Rising 3,500 feet above the Colorado River valley, the dramatic Roan Cliffs of Colorado give way to the broad and rolling Roan Plateau just a few miles northwest of the Central Colorado town of Rifle. So What’s at Stake?

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Drilling not needed on top of the Roan Plateau

The Plateau is home to a rich collection of wildlife including 33 species of mammals, 125 species of birds, and 12 species of reptiles and amphibians. The birds include the American Peregrine Falcon that was removed from the federal endangered species list in 1999. The mammals include black bear, mountain lions, elk and mule deer. In addition, the Plateau contains several populations of Colorado River Cutthroat Trout distinguished by their genetic purity (BLM Rivers Eligibility 2002).