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Heart of the Gila


Heart of the Gila seeks to conserve our watersheds and educate children, adults, and decision makers about the ecological, economic and cultural values of rivers in New Mexico and the bioregions of the greater Southwest.

Heart of the Gila celebrates the life of Ella Jaz Kirk, a young environmental advocate who died with her high school friends, Michael Mahl and Ella Myers, while conducting aerial research on post-fire conditions in the Gila National Forest of New Mexico.
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Address:

West Fork Road
Gila Hot Springs, NM 88061

Email:

Phone Number:

heartofthegila@gmail.com
575-536-3879
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Why a Heart? The heart is the river itself, at its source, where it begins and how it flows; like a beating heart nourishing the rest of the Gila landscape- the animals, the plants, and the human communities that depend on it. We also use the heart to represent Ella, Ella, and Michael and their love for the Gila. The precious and pure nature of a child's unconditional love. But the heart also represents us-all of us-and our love for the places we live. Being in the "Heart of the Gila" challenges us to give back to this special place by -challenges us to keep working to keep the Gila River free and wild forever. We all must be the heart that keeps our public places protected. We do this for ourselves, for our children, for the future, and for all the creatures that inhabit the places we love.
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Program Name

Trails Partnership

Program Name

Trails Partnership

Budget

$20,000

Program Description

Maintaining trails in the Gila National Forest

Beneficiaries

Adults
Children and Youth (infants - 19 years)
Outdoor Recreationists
Education

Program Name

Education

Budget

$12,000

Program Description

​Endangered Species Education, Watershed Ecology, Navigable Education!
Stewardship​

Program Name

Stewardship

Budget

$10,000

Program Description

invasive Species Management, Habitat Restoration, Backcountry Rangers
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Grant County Community Foundation
PO Box 1767
Silver City, NM 88062
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