Category: Environment/Recreation

“It was a gut reaction,” said Brubaker. “I looked at the sky and I knew that I needed to get out of here…”

“What’s striking is that temperatures and correspondingly fire are now exceeding the range that these forests have coped with for thousands of years…”

This means campfires are now allowed outside of established campgrounds and recreation sites…

The Town Recreation Department is excited to offer youth gymnastics for ages 3 and up… and is accepting pee-wee soccer registrations through July 30…

With this law, called the Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, Colorado became the 10th state to take action against single-use plastic bags…

“This year we funded 33 maintenance trail crews across the state, 24 of which are Good Management crews…”

“We want to hear the public’s input about the Wolf Restoration and Management Plan,” said Julie Shapiro, director of the Natural Resources Program for Keystone Policy Center…

“Fish that are caught when temperatures are that high may experience increased stress, and anglers may find it difficult to release fish safely…”

By employing a few easy routines, plants will avoid suffering and grow beautifully to their full potential…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds Coloradans and state visitors of a few ways to balance outdoor recreation with mindful conservation and safety…

“Making the decision to boat under the influence is reckless; boat smart, boat safe, boat sober….”

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…

Board members typically meet twice annually; however, additional meetings may be called when necessary. Members serve a three-year term without salary…

State and federal officials are warning that conditions in the months ahead could be just as dangerous or worse, especially in many parts of the Western Slope…

“By participating in the tournament and removing smallmouth bass, anglers will be actively helping with wildlife management in Colorado…”

To reinvigorate our neighborhoods and communities with ecological connectivity, planting native plants is one of the strongest actions one can make…

Project highlights include a new boat ramp with an eddy feature to make it safer for boaters to take their boats out of the river…

“Colorado is now home to our first wolf litter since the 1940s. We welcome this historic den and the new wolf family to Colorado…”

The Trail Canyon Fire grew from approximately 40 acres this morning to 840 acres late this afternoon after strong winds pushed the fire to the southeast…