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The Raptor Revolution: Saving Christmas Mountain

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Christmas Mountain is a 1,900-acre natural area located in central Wisconsin. The mountain is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, including over 100 species of birds. Christmas Mountain is also a popular destination for hikers, campers, and skiers.

The Raptor Revolution Save Christmas Mountain

by Jen Lowry

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In recent years, Christmas Mountain has been threatened by development. In 2016, a developer proposed to build a large resort on the mountain. The resort would have included a hotel, a conference center, and a golf course.

The Raptor Revolution is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting Christmas Mountain. The organization was founded in 2017 by a group of local residents who were concerned about the proposed resort development. The Raptor Revolution's mission is to protect the mountain's natural resources and to promote its use for recreation and education.

The Raptor Revolution has been working to stop the resort development on Christmas Mountain. The organization has organized protests, met with elected officials, and filed lawsuits. The Raptor Revolution has also raised over $1 million to support its work.

In 2019, the Raptor Revolution achieved a major victory when the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources denied the developer's permit to build the resort. The department's decision was based on the fact that the resort would have a negative impact on the mountain's natural resources.

The Raptor Revolution is continuing to work to protect Christmas Mountain. The organization is currently working to develop a management plan for the mountain that will protect its natural resources and promote its use for recreation and education. The Raptor Revolution is also working to acquire land on the mountain to ensure its long-term protection.

The Raptor Revolution is a success story for conservation. The organization has shown that it is possible to stop development on a valuable natural area. The Raptor Revolution's work will ensure that Christmas Mountain will continue to be a place for people to enjoy for generations to come.

The Importance of Christmas Mountain

Christmas Mountain is a unique and ecologically valuable natural area. The mountain is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, including over 100 species of birds. Christmas Mountain is also a popular destination for hikers, campers, and skiers.

The mountain's unique geography makes it a haven for wildlife. The mountain's steep slopes and rocky cliffs provide habitat for a variety of birds, including peregrine falcons, bald eagles, and golden eagles. The mountain's forests are home to a variety of mammals, including black bears, white-tailed deer, and bobcats.

Christmas Mountain is also an important recreational resource. The mountain's trails are popular with hikers and mountain bikers. The mountain's ski slopes are popular with skiers and snowboarders. The mountain's campground is popular with campers.

The proposed resort development would have had a negative impact on the mountain's natural resources and recreational value. The resort would have destroyed habitat for birds and other wildlife. The resort would have also increased traffic and noise on the mountain.

The Raptor Revolution is working to protect Christmas Mountain for future generations. The organization is working to develop a management plan for the mountain that will protect its natural resources and promote its use for recreation and education. The Raptor Revolution is also working to acquire land on the mountain to ensure its long-term protection.

How You Can Help

There are many ways you can help the Raptor Revolution protect Christmas Mountain. You can:

Donate to the Raptor Revolution.
Volunteer your time to help with the organization's work.
Educate your friends and family about the importance of Christmas Mountain.
Write letters to your elected officials and urge them to support the protection of Christmas Mountain.

The Raptor Revolution Save Christmas Mountain

by Jen Lowry

5 out of 5