The Governor proclaimed the week of December 7-13 as Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Awareness Week. To reduce any increased impact on Colorado’s natural resources and search and rescue teams Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Tourism Office, Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, Colorado Avalanche Information Center and Colorado Search and Rescue Association developed a backcountry safety …
On October 30, 2020 Gov. Polis issued an Executive Order that creates Regional Partnerships. This Executive Order was issued during the event opening Fishers Peak State Park in Trinidad. CWF views formation and operation of the regional partnerships as a very important endeavor. Below is the Executive Order and here are the stated goals: 1. …
On October 30, 2020 the President signed into law the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051). CWF is pleased! Specific provisions include: establishing a chronic wasting disease (CWD) task force to develop an interstate action plan for state and federal cooperation relating to the disease, and commission a study by the National Academy of Sciences …
Governor Polis opened our newest and second largest State Park, Fishers Peak State Park, on Friday, October 30, 2020. He spoke of goals of public access, contributing to the local economy and protection of this land. At the outset, a small area – 250 acres will be opened to the public with a 3/4 mile …
Congress Passes Bipartisan ACE Act On October 1, 2020 the House passed the bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (ACE) on a voice vote, joining with the Senate’s earlier passage of this important conservation bill. Here are key provisions: Establishing a chronic wasting disease task force to develop an interstate action plan for state and federal …
Our public lands are an important resource that Coloradans – and Americans – value and enjoy for abundant wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities. Pressure on blocks of sensitive wildlife habitat, migration corridors and wildlife populations is increasing on our public lands from numerous sources. Conservationists often have resisted unsustainable resource extraction and encourage backcountry recreation for its public health benefits and economic contribution.
CWF honors our former chair of the board of directors, Kent Ingram, who passed away on August 28, 2020. Kent was a conservation force in Colorado and will be greatly missed. Board Chair Robin Knox’s message to the CWF Board, morning of August 29 œIt is with regret and sadness that I have to tell …
On August 4 the President signed the Great American Outdoors Act. This Act had passed the House and Senate on a huge bi-partisan vote. [The House passed the Act on a bipartisan vote of 310-107. The Senate passed the bill 73-25 on June 17.] It fully and permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation …
Last week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Land Use Specialist, Elissa Slezak, presented an excellent webinar on July 1 in which she explains what types of fences pose barriers to deer, elk and pronghorn and types of wildlife-friendly fencing. Some fences that continue to be barriers are old grazing fences that are not longer used, …
June 5: Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s campgrounds generally are open for groups of 10 or fewer. But before planning a reservation check to see if the county in which the site is located has requested continued closure. Here is a link to county health orders:http://counties.coloradogeodev.com/safer.html Note that at State Parks “playgrounds, picnic areas, group …
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