The Colorado Roadless Rule (CRR), resulting from a seven-year process, became effective on July 3, 2012. The CRR protects important wildlife habitat in 363 roadless areas consisting of approximately 4.2 million acres. Of that number, 1,219,200 acres are designated as Upper Tier; these acres receive special protections. CRR incorporates several trade-offs. CWF, in conjunction with …
The Colorado Roadless Rule (CRR), resulting from a seven-year process, became effective on July 3, 2012. The CRR protects important wildlife habitat in 363 roadless areas consisting of approximately 4.2 million acres. Of that number, 1,219,200 acres are designated as Upper Tier; these acres receive special protections. CRR incorporates several trade-offs. CWF, in conjunction with …
On June 22, 2012, US District Judge Marcia Krieger set aside the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision in its Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the Roan Plateau. She found the BLM’s decision violated the Administrative Procedures Act because it did not sufficiently address the community alternative, cumulative air quality impacts and potential …
On June 22, 2012, US District Judge Marcia Krieger set aside the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision in its Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the Roan Plateau. She found the BLM’s decision violated the Administrative Procedures Act because it did not sufficiently address the community alternative, cumulative air quality impacts and potential …
Headwaters Economics, an independent research group, released a new study showing that Colorado’s federal public lands drive economic growth. See Denver Post article by Jason Blevins below: By Jason Blevins The Denver Post 05/30/2012 – 9:41 PM EDT <pre>Protected federal lands are fueling Colorado’s economic vitality by luring both employers and employees eager to pursue …
Headwaters Economics, an independent research group, released a new study showing that Colorado’s federal public lands drive economic growth. See Denver Post article by Jason Blevins below: By Jason Blevins The Denver Post 05/30/2012 – 9:41 PM EDT <pre>Protected federal lands are fueling Colorado’s economic vitality by luring both employers and employees eager to pursue …
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. North Park is a highly valued destination for fishing, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor …
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. North Park is a highly valued destination for fishing, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor …
On May 2, 2012, 7 years after the process began, the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule was released and announced by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Governor John Hickenlooper. “It provides conservation for 4.2 million acres in Colorado’s national forests.” Of that acreage, 1.2 million will have greater protection. CWF supports …
On May 2, 2012, 7 years after the process began, the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule was released and announced by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Governor John Hickenlooper. “It provides conservation for 4.2 million acres in Colorado’s national forests.” Of that acreage, 1.2 million will have greater protection. CWF supports …
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