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- Sen. Udall listening session-Browns Canyon May 18 Golden - April 30, 2013 Senator Mark Udall will host a listening session in Jefferson County to hear community comments about his Browns Canyon National Monument and Wilderness Area proposal and draft bill.
- Udall Draft Bill to Protect Browns Canyon - March 28, 2013 Senator Mark Udall announced his draft bill on March 28 to protect iconic Browns Canyon.
- Secretary Salazar announces final oil shale plan - March 22, 2013 On March 22, 2013, outgoing Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced BLM's final oil shale plan for research, demonstration and development, leading to potential conversion of leases for commercial development.
- CWF-NWF file protest with BLM re NW Larimer Co and North Park parcels - March 12, 2013 On March 11, CWF and NWF filed a protest with BLM re inclusion of 3 parcels in the oil and gas lease auction on May 9, 2013. Kremmling Field Office based its proposed leasing upon an outdated 1984 resource management plan.
- BLM signals intent to do master leasing plan for South Park - February 14, 2013 On February 12 and 13 Royal Gorge Field Office Manager Keith Berger stated that BLM likely will undertake a conduct a master leasing planning process for South Park (Park County, Colorado).
- Outdoor Industry Assn state by state economic benefits of outdoor recreation report - February 14, 2013 On February 14, 2013 the Oudoor Industry Assn released its state by state economic data re outdoor recreation. Link and Colorado statistics are below.
- Conservation in the West Poll - Colorado Report - February 8, 2013 Colorado College's State of the Rockies Project has issued its Conservation in the West Poll re water, public lands and energy development. A link to the Colorado report appears below.
- Sally Jewell nominated as Secretary of the Interior - February 6, 2013 Presient Obama has nominated REI CEO Sally Jewell to succeed Ken Salazar as Secretary of the Department of Interior according to an AP source.
- BLM defers North Fork Valley Parcels from oil and gas lease auction - February 6, 2013 On February 6, 2013 BLM announced that it will remove all of the parcels in the North Fork Valley that it had planned to offer for oil and gas leases at its February 14 auction.
- Secretary Salazar Announces He Is Resigning - January 16, 2013 On January 16, 2013 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that he is resigning. He will return to Colorado in March.
- 2013 CWF Elk License Raffle - January 14, 20132013 CWF Elk License Raffle
- COGCC Approves New Groundwater Rules - January 7, 2013On January 7, 2013, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approved new groundwater monitoring rules. The text of its press release is below. CWF is disappointed that the rules do not require sampling of
- COGCC Press Release re Groundwater Protection Proposals - January 1, 2013 On December 31, 2012, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission issued the press release below:
- Open Space and Trails Expanded in Denver Metro Area - December 31, 2012 On December 31, 2012 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and US Fish and Wildlife Service announced expanded acreage of Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and its connection to open space and trail system.
- Senate Passes Bill to Increase Watershed Protection Funds - December 28, 2012On December 28, 2012, the US Senate passed the Hurricane Sandy bill. It includes the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Emergency Forest Restoration Program funding is included in the bill. See Senator Udall's statement below. &a
- Senate rejects Sen. Udall's amendment to restore USFS Wildland Fire Mgmt Fund in advance of 2013 - December 28, 2012 On December 28, the US Senate rejected an amendment introduced by Senators Udall and Testeer to the Supplemental Appropriation for Disaster Assistance which would have restored $653 million to the US Forest Service Wildland Fire Management Accoun
- West is Best Report (link): How Public Lands in the West Create a Competitive Economic Advantage - November 30, 2012See link to a new research paper and report prepared by Headwater Economics, "West is Best: How Public Lands in the West Create a Competitive Economic Advantage" (Dated: November 22, 2012)
- BLM extends comment period re CO White River FO oil/gas plan - November 21, 2012 The BLM White River Field Office has announced it has extending the public comment period on its draft oil and gas resource management plan to January 28, 2013. This Field Office plan encompasses 1.7 million acres of subsurface mineral esta
- BLM releases oil shale Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement - November 9, 2012 On November 9, 2012, the BLM released its final programmatic environmental impact statement for oil shale. CWF applauds its balanced decision which requires research before consideration of commercial leases.
- NWF Poll-- Sportsmen's Strong Support for Conservation, Access to Public Lands - September 25, 2012 NWF released its poll on September 25, 2012 that reaffirms sportsmen's strong support for conservation, access to public lands.
- CWF and NWF's South Park Comments to BLM's Draft Env. Assessment - September 18, 2012 On September 17, 2012 CWF and NWF submitted comments to the BLM re its Royal Gorge Field Office's Draft Environmental Assessment. We confined our comments to opposing inclusion of 6 parcels in South Park in the February 2013 lease auction.
- BLM Proposes 6 South Park parcels for Feb. Lease Auction - August 22, 2012 BLM's Royal Gorge Field Office issued an Environmental Assessment on August 17, 2012 that includes 6 parcels in South Park. 5 of these parcels are in the vicinity of Spinney Mountain Reservoir. Public comment period runs to September
- CWF comments re app for permit to drill in NW Gunnison Co. - August 13, 2012 CWF submitted comments on August 9, 2012 to the US Forest Service on an application for permit to drill on federal public land in northwest Gunnison County. CWF made 3 recommendations.
- Matthew Lepore Selected as COGCC director - August 2, 2012 Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources sent out this press release on August 2. Matthew Lepore has been named the new director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
- Park County Commission letter to BLM - August 1, 2012 On July 5, 2012 Park County Commission issued the following letter to the Bureau of Land Management's Royal Gorge Field Office.
- Sen. Udall applauds Buena Vista Town Trustees vote to protect Browns Canyon - July 26, 2012 The Buena Vista Town Trustees voted unanimously on July 24, 2012 to support protection of Browns Canyon. CWF has supported permanent protection for several years. Senator Udall's press release, issued July 25 is reprinted below.
- Gov. Appoints CO Parks and Wildlife Commission - July 10, 2012 Governor Hickenlooper announced on July 9, 2012 his 11 appointments to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.
- Colorado Roadless Rule Protects Habitat while Addressing Wildfire Risk Mgmt - July 3, 2012The Colorado Roadless Rule (CRR), resulting from a seven-year process, became effective on July 3, 2012. CRR protects important wildlife habitat in 363 roadless areas. The CRR consists of approximately 4.2 million acres. Of that amount, 1,219,200
- BLM's decision for Roan Plateau set aside by US District Judge - June 29, 2012 On June 22, 2012, US District Judge Marcia Krieger set aside the Bureau of Land Management's decision in its Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement for the Roan Plateau.
- Study: CO's federal public lands drive economic growth - May 31, 2012 Headwaters Economics, an independent research group, released a new study showing that Colorado's federal public lands drive economic growth. See Denver Post article below.
- Need for Riparian Setbacks Highlighted - May 12, 2012 CWF, in conjunction with NWF, TU, TRCP and Barbara Vasquez have worked hard and effectively to shine light on the need for riparian setbacks for oil and gas operations to prevent the types of problems that have occurred in North Park.&
- CO Roadless Rule Final EIS Released - May 2, 2012On May 2, 2012, 7 years after th eprocess began, the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule was released and announced by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsak and Governor John Hickenlooper.
- Sen. Ag Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill, with Key Bennet Amendments - April 27, 2012 On April 26, the Senate Agricultural Committee passed the 2012 Farm Bill, including key amendments backed by Colorado's Senator Michael Bennet. CWF applauds Senator Bennet and these measures to help farmers, ranchers, sportsmen and other co
- CO House Bill 12-1317 re CPW Commission Composition passed the House on a 35-30 vote - April 19, 2012 Colorado House Bill 12-1317 re composition of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission passed in the House on April 18 on a 35-30 vote. This bill, as passed, was amended on the House Floor on 2nd reading April 16. It does not
- CO HB 1322 killed by Education Committee April 16 - April 16, 2012On April 16 the Colorado House Education Committee killed House Bill 12-1322 on an 8-5 vote. The bill would have required ceding to the state the federal public lands in Colorado that are suitable for agriculture.
- CO Parks and Wildlife Comn Approve Implementation Plan - February 10, 2012 On February 9, 2012 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Merger Implementation Plan. The Div. of Parks and Div. of Wildlife merged July 1, 2011.
- BLM Releases Oil Shale draft PEIS - February 3, 2012Early on February 3, BLM released its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for oil shale. It analyzes an allocation decision made in 2008. Its preferred alternative is to maintain focus on research demonstration and development.
- BLM close to deciding whether master leasing planning for South Park - January 28, 2012BLM said it is close to making a decision whether to undertake master leasing planning for South Park. Colorado Wildlife Federation submitted an application to BLM on November 4, 2011 seeking master leasing planning in South Park concerning pote
- CWF opposes Flaming Gorge Pipeline Project - December 22, 2011 CWF, in conjunction with National Wildlife Federation and Wyoming Wildlife Federation, filed a Motion to Intervene in the FERC proceeding in which Wyco Power and Water filed an application for a preliminary permit, proposing to study feasibility&
- Parks Willdife Comn settles on rec for Comn composition - December 10, 2011 At its December meeting (12/8-9) the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission settled on its final recommendations on Legislative Declaration, Agency Mission and Commission Composition:
- Udall Highlights USFS findings re bark beetle mgmt - December 2, 2011 Pasted below is Sen. Udall's press release Dec.1, 2011 highlighting Forest Service findings to manage the bark beetle epidemic
- Article: North Park Big Game Habitat at Risk, groups argue - November 4, 2011 The following article was written by E&E reporter Scott Streater, November 3, 2011 in its Land Letter
- Roadless: 10th Cir. Vacates Injunction - October 21, 2011Roadless: On October 21, 2011, the Tenth Circuit reversed the District Court's issuance of a permanent injunction. The Court remanded to district court to vacate the permanent injunction.
- CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number - October 8, 2011 At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of seats, which it will then recommend to the legislature (2012 session).
- News Coverage - OIl Shale Hearing in Grand Junction - August 24, 2011 Here are links to the news coverage re the oil shale hearing by the US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (House Committee on Natural Resources)
- Aug. 23 News re Aug. 24 Oil Shale Field Hearing - August 23, 2011Here are some August 23 news pieces re the August 24 US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources field hearing in Grand Junction about oil shale.
- Four CWF-related You Tube pieces - August 22, 2011 A new YouTube piece has been released by City of Loveland which includes a discussion of the Big Thompson River.
- Congressional Subcommittee oil shale hearing Aug. 24 Grand Junction - August 22, 2011On August 24, the US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will convene an oversight field hearing about oil shale.
- Rick Cables Named Director of CO Parks and Widlife - June 13, 2011 The Wildlife Commission and Parks Board selected Region 2 Regional Forester Rick Cables as the director of the new combined agency, Division of Parks and Wildlife. His selection was approved by the Executive Director of the Dept. of Natura
- Gov. signs merger bill - June 7, 2011On June 6, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the bill to merge the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Division of Parks. The combined agency is the Division of Parks and Wildlife. On May 6, the bill to merge th
- DOI-Wild-Lands-Policy - June 3, 2011 Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a new wild lands policy memorandum on June 1, after Congress on April 14 prohibited the use of appropriated funds to implement, administer, or enforce Secretarial Order 3011 during fiscal ye
- CWF Thanks Silent Auction Contributors - May 16, 2011 CWF thanks the many contributors of excellent silent auction items for the fundraiser on May 10. Stoney's Bar & Grill hosted our fundraiser and we thank Stoney's for their generous contributions. Stoney's is located at 11th and Li
- CO House Bill 1223 dead in Senate - May 12, 2011 Update: May 11 -- The bill was introduced in the Senate last night and assigned to the State, Veterans and Military Affairs and Local Government. The bill now has died. This is good news!
- BLM oil shale scoping mtgs held May 3 and 4 in Colorado - May 5, 2011 BLM held public scoping meetings in Denver and in Rifle in its "process to take a fresh look" at commercial oil shale plans that were announced in 2008.
- SB 208 - 5/2 in House Ag Comm - April 21, 2011Update: April 21 Senate Bill 11-208 will be heard before the House Agricultural, Livestock & Natural Resources Committee on May 2. CO Senate Bill 11-208 passed third reading in the Senate on April 19. It now moves to the House an
- Dir. app. -Div. of Parks & Wildlife Closes 4/18! - April 14, 2011 CWF was surprised to see that although SB 11-208 has not reached the House yet, the job announcement for the position of Director of Parks and Wildlife not only is posted, but the application period closes on Monday, April 18. Does this seem to a
- xxx - April 12, 2011 The Congressional compromise budget proposed late Friday to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year would not fund the wild lands policy announced by DOI Secretary Salazar in December.
- Salazar Wild Lands Policy Would be Postponed in Budget Compromise - April 12, 2011The Congressional compromise budget proposed late Friday, April 8 to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year would not fund the wild lands policy that had been announced by DOI Secretary Salazar in December 2010.
- CO SB 11-208 delayed til next week - April 12, 2011Update: April 12: Colorado Senate Bill 11-208 did not pass 2nd reading. Instead it has been delayed until next Monday, the 18th. Senate President Brandon Shaffer requested lay over of the bill due to discussion about whether the bill could&
- CO HB 1150 Pulled 2/21 by Sponsor Rep. Jon Becker - February 21, 2011 CO Rep. Becker confirmed on February 17 that he will pull his bill, HB 11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock & Wildlife Committee hearing. CWF has strongly opposed the bill. This bill woul
- Dept. of Interior to rethink 2008 oil-shale regulations/policies - February 16, 2011 On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which includes reassessing the 2008 BLM commercial leasing regulations.
- State Land Board withdraws 3 parcels from oil and gas lease auction 2/17 - February 12, 2011 At the Colorado State Land Board meeting February 11, 2011, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic process with DOW staff re important wildlife values on proposed lease auction parcels to avoid, or at least minimize adverse impact
- BLM to identify lands with wilderness characteristics - December 24, 2010 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a secretarial order on December 23 that the BLM evaluate lands for wild lands characteristics as part of its multiple use mission. It is a reversal of the policy in effect since 2003.
- GAO's report re limited water supply relating to oil shale - December 7, 2010Las week the Government Accountability Office issued a report concerning limited water supply in the West in the context of oil shale.
- Feds Launch Review for Baca Refuge (CO) Drilling PLan - November 10, 2010 From Colorado Energy News http://coloradoenergynews.com "After withdrawing an earlier approval for test drilling leases in the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish and Wildlife Service is
- USFS Withdraws the 5 roadless parcels from gas lease auction 11/10 - November 2, 2010 CWF had been very concerned that 5 roadless parcels were listed for inclusion in the BLM's November 10, 2010 oil and gas lease auction. The parcels now have been withdrawn from the auction as stated in the November 1st Addendum No.3. to the
- BLM Advances Oil Shale Research in Colorado - October 14, 2010On October 13, 2010, The Bureau of Land Management announced its 2 nominations for the second round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases in northwest Colorado's Piceance Basin.
- Colorado Gubernatorial Q and A - October 5, 2010Five participating groups pose nine questions to Colorado's Gubernatorial candidates
- CO Division of Wildlife and Energy Cos enter into 355,000 acres of Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plans - August 10, 2010 On August 10, 2010, Governor Ritter announced Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plan agreements between the Colorado Division of Wildlife and gas companies that cover 355,000 acres on Colorado's West Slope (Piceance Basin).
- CWF applauds passage of House CLEAR Act- Land Water Conservation Fund provision and removal of 2 exemptions - July 31, 2010 On July 30, the House passed the CLEAR Act, H.R. 3534. Its version fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It also would remove two exemptions from public health and environmental protection concerning oil and gas drilling.
- Dept. Interior Finalizes Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms - May 17, 2010 On May 17, 2010 the Department of Interior announced finalized oil and gas leasing reforms for BLM managed sub-surface lands.
- CWF-NWF Submit Protest of BLM Proposed Lease Sale - May 4, 2010The Colorado Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation submitted a protest on May 1 regarding the proposed BLM May lease sale.
- Final CO Roadless Plan Adds Protections for Wildlife - April 7, 2010 On April 6, Governor Ritter released the State's revised roadless plan and forwarded to the US Department of Agriculture for review and approval. In CWF's view, the revised plan contains important protections for wildlife, including a
- Join CWF at our Banquet to Support All Things Wild in Colorado - March 8, 2010Buy your tickets today for the Colorado Wildlife Federation Banquet for All Things Wild in Colorado
- Department of Interior Announced Greater Sage Grouse Listing Warranted But Precluded - March 5, 2010On Friday, March 5 the US Department of Interior announced that the greater sage grouse will not be listed as an endangered or threatened speices under the Endangered Species Act. Its status will be warranted (for listing) but preclude
- Sec. Salazar announces oil and gas leasing reform - January 7, 2010 On January 6, Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced reforms to oil and gas leasing policy on federal public lands.
- Jim Martin named ED, CO Dept.of Natural Resources - October 26, 2009On October 26, Governor Ritter announced Jim Martin as his selection for Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. He will succeed Harris Sherman who was confirmed as USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Marti
- Sec. Salazar Announces DOI will offer new RD&D OIl Shale Leases - October 20, 2009On October 20, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior, Ken Salazar, announced that the Department will invite submission of applications for a second round of RD&D oil shale leases. A notice will be published soon in the Federal Register. Com
- Harris Sherman Confirmed as USDA Under Sec Natural Resources and Environment - October 20, 2009Harris Sherman has been confirmed as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment , U.S. Department of Agriculture. On September 10, Colorado's Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources was nominated by the Obama Administration
- Rifle Raffle Drawing Dec. 21, 2009 - September 19, 2009CWF's rifle raffle drawing will be held on December 21, 2009 at 3:30 at the CWF office, 1410 Grant Street, Suite C-313, Denver CO 80203. Purchasers need not be present to win. Raffle License #2009-0849.Your opportunity to win one limited
- Cause of chronic wasting disease spread found - September 11, 2009For many years researchers have worked to identify the cause for spread of chronic wasting disease among deer and in elk. According to a study published on September 9 by Nature, the spread is caused by eating feces of an infected animal.&n
- Colorado Roadless Rule Revised Draft Released Aug 3 - August 4, 2009On August 3 the Colorado Department of Natural Resources released its proposed revision to the draft Colorado Roadless rule. The public may review and comment for the following 60-day period. The revised draft is posted at http://www.dnr.state.co.us/ro
- Draft CO Roadless Rule will open to public comment - July 19, 2009On July 13, Governor Ritter announced that the draft Colorado roadless rule will be released soon and be open to public comment.The initial draft rule was published in July 2008 by the US Forest Service and public comment closed in October. Since then
- CWF Comments on Oil Shale RD&D Program - May 28, 2009CWF, National Wildlife Federation and Wyoming Wildlife Federation submitted comments to the BLM on May 28, 2009 pursuant to the request for public comments re "Withdrawal of the Call for Nominations - Oil Shale Research, Development and Demonstrat
- Habitat Stamp reauth Bill passes General Assembly - May 1, 2009The Habitat Stamp reauthorization bill, S 09-235, passed House Appropriations on April 29 and HOuse Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee on April 22, with an amendment 10-1. The amendment unfortunately provides that the legislat
- CO Oil and Gas Rules Bill Signed by Gov. Ritter - April 23, 2009The oil and gas rules review bill was signed by Governor Ritter on April 22. The bill had passed on 3rd reading on Senate Floor March 25.
- Oil and Gas Rules Information Sheet - January 27, 2009Oil and Gas Rules Sheet written by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
- Land along Big T may go up for sale - January 5, 2009Land along Big Thompson may go up for sale.
- Colorado Conservation Summit Executive Summary - December 24, 2008COLORADO’S WILDLIFE IN 2058: Our Shared Commitment to the Future
- CO Oil and Gas Conservation Comn adopted final rules on December 10. - December 11, 2008Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has adopted final oil and gas rules at its meetimg on December 10. December 9-11 meeting. CWF believes the rules represent a balanced compromise to provide minimum protections to wil
- Roadless: USDA grants CO request for more time to make recommendations for CO Rule - December 6, 2008Roadless: State of Colorado requested more time from the US Department of Agriculture to submit its recommendations for the Colorado Rule. This request has been granted. CWF applauds this new development as the State needs more time t
- Oil Shale Development - November 24, 2008In a blind rush to promote oil shale development, the Bureau of Land Management released rules Nov. 17 governing public-land oil shale operations and royalties.
- Drill Baby, Drill?? Do it right -- No Shortcuts With Our Wildlife, Land and Health. - November 19, 2008
- State Oil and Gas Commission Approves Rules - September 26, 2008Five leading wildlife conservation groups are praising the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s approval of new rules to protect wildlife during energy development and say the rules help ensure the future o
- Gov. Bill Ritter objected to prematurely move forward with commercial oil-shale development in Colorado. - September 24, 2008Gov. Bill Ritter objected today to the White House’s lates
- Colorado's Oil ad Gas Commission Approves Rules to Protect Wildlife - September 24, 2008On September 23, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approved, on a provisional vote, measures to help wildlife withstand the intensive oil and gas development, particularly on the west slope of Colorado.
- Roan Plateau Gas Leases Auctioned - a sad day - August 16, 2008On the morning of August 14, the BLM auctioned gas leases on 31 parcels of the majestic Roan Plateau. In december, Governor Ritter proposed a good plan that would have offered necessary protections for wildlife and produce greater revenue for the state.
- CWF and NWF file protest to BLM re: August 14th lease sale - August 1, 2008 The National Wildlife Federation and the Colorado Wildlife Federation hereby protest the inclusion of the following thirty-one parcels in the Notice of Competitive Lease Sale, Oil and Gas, dated June 9, 2008 (hereinafter Lease Sale Notice), for t
- USDA issues proposed rule and DEIS re CO Roadless Petition - July 22, 2008The proposed rule, draft environmental impact statememt (DEIS), the DEIS summary, dates for public meetings in Colorado and other information related to this rulemaking is available at the national roadless website http://www.roadless.fs.fed.us
- Gov. Ritters' response to BLM Decision to Lease Roan Plateau - June 9, 2008Shortly after the BLM's announcement of its plans to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas leases, Governor Ritter issued a press release in response.
- BLM Announces Roan Plateau Gas Lease Auction - June 9, 2008On June 9, 2008 the BLM announced that it intends to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas leasing.
- 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.
- Gov. Bill Ritter objected today to the White House's latest efforts to prematurely move forward with commercial oil-shale development in Colorado. - March 9, 2008
- 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.&
- 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.)