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Condolences on death of Jim Kolbe
Chiricahua Regional Council sends our deep condolences to the family of Congressman Jim Kolbe. We are still profoundly grateful for the vital help he provided in protecting this precious and unique part of the Chiricahua Mountains. With his support the Cave Creek Protection Act of 1993 was signed by President Bill Clinton and approved by…
Forest Service thinning information meeting
The Douglas Ranger District will be doing vegetation thinning work in Cave Creek Canyon this winter as part of the Chiricahua Firescape plan. Their goal is to reduce the chances of an uncontrollable and potentially deadly fire in the canyon by removing ladder fuels and returning it to the vegetation density present before historical fire…
CRC to Collect Funds to Support Opposition to USAF’s MOA Expansion
With the scoping comments phase of the U.S. Air Force proposal to expand military training behind us, we have heard loud and clear from the community that this is a proposal to fight hard against. More than 900 individuals and 35 organizations and businesses voiced their opposition at this stage. With a lengthy fight likely…
New CRC leadership at CRC
CRC held its annual meeting on January 26, and the board has elected new officers. Elly van Gelderen is the new Secretary. Michele Lanan served in that position for several years and moves to the Advisory Council. Curt Bradley became the Vice President. Former VP Dirk Sigler is our new President. Wynne Brown (President 2012…
Protecting Jaguar Habitat in the Southwest: An Update on Our Legal Work
Our organization has been engaged in active litigation to protect critical wildlife habitat within several canyon systems of the Chiricahua Mountains — an area that serves as important territory for jaguars, spotted owls, and other imperiled species. At issue is a Forest Service project that would expand road access into three canyon areas: John Long…
