“Since we first put the Forest Action Plan on paper, Colorado’s seen some of the biggest and most destructive wildfires in our history…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Reports on Bear Sightings and Conflicts
These conflicts could all easily be reduced if the public takes some simple steps around their homes…
Forest Service Now Hiring for Summer 2026 Jobs
The San Juan National Forest is now hiring seasonal employees for a variety of recreation positions on each district…
Plenty of Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek
SKIING WITH A PARTNER IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED…
BIG PIVOTS: Darkness Before the Dawn at Lake Powell? Part Three
“We need long-term funding to mitigate the impacts and build resilience in both basins…”
BIG PIVOTS: Darkness Before the Dawn at Lake Powell? Part Two
“They have been accustomed, some would say addicted, to the reliable delivery of stored water for all their needs since Hoover Dam was built…”
BIG PIVOTS: Darkness Before the Dawn at Lake Powell? Part One
“Other entities may seek to intervene in the litigation. The United States certainly would…”
Current Winter Storm Expected to Increase Avalanche Dangers
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers regarding a major winter storm arriving today, Tuesday, February 17…
Reactions to the Repeal of EPA Greenhouse-Gas ‘Endangerment Finding’
“The Supreme Court held that the federal Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions…”
CAIC Warns of Heightened Avalanche Danger Over Presidents Day Weekend
“Holiday weekends bring more people into the backcountry at the same time avalanche danger is rising…”
Fear Over Farmland Loss Is Slowing Renewable Energy Development
Competing with large agribusiness has become a nearly impossible venture for most small and mid-size producers…
Virtual Online Premiere of ‘Three Creeks’ Documentary Film Today
Ranchers, agencies, and conservation partners joined forces to reimagine how grazing could work…
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Announces Observations Challenge
“We truly couldn’t do this work without the support of our community…”
Continental Divide Trail Talk This Wednesday, February 4, in Pagosa Springs
The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) follows the Continental Divide of the Americas along the Rocky Mountains and traverses five U.S. states…
Colorado State Wildlife Plan Approved by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
“The approval of Colorado’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan is an important milestone for wildlife conservation in our state…”
Wolf Creek Ski Area Sees 13 Inches of Fresh Snow
The midway snow depth today is 45″ inches and the year-to-date snowfall total is 94″ inches…
Continental Divide Trail Talk Planned for February 4
This free community event will feature locals sharing their stories from the trail, trail-themed short films…
Nordic Club Race Results
A big thank you to the ski area for grooming the racecourse for the race…
Prescribed Fires Scheduled for Today, Tomorrow
Smoke may be visible from U.S. Highway 84 and portions of Pagosa Springs…