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The members of the Colorado Chapter's Executive Committee are:

• President Tom Pelikan, Littleton
• Vice President Steve Bonowski, Lakewood
• Secretary Dick Scar, Buena Vista
• Treasurer Jo Johnson, Boulder
• Paul Steinhauer, Denver

State Profile

The Centennial State features some of the most striking natural beauty that can be found anywhere in America, including legendary "fourteeners"—Pikes Peak, Mount Elbert, Snowmass Mountain, and Castle Peak. Colorado is also known for its national parks, forests, wilderness areas, monuments, and grasslands. Millions of visitors enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park, the White River National Forest, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, and many other protected areas.

Colorado's public lands protect a rich historical heritage as well. Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument are treasure troves of archaeological resources. The modern conservation movement can trace its beginnings to the epic fight to keep dams out of Dinosaur National Monument.

Colorado faces challenging energy issues, including potential development of oil shale, that have significant implications for air quality, water quality and availability, and the special character of Colorado's backcountry. The future of unspoiled places such as the Roan Plateau is at stake.

Colorado stands to benefit from balanced policies that deliver cleaner energy made in America. Colorado's eastern plains, for example, have a rich wind energy resource that projects such as the Cedar Creek and Colorado Green generating plants are tapping.

Working together, we can conserve Colorado's special heritage for the pleasure and benefit of future generations.

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