On November 19, 2021 the BLM announced that it is evaluating potential updates to its collaboratively developed 2015 conservation management plans in 10 western states for greater sage grouse based on newer science. The 2015 conservation plans really were not implemented because the next administration decided to amend and weaken the plans in 2019. Greater …
We thank Senator Hickenlooper for becoming a co-sponsor of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill. Here is the press release: Senator Hickenlooper Supports Bipartisan Bill To Help At-Risk Wildlife Nationwide CONTACT Suzanne O’Neill, Colorado Wildlife Federation, , 303-919-3949 Mary Jo Brooks, National Wildlife Federation, , 303-549-8351 DENVER (date) ” Senator John Hickenlooper …
Governor Polis announced on October 20, 2021 that Sweetwater Lake has become Colorado’s 43rd State Park. It is a magnificent 488-acre property located in the White River National Forest within Garfield County. It is a prime example of those state parks which offer a rich blend of wildlife – including the White River elk herd …
On October 7, 2021 Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a bill to end noncompetitive oil and gas leasing. The “Competitive Onshore Mineral Policy via Eliminating Taxpayer-Enabled Speculation Act” (COMPETES Act) was introduced with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) as cosponsors. The leasing loophole, known as noncompetitive leasing, has undermined multiple uses …
New Director of Bureau of Land Management Is Lifelong Conservationist, Sportswoman ‘Tracy Stone-Manning a Thoughtful, Innovative Leader Who Builds Consensus by Seeking Bipartisan, Collaborative Solutions’ Colorado Wildlife Federation congratulates Tracy Stone-Manning, who received Senate confirmation on September 30 to lead the Bureau of Land Management, which stewards more than 245 million acres of public lands. …
What a great day to celebrate Colorado’s Wildlife Habitat and Connectivity as Governor releases the Big Game Policy Report, titled, “Opportunities to Improve Sensitive Habitat and Movement Route Connectivity for Colorado’s Big Game Species.” Colorado Wildlife Federation and our colleagues in the wildlife community thank Governor Polis for his leadership in elevating attention to this …
CWF celebrates National Public Lands Day. Our public lands in Colorado provide essential habitats for wildlife and access to outdoor recreation. Safeguard our public lands and stay the trail. CWF also celebrates sportsmen and sportswomen today on National Hunting and Fishing Day … they contribute financially to Colorado’s wildlife conservation with every purchase of a …
CPW and Keystone Policy Center announced on August 2 that they will host 2 virtual town hall meetings on August 17 and 26, beginning at 5 pm. They also have added 2 more open houses: LaJunta on August 19 and Eagle on August 24. Go to the link below, Wolf Restoration and Management Plan Public …
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was introduced in the Senate (S. 2372) and the press release was issued on July 20, 2021 by original co-sponsors Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Roy Blunt (R-MO). Heinrich-Blunt bipartisan bill press release Earlier: The bill was reintroduced in the House on April 22, 2021 (HR.2773), led by …
On June 22, 2021 Colorado’s Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill to fund orphaned oil and gas wells cleanup and to strengthen bonding requirements. The Oil and Gas Bonding Reform and Orphaned Well Remediation Act. There are more than 57,000 orphaned wells across the nation which threaten wildlife habitat, clean water and air, and human …
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