BLM issued its draft Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan in June. CWF, joined by NWF, submitted our comment letter on September 20. This draft plan includes public lands it manages in iconic South Park. The South Park preferred alternative largely is consistent with the recommendations developed through hard work since 2015 by CWF, NWF, Park …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Shelby Wieman | | 303-957-6011 Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order to Conserve Colorado Wildlife and Habitat, While Protecting Public Safety DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis today signed an executive order that supports Colorado’s wildlife, their habitat and migratory routes, while protecting public safety. Habitat loss poses a significant …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Shelby Wieman | | 303-957-6011 Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order to Conserve Colorado Wildlife and Habitat, While Protecting Public Safety DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis today signed an executive order that supports Colorado’s wildlife, their habitat and migratory routes, while protecting public safety. Habitat loss poses a significant …
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 has been introduced in the House and Senate on May 16, 2019. In the Senate the bill was introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). In the House the bill was introduced by Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). The bill, if …
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 has been introduced in the House and Senate on May 16, 2019. In the Senate the bill was introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). In the House the bill was introduced by Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL). The bill, if …
The bill to alter the mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission was signed into law by Governor Polis on April 16. The law has changed the oil and gas statute and now prioritizes protection of public safety, health, welfard and the environment. As to wildlife, the upcoming rulemaking process to update the …
The bill to alter the mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission was signed into law by Governor Polis on April 16. The law has changed the oil and gas statute and now prioritizes protection of public safety, health, welfard and the environment. As to wildlife, the upcoming rulemaking process to update the …
On March 15, the Bureau of Land Management issued its Records of Decision (RODs) that amend the greater sage grouse public lands use plans in several states including Colorado. The plans, as amended, will signficantly reduce protections for large acreages of greater sage grouse habitat in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. The plans, …
On March 15, the Bureau of Land Management issued its Records of Decision (RODs) that amend the greater sage grouse public lands use plans in several states including Colorado. The plans, as amended, will signficantly reduce protections for large acreages of greater sage grouse habitat in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. The plans, …
ON March 12 the President signed into law the public lands package, the John D. Dingell, Jr., Conservation, Management and Recreation Act. It includes permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It is the largest public lands package in decades. It passed with huge support: 85% in the House and 92% in the …
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