An important victory was achieved today in the effort to prevent development of a resort and residential development that would accommodate up to 10,000 people near Wolf Creek Ski Area.  The development would threaten a key wildlife movement corridor that is particularly important for lynx.  The U.S. Forest Service has agreed to conduct a new Environmental Impact Statement in order to settle a lawsuit filed in 2006.  The original analysis of environmental impacts was tainted by an improper relationship between the developer and the environmental consultant hired to analyze the proposal for the Forest Service.  As part of the settlement the FS agreed to conduct the new impact study themselves.  Opponents of the development are hopeful that this will limit the influence of the project’s developers and result in full disclosure of negative environmental impacts and a lower likelihood that the project will be approved.  We are very grateful for the amazing work done by our colleagues with Friends of Wolf Creek who have led the fight against the development since it was originally proposed nine years ago.  This story was covered by the Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post, Durango Herald, and Pueblo Chieftan.