“The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that could decimate Colorado’s signature crops like peaches, grapes, hops, and more than 70 other species of plants…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
Military, Vets Get Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August
The free park pass provides a chance to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse wildlife and landscapes the state provides…
A Variety of Summer Programs Offered at Chimney Rock
Guests gather at the head of the Mesa Village Trail and proceed to the Great Kiva to sit on blankets or chairs…
OPINION: Analyzing Climate Implications of the ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
“The deal provides critical investments in clean energy, but it also props up the oil and gas industry…”
Left-over Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 2
Hunters mark their calendars for the first Tuesday in August each year to take a shot at any big game hunting licenses remaining…
Federal Government Initiates Process for Reintroduction of the Gray Wolf in Colorado
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uses a range of partnerships and conservation tools to recover endangered and threatened species…
Pack String to Conduct Trail Work to Re-open Colorado Trail
The Shoshone National Forest’s Specialty Pack String will enable the work to be completed in the quickest and safest fashion possible…
USDA Seeking Public Comments on Aspects of Old-Growth Forests
“Old-growth and mature forests are a key component to healthy ecosystems…”
What to Do…and What Not to Do… If Bitten by a Rattlesnake
Rattlesnakes have an elaborate defensive strategy that seeks to avoid the need for a venomous bite if at all possible…
Trout Unlimited, Pagosa Gateway Project Awarded $375,000
Today’s investment will conserve water, restore riparian habitat and stream function, and improve watershed health…
Fire Restrictions Rescinded for San Juan National Forest
Fire danger is still high, especially in the southern most parts of La Plata and Montezuma Counties…
July Events at Chimney Rock National Monument Begin Tomorrow
You’ll walk in the footsteps of the fascinating and enigmatic Ancestral Puebloans of the Chaco Canyon, following primitive pathways that haven’t changed for 1,000 years…
Save the Date for Chimney Rock National Monument’s 10th Anniversary
The Chimney Rock National Monument encompasses 4,726 acres of the San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs…
San Juan National Forest Announces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
San Juan National Forest will implement forest-wide Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01am on June 15…
Online Application Now Open for Hunting Opportunities at Lone Mesa State Park
The park, which ranges in elevation from 7,200 feet to a little more than 9,000 feet, provides excellent habitat for elk and deer…
Colorado Scores Historic Wins for Farmers, Ranchers, Water, the Outdoors…
“We have new funding and resources for wildlife highway crossings, forest mitigation and watershed projects, new state parks, outdoor recreation…”
CPW Invites Anglers to Public Meeting June 7 at Vallecito Lake Event Center
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a public meeting June 7 at Vallecito Lake to discuss fishery management…
Court Again Forces Feds to Reconsider Wolverine Protections
“The science and the law could not be more clear: Wolverine are deserving of the protections of the Endangered Species Act…”
Summer Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
In Colorado, even late spring can bring snowstorms, strong winds and extremely cold water temperatures….