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The Black Canyon of the Gunnison
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The black canyon of the gunnison
Where is it Located
Located in Colorado
A size of 47 miles with 47 percent of the land federally owned.
when was it established?
The park was dedicated as a national monument on march 2nd, 1933, however it became a national park in 1999.
The park was dedicated by congress.
What was the history?
The black canyon of the gunnison was formed over millons of years by the gunnison river and carved through the hard rock walls
Who live in this area?
The native people of the black canyon of the gunnison are the ute mountain tribe and the southeren ute indian tribe
- The ute mountain tribe has a reservation that covers over 700 square miles, with a popultaion of over 2,000 people.
- The southeren ute indian tribe has a reservation that covers around 1,000 square miles, but have a population of around 1,500 people.
- Both tribes have a culture that includes traditional dances, music, and art, as well as an intense connection to land, and have relied on hunting, fishing, and farming. However the southeren ute indian tribe is known for its vital economic development programs, which help the lifes of its memebers.
The ute mountain ute tribe
SOutheren ute indian tribe leader from 1880-1936
Whats been found there?
Various fossils like trilobites, brachiopods, sponges, and corals have been found here.
Trilobite fossils
Brachiopods fossils
Sponges fossils
Corals fossils
What wildlife live here?
Black canyon snail
Black canyon water bug
Wild life in The park:
Exclusive species:
Rocky mountain bighorn sheep
Mule deer
Colorado pikeminnow
Endangered species:
Golden eagle
Gunnison sage-grouse
What plant life live here
Plant life in the Black canyon of the gunnison:
Douglas fir
The blue spruce
Ponderosa Pine
whats the weather like
Weather for the Black canyon of the gunnison ranges from 60° to 100°F in the summer and 20° to 40°f in the winter.
- average annual rainfall ranges from 16-20 inches
- Average annual snowfall ranges from 30-55 inches.
Are there any environmental concerns?
The main environmental issue is air pollution, however steep cliffs and the potential risk of falling rocks are a danger to the people.
The black canyon is being preserved through efforts of limiting access to certain areas, maintaining trails, and teaching about the importance of preserving the area's beauty
What is being done to conserve it?
The annual visitors range from 300,000-400,000, but in 2021 there were 308,910 visitors.
- Visitors can hike, explore the inner canyon, scenic drives, fishing, wildlife watching, etc.
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