Thank you for supporting Save Red Rock!
We wish we could say the threat is behind us, but as we all know, Red Rock Canyon is as vulnerable as she is beautiful. The top 3 most pressing issues we are working on right now are the Gypsum Resources bankruptcy and new mining areas, the critically high lead toxicity in Lovell Canyon, and the problem of traffic back up and safety on the Scenic Byway 159.
In working closely with local and federal delegations, we have learned that in order to most effectively combat these threats, we must demonstrate official staffing and membership support. This is why we are launching our first-ever Save Red Rock membership campaign.
We would like to invite you personally to join the team to Save Red Rock! We have individual and corporate memberships available for any amount. Please see membership form at the link below to sign up.
As a 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
