Over 95,000 of the cutthroat trout were stocked into 73 lakes by wildlife pilots Denise Corcoran, Larry Gepfert and Steve Waters…
Category: Environment/Recreation
US Student Wins International Water Research Competition
Jha conducted research on how to remove contaminants from freshwater by replacing active carbon with biochar for use in efficient and less costly water filters…
Colorado’s Fruit Growing History
This is the story of people and place, and the fruit that they grew. It is intended to serve as a guide and a tool…
Section of East Fork Road to Temporarily Close for Pipeline Repairs
A section of the East Fork Road (on the San Juan National Forest will be closed to full-sized vehicles on September 1 and 2…
When Mule Deer Survival and Mountain Lion Studies Intersect
The trail camera captured a little bit of Colorado’s wildness. Mountain lions are rarely seen feeding on their prey…
Second Phase of Cutthroat Restoration Scheduled for Wolf Creek Headwaters
“Restoration of native cutthroat trout is a priority for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and this is a key project for the San Juan cutthroat trout recovery program…”
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Partners Dole Out $1.3 Million for Colorado Elk Habitat, Research
Dating back to 1987, RMEF and its partners have completed 807 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in Colorado…
CPW Invites the Public to Deer and Elk Management Meeting in Creede
“In developing these plans, CPW always reaches out to the public, including landowners, sportsmen, outfitters, business owners and anyone interested in deer and elk…”
Forest Stewards’ Youth Corps 2021 Address Conditions in New Mexico
The fall ‘Fire and Fuels’ program kicked off August 16 with a COVID-safe training and runs through October…
Colorado Bears Now Binging for Winter
Living with wildlife is a benefit to living in Colorado, and it’s up to all of us to take small steps that can save a bear’s life…
Family Fun at the 2021 San Luis Valley Potato Festival, Set for September 11
Start your day with the 3rd Annual Tater Trot 5K or join our Executive Director, Jim Ehrlich on a free Agricultural Tour…
Free Entrance to Colorado State Parks in August, for Military and Veterans
The free park pass provides a chance to experience Colorado’s state parks and the diverse wildlife and landscapes the state provides…
New Study: Indigenous Fire Stewardship Promotes Biodiversity
“Declines in biodiversity were associated with high-severity fire activity, which began with the disruption of Indigenous-controlled fire use…”
LETTER: The Right Direction for Colorado, to Reduce Plastic Pollution
If we want to get serious about reducing our single use plastic use as both a state and nation, corporations have to begin taking responsibility…
Free Entrance to Colorado State Park on Monday, August 2
Although the state celebrates its 145th birthday on August 1, state parks will offer free entrance on August 2 instead…
‘Colorfest’ Tickets Now on Sale
Various weekend combination packages are also available. For example, you can purchase a reserved seating wine ticket and a beer tasting ticket…
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Resumes Full Service July 31
Passengers can travel the full 64 miles between Chama NM and Antonito CO when motorcoach service resumes July 31, 2021…
Ridgway RiverFest Announces New Event Date: August 28
The highlight of the day is the infamous “Junk of the Unc” race in which boaters maneuver their craft, constructed from scrap materials, through whitewater rapids…
‘Find Your Fourteener’ Program Aims to Protect, Sustain Colorado Forests
With recreation on Colorado’s trails predicted to reach record levels for the second year in a row, the need for dedicated stewardship is greater than ever before…