Environmental Factors

Introduction of exotic plants and animals, habitat loss, fire, grazing, and water or air quality changes can all have lasting impacts on the park. Monitoring these changes in the environment and implementing restoration efforts are critical to maintaining healthy ecosystems and recreation opportunities at Black Canyon.
 
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Air Quality

Understanding air quality within and outside a park assists staff with planning decisions that could improve or stabilize air resources.

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Invasive Plants

Invasive species can disrupt native ecosystems, displace native plants, and alter ecosystem functions.

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Water Quality

Park staff routinely monitor various water quality testing sites to determine the health of the water.

Last updated: May 15, 2025

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Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
(GPS/physical address = 9800 Highway 347, Montrose, CO)

Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970-641-2337

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