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CSU/CPW Mule Deer Study re responses to energy development

Colorado State University and Colorado Parks & Wildlife have published a study that examined mule deer response to energy development on winter range in the Piceance Basin in northwest Colorado. They report that “Energy development drove considerable alternations to deer habitat selection patterns, with the most substantial impacts manifested as avoidance of well pads with …

BLM begins master leasing planning in South Park June 1

BLM has begun the master leasing planning process for South Park on June 1.  This is a part of the overall resource management planning process for the surface acreas and mineral interests it manages in eastern Colorado. Public comment period begins June 1 and closes July 31.  See BLM webpage: www.blm.gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/planAndProjectSite.do To see the Notice of …

BLM begins master leasing planning in South Park June 1

BLM has begun the master leasing planning process for South Park on June 1.  This is a part of the overall resource management planning process for the surface acreas and mineral interests it manages in eastern Colorado. Public comment period begins June 1 and closes July 31.  See BLM webpage: www.blm.gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/planAndProjectSite.do To see the Notice of …

15-1225 signed May 13

15-1225 was signed by Governor Hickenlooper on May 13 at the Rifle-Garfield County Regional Airport. The bill had passed the Senate on April 23 to the Governor’s desk. 1225 had been introduced in the Colorado House by Representatives KC Becker and Rankin and in the Senate by Roberts and Donovan on February 18, 2015. Its …

15-1225 signed May 13

15-1225 was signed by Governor Hickenlooper on May 13 at the Rifle-Garfield County Regional Airport. The bill had passed the Senate on April 23 to the Governor’s desk. 1225 had been introduced in the Colorado House by Representatives KC Becker and Rankin and in the Senate by Roberts and Donovan on February 18, 2015. Its …

CO S.B.15-039 defeated in House

Colorado Senate Bill 15-039 was defeated in the House on May 4 along a party-line vote. It had passed the Senate and moved to the House.  The bill had been heard in the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on April 6.  Following testimony the Chair, Senator Scott (R-GJ),  informed that the bill would be …

CO S.B.15-039 defeated in House

Colorado Senate Bill 15-039 was defeated in the House on May 4 along a party-line vote. It had passed the Senate and moved to the House.  The bill had been heard in the State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee on April 6.  Following testimony the Chair, Senator Scott (R-GJ),  informed that the bill would be …

CO Sen. Bill 15-232 defeated in Senate on narrow vote

Colorado Senate Bill 15-232 was defeated on April 28 on a narrow 18-17 vote.  CWF applauded the outcome and thanked Senator Crowder for voting against the bill.  Earlier the bill had passed out of the Agricultural, Natural Resources and Energy Committee on April 23 by 1 vote. It was introduced on March 24 to create …