Thank you for supporting Save Red Rock! In appreciation of your generous donation, we would like to offer you a complimentary Save Red Rock annual membership!
You may accept your honorary membership by filling out the form at the “Become a Member” link below. Select “Turtlehead Peak – $60/year,” fill out your information, and then enter coupon code “facebook” on the following page to receive your discount. Once activated, your membership extends one year from the activation date.
As an honorary one year member of Save Red Rock, you will be joining a growing community of Save Red Rock members who care about:
- Protecting Red Rock from development
- Removing private inholdings and BLM disposal lands from within NCA boundaries
- Expanding the NCA boundary
- Protecting access and reducing traffic and congestion issues
- Protecting and enhancing wildlife and scenic resources
- Working with the US Forest Service to increase public safety
- Fostering strong relations with our elected officials
- Preserving Red Rock long term for future generations
Thank you for helping us Save Red Rock!
Respectfully yours,
The Save Red Rock Board of Directors
Heather Fisher, President
Sheila Billingsley, Treasurer
Pauline Van Betten, Executive Director
Trent Billingsley, Secretary
Current Threats/Issues
- Gypsum Resources in bankruptcy, current liens on undisturbed mining claims in the scenic loop view shed
- Private land (300 acres) owned by Rhodes adjacent to the plant on 159 for current and future sale for housing development
- Red Rock booming visitation and the BLM’s inability to react quickly to make needed improvements
Lead levels in Lovell Canyon 30X higher toxicity than the accepted EPA safety level - Gypsum Resources filed another lawsuit against Clark County
- Concurrent open camping and shooting in Lovell Canyon
- Bonnie Springs acreage poised for development, plus another 40 acres not included in that sale
What we’ve accomplished
- Stopped high density development on Blue Diamond Hill
- Secured $11 million in funding to kick start the Red Rock Legacy Bike Path
- Removed 700 acres designated for development adjacent to Red Rock from the Clark County Lands Bill
- Installed range fencing and reduced speed limit on SR 159
- Secured private corporate funding to help clean up Lovell Canyon
- Became a trusted partner to our Congressional delegation and County Commissioners
- Prohibited commercial trucking on Red Rock Scenic Byway
Looking Forward
- Protecting Red Rock from development exploitation
- Removing private inholdings and BLM disposal lands from within NCA boundaries
- Building a world class multi-use paved bike trail through Red Rock
- Working with the US Forest Service to increase public safety in Lovell Canyon
- Fostering strong relations with our elected officials
- Preserving Red Rock and its surrounding areas for future generations
