About San juan citizens alliance
San Juan Citizens Alliance: Advocating for a Sustainable Future
San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for the protection of the environment and public health in the San Juan Basin since 1987. The organization's mission is to promote sustainable communities, ecosystems, and economies by advocating for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands.
The San Juan Basin is located in southwestern Colorado and northwestern New Mexico. It covers an area of approximately 25,000 square miles and includes parts of four states: Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. The basin is home to diverse communities that rely on its natural resources for their livelihoods.
SJCA works tirelessly to protect these resources from threats such as oil and gas development, mining activities, climate change impacts, water pollution from agricultural runoff or industrial discharges. The organization also advocates for policies that support renewable energy development and conservation efforts.
One of SJCA's primary goals is to ensure that the San Juan Basin remains a healthy place to live for generations to come. To achieve this goal, SJCA engages in various activities such as community outreach programs aimed at educating people about environmental issues affecting their lives.
The organization also conducts research on environmental issues affecting the region through partnerships with academic institutions such as Fort Lewis College in Durango or University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. This research helps inform policy decisions at local or state levels regarding land use planning or resource management practices.
SJCA has been successful in achieving many victories over the years thanks to its dedicated staff members who work tirelessly towards protecting our environment. Some notable achievements include:
- Successfully advocating against coal-fired power plants proposed near Farmington
- Helping secure permanent protection for nearly 100k acres of wilderness areas within San Juan National Forest
- Advocating against fracking operations near Chaco Canyon National Historical Park
These accomplishments demonstrate SJCA's commitment towards creating a sustainable future where people can thrive in harmony with nature.
SJCA's work is made possible through the support of its members and donors. The organization relies on donations to fund its programs and activities, which include:
- Advocacy campaigns aimed at protecting the environment and public health
- Community outreach programs aimed at educating people about environmental issues affecting their lives
- Research projects aimed at understanding environmental issues affecting the region
If you're passionate about protecting our environment and want to make a difference, consider becoming a member or donating to SJCA today. Your support will help ensure that we can continue advocating for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands in the San Juan Basin.