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Category: Environment/Recreation

Science Shows Wolverines in the Contiguous US Are Healthy

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Post Contributor

“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…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

CLIMATE INACTION: How Colorado’s ‘Clean Energy’ Push Fell Short, Part Two

Posted on October 8, 2020October 9, 2020 by Post Contributor

There are communities that have already been bearing the burden of pollution, in addition to income inequality, racism, all of these things,” Gonzalez said…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

A Members-Only Star Party on Friday, October 9

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Public Surveys on the San Juan National Forest

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Post Contributor

“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…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Opposes Wolf Introduction Measure

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Post Contributor

“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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

OPINION: Wolves Are Indigenous to Colorado

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, Opinion/Letters

VIDEO: Flying Fish

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 by Post Contributor

“We can get a large quantity of fish into high mountain lakes that are basically only accessible by foot or horseback…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation, Video
Wolf Creek Season Tickets On Sale Now, Priced to Sell

Wolf Creek Season Tickets On Sale Now, Priced to Sell

Posted on September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 by Bill Hudson

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

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

Celebrate Colorado on National Public Lands Day, Tomorrow

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

CPW Lifts Voluntary Fishing Closures for Southwest Colorado

Posted on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 by Post Contributor

“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…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation
San Juan National Forest Clean-up Day This Saturday

San Juan National Forest Clean-up Day This Saturday

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Sweeping Federal Protections for Colorado Public Lands?

Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Post Contributor

“We have been looking for every opportunity that we can to get this bill across the finish line,” the Lafayette Democrat added…

Posted in Environment/Recreation, News/Politics

GGP’s ‘Breakfast IN a Balloon’ Event Runs Today Through Sunday

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Post Contributor

The ‘Breakfast IN a Balloon’ event starts today, Thursday, September 17 and runs through Sunday, September 20. Tickets are still available….

Posted in Community, Environment/Recreation

RANGER STATION: Miles, the Iguana

Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 by Post Contributor

I assumed it was an escapee from a visitor, so we had to keep it in case someone reported him missing. But we don’t really have an “iguana section” in our Lost and Found box…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Audubon Society to Discuss Pagosa Wetlands

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Post Contributor

Eighty percent of all wildlife species use wetlands or riparian habitats at some point in their life cycle. According to the EPA, “More than half of our original wetlands have been drained and converted to other uses…”

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Deer Hunters May Be Selected for Chronic Wasting Disease Testing

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Post Contributor

Beginning in late September, CPW will be sending out letters to Colorado rifle season deer (buck and doe) hunters who have been selected for mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Tips for Minimizing Bear Conflicts During Fall Season

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Post Contributor

Colorado Parks and Wildlife received 3,644 bear reports from April 1 through August 31, down slightly from the 3,855 over the same timeframe the previous year…

Posted in Environment/Recreation

Dying, Off-Color Pine Needles Normal in Autumn

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Post Contributor

In Colorado, Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines, as well as some spruce and fir species, are the trees that are most commonly reported to be shedding needles in September and October…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
Latest Updates on Colorado Fires

Latest Updates on Colorado Fires

Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Post Contributor

The Pine Gulch Fire has burned an estimated 139,007 acres in an area north of Grand Junction. It was ignited by a lightning strike on July 31, and is 87% contained…

Posted in Environment/Recreation
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