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 …
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 …
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 …
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