This conservation-focused legislation will help direct funds to outdoor projects in Colorado that protect irreplaceable public lands and expand outdoor recreation opportunities…
Category: Environment/Recreation
Colorado Lakes, Reservoirs Still Free of Invasive Mussels
More boats requiring decontamination because of infestations of destructive mussels entered Colorado in 2020 compared to previous years…
Southwest Region Chooses Tony Bonacquista as ‘Wildlife Officer of the Year’
“Tony can be found working tirelessly day and night throughout the year to help protect Colorado’s wildlife resources…”
BLM Offering Online Reservations for Canyons of the Ancients Museum
“This service will help BLM staff operate safely, as well as safely accommodate public visitation to this incredible venue to the public…”
Colorado’s Last Standing Coal Plant?
What will be Colorado’s last standing coal plant? It’s an open question. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest utility, wants it to be Comanche 3…
Prescribed Burn Planned in Vallecito-Piedra Area
Weather permitting, burning operations in the area will begin in early April and could continue through early May…
Volunteers Welcome at Chimney Rock National Monument
In my three years as a volunteer, I have had the opportunity to learn about Puebloan architecture, lifestyle, food and water sources and cultural practices…
Help Preserve History by Joining the Chimney Rock Volunteer Team
Without our volunteers, CRIA would be unable to provide the interpretive program that keeps Chimney Rock’s history alive…
Hunter Education Class for Youth on March 20
This class is limited to 10 students, 12 years old or younger, who have successfully completed the Internet course…
Wolf Creek Sees Eleven Fresh Inches
We’re all in this together. Please take ownership in your part to keep us open – remember to Mask Up and Practice Social Distancing to keep the ski season going….
Conservation Groups Cheer US House Passage of Colorado Public Lands Package
“The widespread support for the CORE Act across Colorado speaks for itself,” Bennet said in a statement…
OPINION: Wild Horses Help Protect Against Climate Change
Due to the combined effects of wrong-headed politics, greed and ignorance, our native north American species herbivory has been decimated…
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Announces 2021 Season
The historic steam railroad, owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico, will offer all new route schedules…
Colorado Native Plant Society Lecture Tomorrow, March 2
In exchange for food in the form of nectar and pollen, pollinators help plants reproduce by moving pollen from flower to flower…
VIDEO: Colorado Big Game Hunting License Applications Open March 1
“It’s very important all hunters read the 2021 Colorado Big Game brochure, which is available at all CPW office locations and online…”
Xcel Energy Plans to Double Renewables
“Colorado is getting cleaner air, more good jobs and savings for consumers with more renewable energy,” Polis said…
LETTER: The US Bears a Special Responsibility
President Biden’s move, however, has been criticized by a number of Republicans, including Representative Lauren Boebert…
OPINION: Conservation Groups File Challenge to Doomed Hydropower Project
“Unsustainable use of the Colorado River has already taken this life source to its knees,” said Jen Pelz…
Durango School District’s First Electric School Bus?
Beyond environmental benefits, the electric bus will bring tangible health benefits to students who ride the bus…