“The GPS collar will allow our biologists and wildlife managers to learn more about the travel patterns of wolves that are coming into the state…”
Category: Environment/Recreation
OPINION: Drain Lake Powell, Not Colorado Farms
As with any water crisis, advocates and government officials work overtime to come up with solutions that will meet their narrow needs…
OPINION: The Words That Kill Rivers
If you are a professional environmentalist and trained in water law or hydrology, you’re taught this language in college and law school…
OPINION: President Biden Endorses the ’30×30′ Initiative
“The President’s executive order also places racial and economic equity at the forefront of America’s conservation plan…”
Extended Delays on Wolf Creek Pass Today, Due to Winter Maintenance Operations
Work will take place on the west side of Wolf Creek Pass. Travelers will encounter a very lengthy delay that will last for several hours…
Will Congress Reverse Last-minute Trump Rule on Migratory Birds?
Migratory Bird Treaty Act would not be available to prosecute companies for accidental bird deaths…
Shed-antler Collecting is Prohibited through April 30 in Colorado
“The purpose of the closures is to reduce disturbance of wintering wildlife during the time of year they are most vulnerable…”
Environmental Lawsuits Seek to Overturn Trump’s Fracking Leases
“The time has come for BLM to take stock of the monumental danger caused by its entire oil and gas program…”
Blue Mesa Reservoir Trout Tournament Kicks Off Feb. 1
“We appreciate angler participation in maintaining balance in the Blue Mesa fishery,” Brauch said. “Working together, we will continue to provide quality opportunities for both kokanee and trophy lake trout….”
10 Inches of Fresh Snow at Wolf Creek
The Upper Lodge and Prospecter Grill are open with a very limited menu. All seating will be outdoors from 8:30am to 3:00pm daily. It is recommended that you bring your own snacks, lunch and water…
‘Christmas Bird Count’ 2020
This year we tallied 67 species on count day totaling 4,746 birds observed. This is five more species and over 1500 more birds than we detected during the last count…
OPINION: Wild Horses & Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Do wild horses hold the key to keeping CWD under control, reducing wildfire fuels, and reseeding wildfire damaged public lands?
FIELD NOTES: Lessons Learned from Colorado Wildfires, Part Two
“There’s literally not enough seed,” Garner said. “It’s like trying to buy toilet paper in the middle of a pandemic. It’s just not there…”
Environmental Coalition Challenges Wolf Delisting
“We have seen what happens when ‘management’ of wolves is returned to hostile state wildlife agencies disinterested in maintaining robust, stable, and genetically diverse wolf populations…”
FIELD NOTES: Lessons Learned from Colorado Wildfires, Part One
Before last summer, the Hayman Fire was the largest wildfire in Colorado’s recorded history, at over 138,114 acres…
‘United Way Ski Day’ Tomorrow at Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek Ski Area will offer discounted full-day tickets to benefit United Way on Wednesday, January 13…
Center for Western Priorities Launches ’30×30′ Conservation Effort
The ‘Winning the West 2020’ poll, taken before the 2020 election, showed overwhelming approval for the 30×30 initiative in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico…
Stay Safe in the National Forest
With winter comes snowy adventures and a new set of activities to enjoy. Winter also brings challenges, changes in road and campground status, and new safety considerations…
OPINION: Burning And Learning? Wild Horses Reduce Frequency and Intensity of Wildfire
People in Australia are learning from the latest US research and empirical results on wildfires and reducing both the frequency and intensity of wildfire…