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Category: Environment/Recreation
‘Save The Poudre’ Promotes Nature-Based Solution To End Poudre River Dam Battle
After nearly 20 years of intense battle that has paralyzed water supply planning in Northern Colorado, ‘Save The Poudre’ has adopted a new United Nations-based READ MORE
Chimney Rock National Monument Closes for the Season on October 2
Hiking into the site is allowed, as long as visitors stay on the roads and the trails. Biking is allowed on the roads within the park…
Ridgway Smallmouth Bass Classic a Record-Setting Success in 2022
Chase Nicholson of Ridgway was crowned the champion for a fourth consecutive year, as he caught 3,036 smallmouth bass to win $3,000…
Greenback Cutthroat Naturally Reproducing in Ancestral South Platte Drainage
“This is a huge wildlife conservation success story and a testament to the world-class wildlife agency Coloradans have in Colorado Parks and Wildlife…”
Colorado’s E-Bike Rebate Programs Roll On
“I believe now we’ve given out $3.3 million in vouchers up to this point… The fact that it’s been so successful means that there really is a big demand out there…”
E.Coli Shuts Down Water System at Navajo State Park
CPW made the decision to voluntarily shut down the system as a precaution…
Apple-Picking Volunteers Needed in Cortez
The first orchard we will be picking is several miles NW of Cortez. Directions and details will be emailed to you the evening before the harvest day…
Goats to Reduce Fire Risk near Durango
Approximately 150 adult goats and their kids will be doing the hard work of reducing these fuels…
Free Event at Chimney Rock This Saturday
Native Americans will have special time when the Monument is closed to the public, so they have an opportunity to honor their ancestors…
Critical Habitat, Migration Corridor Conserved in Colorado
A significant section of an important northwestern Colorado elk and mule deer migration corridor will remain undisturbed thanks to a collaborative conservation effort…
Chimney Rock National Monument Honors 10th Anniversary of Designation
A day of free, interactive and educational public events is planned for Saturday, September 24 at Chimney Rock National Monument…
‘Keep Colorado Wild Pass’ Refund Options Announced for Resident Annual Pass
“While we hope all Coloradans want to take advantage of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass and support the outdoor spaces we all cherish, we understand that our residents need purchasing options…”
For Sale: Colorado’s Biggest Russian-Owned Solar Farm
Colorado’s biggest solar farm and a steel mill will come with purchase of the Bighorn solar project in Pueblo now owned by Evraz…
Court Rejects Industry Challenge to Postponed Oil, Gas Lease Sales
“We are pleased to see this well-reasoned order in such an important case,” the groups said…
You Can Volunteer to Help Teach Local Youth About the Environment
Over the three-day training period, you’ll learn how to lead activities and lessons for local K-4 students…
San Juan Stargazers Meeting Tonight Will Explore ‘Saturn’
There are two Night Sky programs at Chimney Rock left for this season. Tomorrow, Friday, August 26, the program will be Stars & Galaxies…
Grass Seed Available for Landowners
These mixtures have been specially developed to provide a ground cover that requires very little watering…
Bears Active During Fall Feeding Frenzy
Black bears in Colorado are entering ‘hyperphagia’ and will spend up to 20 hours a day trying to eat more than 20,000 calories to fatten READ MORE