends of Big Ditch Park and Gila Earth Day. You can sign up to volunteer for opportunities of your choosing and keep […]
With funding from the NM Environment Department River Stewardship Program, Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) has partnered with the Town of Silver City, Stream Dynamics, Gila WoodNet, and Lone Mountain Natives to address water quality impairments and threats to riparian habitat in San Vicente Creek. On-the-ground work begins the week of January 23 for approximately […]
It’s been an exciting year for GRIP as we’ve welcomed new staff and taken on new projects, ensuring that our important work to protect our environment and natural resources in southwest New Mexico continues. Find out more about these projects and our retiring and new staff in this latest edition of GetAGRIP. Thanks to your […]
2026 Gila Resources Information Project
