Community Resilience & Climate Change
Approve Data Center Moratorium on October 22nd Protect Grant County from Unplanned Development Publicly noticed in the Silver City Daily Press on August 27, the Site Layer 1 project is a massive, hyperscale data center proposal with plans for expansion. The initial project site is 8,000 acres (12.5 square miles) with an option for 17,000 […]
Grant County to Vote on Data Center Moratorium Ordinance and More Updates On Thursday, the Grant County Commission approved a notice of intent to consider a one-year moratorium for data centers. Brought forth by Commissioner Nancy Stephens in response to the Site Layer 1 Data Center proposal noticed in the Silver City Daily Press at […]
A Message from Our Director As we reflect on the past year, we are honored to share that the Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce recognized GRIP with the Community Stewardship Nonprofit of the Year award. This distinction is deeply meaningful. Not only because it is an acknowledgement of the work we do every day, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Silver City Watershed Keepers has received funding from New Mexico Clean and Beautiful and The 30Something Grant Program for restoration and beautification efforts in Big Ditch Park. Enjoyed by locals and tourists alike, Silver City’s Big Ditch Park is a unique riparian green space in the heart of downtown. However, it’s in desperate need […]
GrantCountyCoronavirusUpdate.org is a new Grant County community website that provides a one-stop clearinghouse for trusted local, state and federal information and resources to help keep you, your family and our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and to help you find resources to get you through the economic fallout. The website provides a compilation of […]
2026 Gila Resources Information Project
