As you’re probably aware, I’m a big fan of protecting Colorado’s open spaces. You may know Relish is involved with 1% for the Planet, but I think it’s also of interest that I’ve chosen to live deep in the forest of Colorado’s Front Range. It’s fair to say environmental stewardship is engrained in what I do.That’s why this episode of Relish This was so much fun.I got to chat with two people—Stephanie Weber and David Taft—who work with the San Juan Mountains Association. The organization was started in the Durango area, and since their inception, they’ve expanded their reach. Now they preserve and protect forests with a solid ambassador program, education program, and volunteer program. All of these initiatives help people who are enjoying the forests understand the importance of protecting these pristine locations.SJMA now impacts more than half of Colorado’s wilderness areas!This episode focused on helping SJMA hone their message and expand their reach and engagement with stakeholders. Through social media, email, and general community networking, we look at strategies and ways to answer the question, “How do you reinforce all the good you are doing?”This was a fun conversation with a group doing some real good for Colorado’s public lands and forests. I hope you enjoy the show. Link: SJMAAsk: Get involved in your own backyard to protect public lands.