“The present we are now enduring is the climate-change future that we have been warned about for decades….”
Category: Environment/Recreation
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Eight
“Any one of us in the climate policy world could have developed this document in two months,” said one environmental advocate, who asked to remain anonymous in order to speak candidly…
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Seven
Polis’ unexpected shakeup of the AQCC convinced some climate-action advocates that their differences with the governor were deep-seated and potentially irreconcilable…
EDITORIAL: A Little Nitrogen in the Water? Part One
“Algal blooms can severely reduce or eliminate oxygen in the water, leading to illnesses in fish and other aquatic life, and the death of large numbers of fish….”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Five
In a letter sent to Polis and AQCC commissioners in February, the coalition warned that Colorado was “far off track” from meeting its new goals…
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Four
I find myself with a sense of urgency that wants to push us to go faster,” agreed commissioner Elise Jones. “My understanding is that the gap we’re trying to make up is pretty significant….”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Three
Now they feared that the governor would choose to implement the new law slowly, in small pieces or not at all. And over the next year and a half, they would largely be proven right…
Science Shows Wolverines in the Contiguous US Are Healthy
“In the time since our original proposal, the science on wolverine has been greatly advanced thanks to the work of state wildlife agencies and researchers in the US and around the world…”
CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Two
There are communities that have already been bearing the burden of pollution, in addition to income inequality, racism, all of these things,” Gonzalez said…
A Members-Only Star Party on Friday, October 9
We will start around 6pm while it is still light so people having telescope problems can get help from more experienced telescope operators. There will be birthday cake in honor of our youngest members…
Public Surveys on the San Juan National Forest
“Although the survey is entirely voluntary, participation is extremely important so we can assess visitor experiences on the Forest and strive to make it a better place to visit…”
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Opposes Wolf Introduction Measure
“This is not just about simply checking a box on a ballot. Proposition 114 would have significant, long-lasting, detrimental impacts on both wildlife and Coloradans,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO…
OPINION: Wolves Are Indigenous to Colorado
In the wake of Manifest Destiny, take a moment to pause and see what is happening to the Earth. Take that moment now, before it is too late…
VIDEO: Flying Fish
“We can get a large quantity of fish into high mountain lakes that are basically only accessible by foot or horseback…”
Wolf Creek Season Tickets On Sale Now, Priced to Sell
Fans of Wolf Creek Ski Area have one week to buy season passes at discount prices. This week… From the Wolf Creek website: The Pre-Season READ MORE
Celebrate Colorado on National Public Lands Day, Tomorrow
National Public Lands Day is an annual opportunity to celebrate our state’s outdoor heritage, diverse landscapes, and bring people from all Colorado communities together to enjoy our public lands…
CPW Lifts Voluntary Fishing Closures for Southwest Colorado
“We know it’s tough to curtail fishing activity, but we also know that anglers know the importance of helping to sustain Colorado’s trout populations…”
San Juan National Forest Clean-up Day This Saturday
2020 has been a banner year for our public lands, with increased interest in the outdoors bringing higher visitation… and an unfortunate side-effect: trash…
Sweeping Federal Protections for Colorado Public Lands?
“We have been looking for every opportunity that we can to get this bill across the finish line,” the Lafayette Democrat added…