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- CO Wildlife Commn passes resolution re oil and gas draft rules - May 1, 2008On May 1, the Colorado Wildlife Commission issued a resolution that addresses reclamation and other wildlife provisions of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission draft rules.
- Sen. Salazar's guest commentary on Roan Plateau - April 25, 2008Guest commentary by Sen. Salazar on Roan Plateau in the Denver Post April 25, 2008
- Roan Plateau legislation introduced - April 21, 2008On April 17, Senator Salazar, Representative Salazar and Representative Udall introduced legislation to protect the Roan Plateau and to Maximize Colorado's Oil and Gas Leasing Revenues
- Draft Rules for CO Oil and Gas Development Released - March 31, 2008Acting Director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, David Neslin, announced the release of the Draft Rules for OIl and Gas Development in Colorado on March 31.
- CO severance tax plan would help fund higher ed, wildlife, renewable energy and transportation projects - March 26, 2008Denver Post article, March 26, Severance Tax Teamwork, unveils severance tax plan to help fund higher ed [55% of the plan], wildlife habitat, renewable energy and transportation projects.
- See Gov. Ritter's and DNR's Comments to Oil Shale Draft PEIS - March 24, 2008Governor Ritter's comments to the BLM in response to its Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement appear on the Governor's website. The website also contains the Department of Natural Resource's technical comments.
- GJ Sentinel editorial Gov. Ritter "right on oil shale" - March 24, 2008See March 24 editorial in Grand Junction Sentinel, "Gov. Ritter right on oil shale"
- Sen. Salazar issues press release re defeat of amendment that sought to override 1-year moratorium on oil shale development - March 14, 2008On March 13, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar issued a press release informing that the Senate "voted down a Republican amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution that sought to override a one-year moratorium on oil shale development."
- BLM Brushes Aside Gov. Ritter's Roan Proposal - March 14, 2008On Thursday, March 13, the Bureau of Land Management brushed aside the thoughtful compromise proposal for the Roan Plateau that was made by Governor Ritter. CWF immediately critcized the BLM for failing to work with the Sta
- Next Steps in COGCC Rulemaking re minimizing adverse impacts on wildlife - March 9, 2008See http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/Rulemaking on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Department website for the rulemaking timeline.
- Division of Wildlife adds upper Eagle Valley to deer feeding - February 18, 2008The Colorado Division of Wildlife has added the upper Eagle Valley to its deer feeding operations. Officials said that some deer are stranded in deep snow areas. The Division also continues to feed deer and pronghorn in the Gunnison Basin.&
- CWF 2008 Elk and Pronghorn Raffle - January 28, 2008CWF 2008 Elk and Pronghorn Raffle
- Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial - January 14, 2008Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial Sunday, January 13, 2008 "Trio's change of heart on Roan is welcome"
- CWF Launches Legislation Tracking - January 11, 2008CWF has launched its legislation tracking feature. Click on Legislation and you will see the first 3 bills we have posted.
- Motor Veh. on Public Lands bill moves to House Floor - January 10, 2008THR08-1069 a bill re motor vehicles on public lands, was introduced in the House by Rep. Kathleen Curry on January 9. Senate Sponsor is Senator Lois Tochtrop. "
- Roadless: Denver Post editorial - January 2, 2008Roadless: Here is the link to the January 2 editorial in the Denver Post: www.denverpost.com/search/ci_7856426
- Roadless: Forest Service has published rulemaking Notice of Intent for CO Petition - December 26, 2007Roadless: The Forest Service published today its Notice of Intent in the Federal Register for the draft environmental impact statement for Colorado.
- Roan Plateau: Governor Ritter Issues Press Release - December 20, 2007Governor Ritter Issued a Press Release and Held a Press Conference on the Roan Plateau, December 20. 1 <
- 10 Mountain Mayors send a strong letter to Americans for American Energy organization - December 17, 2007Dear Mr. Sims and Mr. Schnacke, We are writing to express our growing dismay over the misrepresentations promoted by Americans for American Energy in service of your industry’s effort to open the public lands on the Roan Plateau f
- Rocky Mt. News story re Threats to Wildlife from Pace of Drilling - December 12, 2007 Rocky Mountain News
- Colorado Oil and Gas Timeline and Process for Adoption of COGCC Rules - December 10, 2007The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has released the Timeline for Adoption of COGCC Rules to Implement HB 1298 and 1341. CWF has been involved actively in submitting comments this fall and this winter on process and wildlife content
- BLM Issues Instruction Memo re Bush Exec Order, Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation - December 4, 2007CWF learned of this BLM instruction memorandum on Saturday and will watch closely to see how BLM implements it.
- Charlie Meyers interviews new DOW Director Remington - November 25, 2007See the interview conducted by Denver Post columnist Charlie Meyers in the November 24 Sunday Sports section, linked here.
- Tom Remington Named as New Director of Division of Wildlife - November 20, 2007On November 19, Tom Remington was named as the New Director of the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Click on the link to access the press release.
- DOW Ponders ATV Enforcement Act - November 16, 2007By Gary Gerhardt The Colorado Division of Wildlife is closer to calling for a legislative bill that would give wildlife officers power to enforce off-road vehicle laws on federal and state lands.
- Protecting the Crown Jewel, Ignoring... - November 16, 2007By Gary Gerhardt Does focusing so intently on preserving the Roan Plateau obscure the fact that the entire region around the area is being sacrificed to oil and gas production? Bob Elderkin of the Colorado Mule Deer Association and a fo
- Colorado Wildlife Commission Policy re Energy Development - November 16, 2007Title: ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN COLORADO Effective Date: September 13, 2007 Revised Date: POLICY STATEMENT It is the intent of the Commission to uphold
- CWF, NWF, CMDA Appeal BLM Denial of Protest re South Parachute GAP - November 16, 2007CWF, NWF and Colorado Mule Deer Association Filed Notice of Appeal to Interior Board of Land Appeals. (The next step is to file the Statement of Reasons within 30 days.)