On March 4, 2021 Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a bill that would end speculative oil and gas leasing on federally managed public lands. In Colorado, for example, the Bureau of Land Management has offered in its quarterly lease sales lands with low oil and gas potential that are relied upon by bighorn sheep …
On Friday February 26 the House passed Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. It combines eight earlier pieces of legislation. Title VII is the Colorado Recreation and Economy Act (CORE), the bill earlier introduced by Colorado Rep. Neguse. Title II is the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2021, the bill earlier introduced by Colorado …
Colorado College’s State of the Rockies – Conservation in the West Poll was released on February 4, 2021. Very encouraging results! They are in line with what CWF focuses upon in our work. As to Energy on Public Lands – for Colorado, “70% would prefer their member of Congress emphasize conservation and recreation on public …
The Biden Administration’s pause on January 27, 2021 on oil and gas leasing on federally-managed public lands provides a necessary opportunity to scrutinize the leasing program. CWF welcomes this pause. Many parcels that BLM has leased during the past several years have been in severe winter range, production areas and migration corridors relied upon by …
On January 14, 2021 at its meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) draft plan for a process and timeline framework for reintroducing wolves to Colorado, in accordance with voter-passed Proposition 114. Approximately 250 viewers tuned into this portion of the virtual meeting via youtube. You can find the …
The new wildlife series rules referenced below became effective on January 15, 2021. Earlier post on November 23, 2020: On November 23, 2020 the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission voted unanimously to adopt new wildlife rules [1200 series] that provide substantially improved protections for wildlife. We thank the Commission, staff and Colorado Parks and …
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 …
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