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Park County Commission letter to BLM

On July 5, 2012 Park County Commission issued the following letter to the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office. CWF applauds this message to the BLM.   The Park County Board of County Commissioners as representatives for the citizens of Park County formally asks that the Colorado office of the U.S. Bureau of …

Park County Commission letter to BLM

On July 5, 2012 Park County Commission issued the following letter to the Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office. CWF applauds this message to the BLM.   The Park County Board of County Commissioners as representatives for the citizens of Park County formally asks that the Colorado office of the U.S. Bureau of …

Sen. Udall applauds Buena Vista Town Trustees vote to protect Browns Canyon

The Buena Vista Town Trustees voted unanimously on July 24, 2012 to support protection of Browns Canyon. CWF has supported permanent protection for several years and contacted several CWF members in advance of the vote to ask them to contact the trustees to urge support. Senator Udall applauded the Trustees’ vote. Here is the Senator’s …

Sen. Udall applauds Buena Vista Town Trustees vote to protect Browns Canyon

The Buena Vista Town Trustees voted unanimously on July 24, 2012 to support protection of Browns Canyon. CWF has supported permanent protection for several years and contacted several CWF members in advance of the vote to ask them to contact the trustees to urge support. Senator Udall applauded the Trustees’ vote. Here is the Senator’s …

Gov. Appoints CO Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Hickenlooper announced on July 9, 2012 his 11 appointments to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. In addition, the Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Mike King, and the Commissioner of Agriculture, John Salazar, will continue to serve as ex officio members of the Commission. Seven of the 11 appointees are reapppointments …

Gov. Appoints CO Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Hickenlooper announced on July 9, 2012 his 11 appointments to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. In addition, the Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources, Mike King, and the Commissioner of Agriculture, John Salazar, will continue to serve as ex officio members of the Commission. Seven of the 11 appointees are reapppointments …

Colorado Roadless Rule Protects Habitat while Addressing Wildfire Risk Mgmt

The Colorado Roadless Rule (CRR), resulting from a seven-year process, became effective on July 3, 2012. The CRR protects important wildlife habitat in 363 roadless areas consisting of approximately 4.2 million acres. Of that number, 1,219,200 acres are designated as Upper Tier; these acres receive special protections. CRR incorporates several trade-offs. CWF, in conjunction with …

Colorado Roadless Rule Protects Habitat while Addressing Wildfire Risk Mgmt

The Colorado Roadless Rule (CRR), resulting from a seven-year process, became effective on July 3, 2012. The CRR protects important wildlife habitat in 363 roadless areas consisting of approximately 4.2 million acres. Of that number, 1,219,200 acres are designated as Upper Tier; these acres receive special protections. CRR incorporates several trade-offs. CWF, in conjunction with …

BLM’s decision for Roan Plateau set aside by US District Judge

On June 22, 2012, US District Judge Marcia Krieger set aside the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision in its Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the Roan Plateau. She found the BLM’s decision violated the Administrative Procedures Act because it did not sufficiently address the community alternative, cumulative air quality impacts and potential …

BLM’s decision for Roan Plateau set aside by US District Judge

On June 22, 2012, US District Judge Marcia Krieger set aside the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision in its Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (RMP/EIS) for the Roan Plateau. She found the BLM’s decision violated the Administrative Procedures Act because it did not sufficiently address the community alternative, cumulative air quality impacts and potential …