A LITTLE HISTORY ABOUT THE GCC
Glen Canyon Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. GCC utilizes its partnership to create learning opportunities, enhance visitor experience and inspire stewardship. Founded in 1986, GCC offers educational programming, products and services to help visitors find a lasting connection with their public lands.
Our organization utilizes member support and retail proceeds at three locations throughout the region to generate funds that support educational, safety, outreach and research programs.
Our mission and your support ensure that Glen Canyon remains wild, beautiful and inspiring for generations to come.
ABOUT US
Our Team
Each member of our Glen Canyon Conservancy team contributes a strong spirit of community, collaboration and passion for the outdoors in everything we do. We love what we do!
ABOUT US
Our board
The Glen Canyon Conservancy’s board of directors meets monthly to plan ways to for our organization to have a greater impact on Glen Canyon. We are always looking for new individuals to give their unique perspective. GCC is actively seeking qualified leaders who possess specific skill sets but can work as team players to fill future positions.
If you love the Glen Canyon area and are interested in serving on our board, please contact Executive Director Debbie Moses and request an application.
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Our partners
Glen Canyon Conservancy aims to forge partnerships with the community to spread the message that our national parks deserve to be preserved for future visitors. By sharing resources with these groups and organizations, we encourage people to experience our partner parks in the hopes they will protect them for future generations.
Public Land Managers
National Park Service
The GCC is the official education and fundraising partner of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area—Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Bureau of Reclamation
GCC historically offered tours of Glen Canyon Dam and Carl Hayden Visitor Center to the public through a partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation. Tours are closed at this time due to the state of public health.
PUBLIC LAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
PUBLIC LAND ALLIANCE
The Public Lands Alliance (PLA) is an organization working to help the public understand, appreciate and preserve the Public Lands of the United States. PLA works to foster and advance the nonprofit partners of America’s public lands, since 1977. The GCC is a proud member, working to unify, serve and enrich the enjoyment of America’s most treasured places.
PEAKS PLATEAUS AND CANYONS ASSOCIATION
As a member of the Peaks, Plateaus and Canyons Association (PPCA), our nonprofit strives to best represent public lands throughout the Colorado Plateau. Your purchase from a non-profit cooperating association bookstore helps to support the public lands you visit, as well as future educational programs!
State and Local Partners
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ADOT and the GCC have a longstanding and beneficial partnership that is dedicated to keeping our highways and rest areas open and operating safely. The GCC operates several ADOT locations, including Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center.
ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM
The Arizona Office of Tourism is the official travel and tourism entity for the state of Arizona. They provide print and digital resources that help visitors plan their vacations to Arizona. The Glen Canyon Conservancy is a proud partner with AOT, working together to increase awareness about the beautiful attractions Arizona has to offer.
CITY OF PAGE
Glen Canyon Conservancy partners with the City of Page to support combined community initiatives like Page Attacks Trash, an annual community cleanup event for Page and the surrounding area. GCC also hosts the Glen Canyon Lecture Series, a longstanding partnership with Page Public Library to bring free, accessible educational lectures to everyone in the community.