Category «News»

Colorado’s Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation

Colorado’s Principles for Advancing Outdoor Recreation and Conservation cpw.state.co.us/partners CWF has signed onto these Principles. Preamble We believe the uniquely American public land heritage is a privilege and a birthright, and Colorado’s abundant open space and outdoor recreation opportunities contribute to our quality of life and economic vitality. Combined with the North American Model of …

Rio Grande National Forest draft plan comments due 12/29

The public comments on the draft plan for the Rio Grande National Forest are due December 29. CWF’s representative attended the 4 public meetings held by the US Forest Service this fall. We have been urging all who care about wildlife connectivity between this forest and the Carson and SantaFe National Forests in New Mexico …

Rio Grande National Forest draft plan comments due 12/29

The public comments on the draft plan for the Rio Grande National Forest are due December 29. CWF’s representative attended the 4 public meetings held by the US Forest Service this fall. We have been urging all who care about wildlife connectivity between this forest and the Carson and SantaFe National Forests in New Mexico …

DOI to Reconsider Greater Sage Grouse Plan

On October 5, 2017 BLM issued its Notice of Intent to reconsier its federal greater sage grouse plan. This is disturbing because western states, including Colorado Governor Hickenlooper and a diverse array of stakeholders in Colorado, worked hard over several years to develop their input to the current 2015 plan. Public comments can be submitted …

DOI to Reconsider Greater Sage Grouse Plan

On October 5, 2017 BLM issued its Notice of Intent to reconsier its federal greater sage grouse plan. This is disturbing because western states, including Colorado Governor Hickenlooper and a diverse array of stakeholders in Colorado, worked hard over several years to develop their input to the current 2015 plan. Public comments can be submitted …

Sage Grouse White Papers compiled by WAFWA

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies brought together state, federal and local partners who have an interest in western wildlife issues for its 97th summer conference in Vail in early July. Included was approval of several white papers concerning sage grouse management that we hope will help inform Department of the Interior review …

Sage Grouse White Papers compiled by WAFWA

The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies brought together state, federal and local partners who have an interest in western wildlife issues for its 97th summer conference in Vail in early July. Included was approval of several white papers concerning sage grouse management that we hope will help inform Department of the Interior review …

OIA Report- CO Outdoor Rec Economy Huge

The Outdoor Industry Association released a report today, June 27, 2017: $28B in consumer spending a year in outdoor recreation in Colorado. Here is the OIA press release: For Immediate Release Outdoor Recreation Bolsters Colorado’s Economy with $28 Billion Annually in Consumer Spending Boulder, Colo. – June 27, 2017 ” Outdoor recreation is a huge …

OIA Report- CO Outdoor Rec Economy Huge

The Outdoor Industry Association released a report today, June 27, 2017: $28B in consumer spending a year in outdoor recreation in Colorado. Here is the OIA press release: For Immediate Release Outdoor Recreation Bolsters Colorado’s Economy with $28 Billion Annually in Consumer Spending Boulder, Colo. – June 27, 2017 ” Outdoor recreation is a huge …

CPW: spawning surviving cutthroat year after Hayden Pass fire

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported on June 23, 2017 that it has spawned unique cutthroat trout after rescuing 158 last summer from the massive Hayden Pass wildfire. Here is the article: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bill Vogrin CPW SE Region PIO 719-227-5211 ============================================================ June 23, 2017 CPW staff spawn unique cutthroat trout rescued from Hayden Pass …