Draft plan considers alternatives to minimize and mitigate impacts to wildlife habitat, but more needs to be done to achieve its stated purpose…
Category: Environment/Recreation
WILDFIRES: Update on Trail Springs, Mill Creek
They confirmed that the Trail Springs Fire has not crossed the West Fork of Devil Creek and remains within control features…
BIG PIVOTS: How About 98% Emissions-Free Electricity by 2040?
Study finds that existing technology can get Colorado to near-zero electricity without need for breakthroughs in geothermal, nuclear or other realms…
Vets, Military Offered Free Entry to Colorado State Parks on Veterans Day
Colorado is home to world-class state parks, more than 960 species of wildlife and 23 million acres of public lands…
Apply Now for a Job with San Juan National Forest
Apply now for our temporary jobs and shape your future career in the outdoors…
New Federal Funding Announced for Mine Reclamation Efforts
“The reality is that legacy pollution continues to pollute too many of our waterways and neighborhoods…”
Fall is a Great Time to Safeguard Your Home from Wildfire
A lot of our residents here feel very safe because their homes are nowhere near the forest. Unfortunately, that may not make a difference….
Wildlife Conservation Organizations Working to Save Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep
Colorado’s Bighorn Sheep populations face significant threats, but wildlife conservation organizations are working to ensure the sustainability of this iconic species…
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Announces Two Online Events in November
The Gateway Community Summit will take place weekly throughout November and is open to participants within the Continental Divide Trail landscape…
Two Wildfires Burning Fires Near Pagosa Springs
The lightning-caused Trail Springs Fire continued to grow to the east and north yesterday, while additional firefighting crews have arrived to help…
‘Girls on the Run’ to Host Durango 5K on Nov. 4
Girls on the Run Western Colorado is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program…
Assess Outdoor Spaces and Remove Potential Tangle Hazards for Antlered Wildlife
CPW officers respond every year to incidents where antlered animals have become dangerously entangled…
CPW Plans to Eradicate Zebra Mussels from Highline Lake
“We did not make this decision lightly or in haste,” said Invasive Species Program Manager Robert Walters…
‘So Many Ways Hydrogen Can Go Wrong’
In some scenarios, environmental groups worry the hydrogen could actually increase U.S. greenhouse gas emissions…
Solar Eclipse Event Planned at Chimney Rock
The gate will open at 8:30am with check-in from 8:30 to 9am. The eclipse will begin at 9:10am and reach a maximum of 93% solar coverage at 10:35am…
New Report Outlines Tools to Protect America’s Public Lands
New report explores breadth of federal tools for protecting land, water, and biodiversity on America’s public lands…
Colorado to Import Wolves from Oregon
Colorado Parks & Wildlife plans to source up to 10 wolves from Oregon this winter for its reintroduction efforts…
International Fly Fishing Festival Plays at PSCA Tomorrow
The screening, at the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, 2313 Eagle Drive, will showcase fly fishing films from all corners of the globe…
Rio Grande National Forest Hosting Open-House Events for Job Seekers
Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) will soon be hiring up to 35 positions for temporary, or seasonal, jobs…