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JeffCo Board of Commissioners denies application for proposed Shadow Mountain bike park
On November 12, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners denied the Special Use Application for Shadow Mountain Bike Park on ...
BLM issues proposed final plan to improve greater sage grouse protections
On November 8, 2024 the Bureau of Land Management issued its proposed final plan to improve protections for greater sage ...
Comment period for State Wildlife Action Plan open til 11/12
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) comment period for the Colorado State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) remains open through November 12 ...
BLM publishes record of decision for big game resource mgmt plan amendment
On October 23, 2024 the Colorado BLM published its Resource Management Plan Amendment for Big Game Habitat Conservation to create ...
Colorado’s ECMC finalizes rules re cumulative impacts from oil and gas operations
On October 15, 2024 Colorado’s Energy and Carbon Management Commission completed its deliberations to formulate rules that will govern determination ...
Vail Resorts and Town settled lawsuit enabling Town’s acquisition of Booth Heights bighorn sheep severe winter range
Great news that on October 1, 2024 the Vail Town Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Vail Resorts that ...
BLM releases its proposed roadmap for solar energy development on public lands
On August 30 BLM issued its Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendments [Solar PEIS] which, ...
CO BLM releases proposed final Big Game Resource Management Plan Amendment
On July 18, 2024 Colorado State Office of the Bureau of Land Management released its proposed final Big Game Resource ...
CPW releases draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
On July 10, CPW released the draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Here is the link to the press release. ...
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Weekend Returns to Colorado!
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend is Back in Colorado! For the first time since 2019, Colorado Wildlife Federation will host the ...
BLM issues final plan for Grand Junction and Colorado River Valley field offices
On June 20, 2024 the Bureau of Land Management announced its final resource management plan for public lands it manages ...
Floyd Hill Wildlife I-70 Crossing Underpass celebrated
First Gentleman Marlon Reis, Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shalana Lew, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis ...
June 2024 Newsletter
Check out the full June 2024 Newsletter here ...
Wildlife Related Bills Signed by Governor
Here are the wildlife related bills that have been signed by Governor Polis: SB 24-171 Signed by Governor May 20 ...
April 2024 Newsletter
Check out the full April 2024 Newsletter here ...
Take action to comment on greater sage grouse BLM draft plan
The public comment period for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) draft plan for conservation of the greater sage grouse ...
BLM announces final Public Lands Rule
On April 18, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management announced its final Public Lands Rule. Its purpose is to elevate ...
BLM draft solar development programmatic EIS comment letters
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) had issued a Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for UtilityScale Solar Energy Development (Solar ...
Dept. of Interior issues oil and gas leasing reform rule
Today [April 12] the US Department of the Interior issued its awaited ” Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule.” ...
DOI Sec. Haaland announces 20-year mineral withdrawal of Thompson Divide public lands
On April 3, 2024, Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the 20-year mineral withdrawal for the Thompson Divide area ...
BLM schedules Greater Sage-Grouse planning process public mtgs
On March 14, 2024 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the beginning of its planning process to strengthen conservation ...
Governor and CPW announce purchase of Collard Ranch in South Park as new State Wildlife Area
On March 15, 2024 Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced a new State Wildlife Area purchased March 8: the ...
February 2024 Newsletter
Check out the full February 2024 Newsletter here ...
2024 Conservation in the West Poll’s Colorado findings
The annual 2024 bipartisan Colorado College State of the Rockies Project Conservation in the West Poll surveyed the attitudes of ...
BLM issues its final Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan
On January 18, 2024, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved its Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan. Here is the ...
Governor, CPW and GOCO announce grants for 5 Regional Partnerships
On January 16, 2024 Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the regional partnerships ...
Gov. Polis, Dept of Natural Resources issues Pollinator Report
On January 3, 2024 Colorado Governor Polis and the Department of Natural Resources have issued the pollinator report, “Colorado Native ...
CPW releases next 5 gray wolves
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced on December 22 that it has released the second gorup of 5 gray wolves from ...
CPW Releases first 5 wolves into Colorado
On December 18, 2023 Colorado Parks and Wildlife released the initial five gray wolves into Colorado. This release onto state-owned ...
December 2023 Newsletter
Check out the full December 2023 Newsletter here ...
Public mtgs schedule for BLM draft Colorado Big Game Habitat RMP Amendment
BLM has scheduled public meetings for the draft Big Game Habitat Resource Management Plan. Please participate at the in-person or ...
Colorado Wildlife and Transportation Summit highlights
The Summit was very good October 16-17 and so we want to share the highlights written by Kara van Hoose ...
CPW announced gray wolf reintroduction source from Oregon
On October 6, 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced that it will reintroduce its initial source population of gray wolves ...
CO Energy and Carbon Mgmt Commission approves CPW high priority habitat maps
The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) approved unanimously Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) high priority habitat maps at ...
East Vail’s Bighorn sheep herd:Great news
Great news! Vail Town Council voted 5-2 on October 3 to acquire the bighorn sheep essential severe winter range in ...
BLM public comment deadline Supp. EIS Grand Junction, CO River Valley Field offices
The Bureau of Land Management has concluded its meetings for Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for its Grand Junction and ...
USFWS has issued final EIS for CO experimental wolves population
On September 15, 2023 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued its final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and draft ...
Not so fast: Uinta Basin Railway plan stalled
On August 18, 2023, in a 66-page opinion, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued ...
BLM releases proposed rule to reform aspects of onshore oil and gas leasing on federal lands
On July 24, 2023 the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its proposed rule for common sense reforms to aspects ...
Governor, CPW, GOCO announce regional partnership grants
On July 11, 2023 Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Great Outdoors Colorado announced the regional partnerships that were ...
BLM releases long-awaited Proposed Resource Mgmt Plan for eastern Colorado
On July 7, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its long-awaited Proposed Resource Management Plan and final Environmental Impact ...
Governor Polis signs Water-wise Landscaping in HOAs bill
On May 17, Governor Polis signed into law SB23-178 Water-wise Landscaping In Homeowners’ Association Communities. The bill was co-sponsored by ...
Governor vetoes wolf reintroduction bill SB 23-256
On May 16, Governor Polis vetoed SB 23-256. CWF had supported the bill and is disappointed by the veto. Here was ...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Senate co-sponsors added
On May 9, 10 new Senate co-sponsors have been added to Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sen ...
BLM proposed Public Lands Rule public meetings
The Bureau of Land Management announced its schedule for public meetings to discuss its proposed Public Lands rule. The purpose ...
CO Parks & Wildlife Commission approves final Wolf Restoration and Mgmt Plan
On May 3 at its meeting in Glenwood Springs, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the final Wolf Restoration ...
Jeff Davis Officially Voted in as Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director
The new Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director, Jeff Davis, was formally voted in by the CPW Commission on April 6 ...
Colorado College State of the Rockies Conservation in the West 2023 Poll
The 2023 Colorado College State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll released February 15, 2023, is the 13th ...
BLM Approves Blue Valley Land Exchange
Bureau of Land Management issued a Notice of Decision to approve the Blue Valley Ranch Exchange On January 17, 2023 ...
CPW designates Gunnison and Taylor Rivers as Gold Medal Waters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced at the CPW Commission meeting on January 18 its designation of the Gunnison and Taylor ...
CPW released draft Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released its draft Wolf Restoration and Management Plan on December 9. The virtual Colorado Parks and ...
Live in or visit San Luis Valley? Take this survey re conservation and outdoor recreation
Do you live in the San Luis Valley or enjoy outdoor recreation and/or wildlife related activities there? If so, please ...
BLM Issues Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Policy with Instructional Memorandum
On November 15, 2022 the Bureau of Land Management issued an Instructional Memorandum that provides its national policy for wildlife ...
CDOT starting 1-70 wildlife crossing project at Genesee
Colorado Dept. of Transportation announced on November 3 that it is beginning the 1-70 Genesee wildlife crossing project. A wildlife ...
Denver Gains Community Wildlife Garden Habitat Certification
On October 17, 2022 Denver Parks and Recreation announced that the City and County of Denver has achieved the National ...
Camp Hale-Continental Divide Designated as a National Monument
On October 12, 2022, President Biden designated the 53,804-acre Camp Hale-Continental Divide as a national monument pursuant to the Antiquities ...
Colorado Landscape Summit- Transformative Change for a Resilient Future
The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Board (CWCB) and Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is presenting Colorado Landscape Summit – transformative Change ...
70% Americans support Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill
According to a survey conducted by Responsive Management*, 70 % of Americans are in support of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. ...
CWF, NWF submit amicus brief re US Forest Service failure to protect migration corridors in Rio Grande National Forest
On August 12, 2022 Colorado Wildlife Federation and National Wildlife Federation submitted a joint amicus brief focusing on failure of ...
Gov., CPW and GOCO announce support funding for 4 Regional Partnerships
The Governor, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced on August 2, 2022 the 4 outdoor ...
DNR’s Doug Vilsack named to head Colorado BLM office
CWF is pleased that Doug Vilsack has been named at Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado State Director. Doug has been ...
BLM issues Notice of Intent re Colorado statewide amendment to resource mgmt plans
On July 18, 2022 the Bureau of Land Management issued its Notice of Intent to begin the scoping phase of ...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill Passes US House
Late afternoon on June 14, 2022 the bi-partisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill passed the US House on a vote ...
Colorado General Assembly final updates relevant to wildlife
S 22-151 Safe Crossings for Colorado Wildlife and Motorists has passed both Senate and House. (House passed May 10.) Now ...
CO Senate Passes Bill to fund Wildlife Highway Crossings
On May 3, the Colorado Senate passed the bill to provide $5 million in funding for wildlife highway crossing projects ...
US Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee passes Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill
On April 7, 2022 the US Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee passed the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill on ...
State of the Rockies – Conservation in the West Poll
The 12th annual State of the Rockies – Conservation in the West poll was released on February 18, 2022. It ...
US House Natural Resources Committee marks up Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill
On January 19, 2022, the US House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Recovering America’s Wildlife Act ...
Gov. Polis Delivers State of the State Address
On January 13, 2022 Colorado Governor Polis delivered his State of the State address. He noted the Keep Colorado Wild ...
2022 CWF Elk License Raffle – Drawing June 18
Elk License Raffle Drawing was held June 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.. at Cabela's in Thornton. The winning number is ...
Dept. of Interior Issues its awaited Report on Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program
On November 26, 2021 the US Department of the Interior issued its “Report on the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing ...
BLM evaluating greater sage grouse conservation plans /sagebrush habitat
On November 19, 2021 the BLM announced that it is evaluating potential updates to its collaboratively developed 2015 conservation management ...
Sen. Hickenlooper now a co-sponsor of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill
We thank Senator Hickenlooper for becoming a co-sponsor of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill. Here is the press release: Senator ...
Sweetwater Lake becomes Colorado’s 43rd State Park
Governor Polis announced on October 20, 2021 that Sweetwater Lake has become Colorado’s 43rd State Park. It is a magnificent ...
Sen. Hickenlooper bill introduced to end noncompetitive oil and gas leasing
On October 7, 2021 Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper introduced a bill to end noncompetitive oil and gas leasing. The “Competitive ...
Stone-Manning Confirmed to Lead Bureau of Land Management
New Director of Bureau of Land Management Is Lifelong Conservationist, Sportswoman ‘Tracy Stone-Manning a Thoughtful, Innovative Leader Who Builds Consensus ...
Gov. Polis Releases Big Game Policy Report
What a great day to celebrate Colorado’s Wildlife Habitat and Connectivity as Governor releases the Big Game Policy Report, titled, ...
CWF Celebrates National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day
CWF celebrates National Public Lands Day. Our public lands in Colorado provide essential habitats for wildlife and access to outdoor ...
Open House Listening Sessions for CO Wolf Restoration and Management Planning
CPW and Keystone Policy Center announced on August 2 that they will host 2 virtual town hall meetings on August ...
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act bill update: Introduced in Senate
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was introduced in the Senate (S. 2372) and the press release was issued on July ...
Senator Bennet introduces bill to fund cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells and to strengthen bonding requirements
On June 22, 2021 Colorado’s Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill to fund orphaned oil and gas wells cleanup and ...
Keep Colorado Wild Pass bill signed by Governor
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass bill was signed into law by Governor Polis on June 21. Background The bill was ...
2021 CWF Elk License Raffle – Drawing June 19
Winner was drawn and called at 2:00 June 19. The winning ticket was 0557 and winner lives in New Richmond, ...
US Fish and Wildlife Service Restores Protections under Migratory Bird Treaty Act
US Fish and Wildlife Service Restores Protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act On May 7, 2021 the US Fish ...
Administration issues report” Conserving And Restoring America The Beautiful” [30 x 30 goal]
The Administration issued its report, “Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful,” on May 6, 2021. The Executive Order issued on ...
Interior Sec. Haaland Issues Sec. Orders
On April 16. 2021, Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued two Secretarial Orders. Order No. 3399 addresses climate and ...
USGS Confirms Precipitous Decline in Greater Sage Grouse since 2002
An awaited study released March 30, 2021 by the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirms a precipitous decline in greater sage ...
Dept. of Interior Convenes Public Forum on Comprehensive Review of Oil and Gas Policy
On March 25, 2021 the Department of Interior (DOI) convened a public forum to gather input from panelists as DOI ...
CO Congressman Neguse Releases His Plan “Restoring Our Lands and Communities”
On March 19, 2021 Colorado’s Congressman for the 2nd District and new Chair of the House Subcommittee on National Parks, ...
Rep. Deb Haaland Confirmed as Dept. of Interior Secretary
On March 15, 2021 Congresswoman Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior. National Wildlife ...
Sen. Cortez Masto (Nev.) Introduces Bill to End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing on Federally Managed Public Lands
On March 4, 2021 Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced a bill that would end speculative oil and gas leasing ...
House Passes Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act
On Friday February 26 the House passed Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act. It combines eight earlier pieces of ...
2021 Conservation in the West Poll released
Colorado College’s State of the Rockies – Conservation in the West Poll was released on February 4, 2021. Very encouraging ...
Biden administration’s oil and gas pause provides necessary opportunity to scrutinize federal public lands oil and gas leasing
The Biden Administration’s pause on January 27, 2021 on oil and gas leasing on federally-managed public lands provides a necessary ...
CPW Commission approves planning process for wolves reintroduction
On January 14, 2021 at its meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) draft ...
COGCC wildlife series rulemaking new substantial protections effective January 15, 2021
The new wildlife series rules referenced below became effective on January 15, 2021. Earlier post on November 23, 2020: On ...
It’s CO Backcountry Winter Safety Awareness Week
The Governor proclaimed the week of December 7-13 as Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Awareness Week. To reduce any increased impact ...
CO Gov. Polis Exec Order creating CO Regional Partnerships Initiative
On October 30, 2020 Gov. Polis issued an Executive Order that creates Regional Partnerships. This Executive Order was issued during ...
President signs America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
On October 30, 2020 the President signed into law the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (S. 3051). CWF is pleased! Specific ...
New Colorado State Park: Fisher’s Peak Opens October 30
Governor Polis opened our newest and second largest State Park, Fishers Peak State Park, on Friday, October 30, 2020. He ...
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Congress Passes Bipartisan ACE Act On October 1, 2020 the House passed the bi-partisan America’s Conservation Enhancement Act (ACE) on ...
CWF honors Kent Ingram, former Board Chair who passed away August 28
CWF honors our former chair of the board of directors, Kent Ingram, who passed away on August 28, 2020. Kent ...
President signs bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act
On August 4 the President signed the Great American Outdoors Act. This Act had passed the House and Senate on ...
District Court judge rules in favor of greater sage grouse protection
On Friday, May 22, 2020, federal district court judge in Montana ruled in favor of greater sage grouse protections and ...
District Court judge rules in favor of greater sage grouse protection
On Friday, May 22, 2020, federal district court judge in Montana ruled in favor of greater sage grouse protections and ...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues science-based Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors Report
On May 5 Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued its “2020 Status Report: Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors.” This ...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issues science-based Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors Report
On May 5 Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued its “2020 Status Report: Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors.” This ...
CWF President’s Spring column
Welcome to the Spring CWF’s President’s column for Colorado Wildlife Federation’s members and supporters and National Wildlife Federation’s Colorado members ...
CWF President’s Spring column
Welcome to the Spring CWF’s President’s column for Colorado Wildlife Federation’s members and supporters and National Wildlife Federation’s Colorado members ...
Colorado College 2020 Conservation in the West Poll
Colorado College released its 2020 Conservation in the West Poll on February 20. Topic reports in this bi-partisan opinion poll ...
Colorado College 2020 Conservation in the West Poll
Colorado College released its 2020 Conservation in the West Poll on February 20. Topic reports in this bi-partisan opinion poll ...
2020 CWF Elk License Raffle – Drawing June 20
Thank you for participating in our 2020 elk license raffle. Proceeds benefit big game habitat in Colorado. Our winner in ...
2020 CWF Elk License Raffle – Drawing June 20
Thank you for participating in our 2020 elk license raffle. Proceeds benefit big game habitat in Colorado. Our winner in ...
Governor and USFS MOU re Shared Stewardship
Today Governor Polis and USDA Forest Service executed a Memorandum of Understanding for a “Shared Stewardship Strategy framework to allow ...
Governor and USFS MOU re Shared Stewardship
Today Governor Polis and USDA Forest Service executed a Memorandum of Understanding for a “Shared Stewardship Strategy framework to allow ...
Idaho Judge issued preliminary injunction that reinstates at least temporarily 2015 greater sage grouse plans
On October 16 an Idaho federal district judge issued a preliminary injunction that has reinstated temporarily the 2015 greater sage ...
Idaho Judge issued preliminary injunction that reinstates at least temporarily 2015 greater sage grouse plans
On October 16 an Idaho federal district judge issued a preliminary injunction that has reinstated temporarily the 2015 greater sage ...
CWF Comments on Eastern CO Resource Management Plan
BLM issued its draft Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan in June. CWF, joined by NWF, submitted our comment letter on ...
CWF Comments on Eastern CO Resource Management Plan
BLM issued its draft Eastern Colorado Resource Management Plan in June. CWF, joined by NWF, submitted our comment letter on ...
Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order to Conserve Colorado Wildlife and Habitat, While Protecting Public Safety
Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order to Conserve Colorado Wildlife and Habitat, While Protecting Public Safety
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 introduced
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 has been introduced in the House and Senate on May 16, 2019. In ...
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 introduced
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 has been introduced in the House and Senate on May 16, 2019. In ...
Oil and Gas bill signed into law
The bill to alter the mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission was signed into law by Governor ...
Oil and Gas bill signed into law
The bill to alter the mission of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission was signed into law by Governor ...
Grouse Plan Amendments issued
On March 15, the Bureau of Land Management issued its Records of Decision (RODs) that amend the greater sage grouse ...
Grouse Plan Amendments issued
On March 15, the Bureau of Land Management issued its Records of Decision (RODs) that amend the greater sage grouse ...
Public Lands Page signed into law
ON March 12 the President signed into law the public lands package, the John D. Dingell, Jr., Conservation, Management and ...
Public Lands Page signed into law
ON March 12 the President signed into law the public lands package, the John D. Dingell, Jr., Conservation, Management and ...
Conservation in the West Poll
Colorado College’s 2019 State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll released. Below is link to overall Poll and ...
Conservation in the West Poll
Colorado College’s 2019 State of the Rockies Conservation in the West Poll released. Below is link to overall Poll and ...
2019 CWF Elk License Raffle Tickets – Drawing 6/22
WF 2019 Elk License “Governor’s Tag” Raffle: 1 ELK LICENSE On behalf of the Colorado Wildlife Commission and the Colorado ...
2019 CWF Elk License Raffle Tickets – Drawing 6/22
WF 2019 Elk License “Governor’s Tag” Raffle: 1 ELK LICENSE On behalf of the Colorado Wildlife Commission and the Colorado ...
LWCF: resume early in this new Congress
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expired on September 30. After a mighty effort to pass it by the ...
LWCF: resume early in this new Congress
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) expired on September 30. After a mighty effort to pass it by the ...
Farm Bill signed into law
December 20, 2018 the President signed the huge Farm BIll. The Farm Bill not only will benefit farmers and ranchers, ...
Farm Bill signed into law
December 20, 2018 the President signed the huge Farm BIll. The Farm Bill not only will benefit farmers and ranchers, ...
BLM issues Grouse FEIS
BLM issued its final environmental impact statement for the greater sage grouse on December 6, 2018. Here is our take:: ...
BLM issues Grouse FEIS
BLM issued its final environmental impact statement for the greater sage grouse on December 6, 2018. Here is our take:: ...
Denver pursuing NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
November 29, Denver announced its intention to certify as a Community Wildlife Habitat through NWF by the end of 2019 ...
Denver pursuing NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Certification
November 29, Denver announced its intention to certify as a Community Wildlife Habitat through NWF by the end of 2019 ...
Western Govs committed to uphold standards of Clean Water and Air Acts
Governor Hickenlooper, in conjunction with the governors of California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, signed a letter November 1 affirming their ...
Western Govs committed to uphold standards of Clean Water and Air Acts
Governor Hickenlooper, in conjunction with the governors of California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, signed a letter November 1 affirming their ...
Farm Bill: Senate passes good version of the Farm Bill
On June 28, 2018 the Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill. The Senate version is a good bill ...
Farm Bill: Senate passes good version of the Farm Bill
On June 28, 2018 the Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill. The Senate version is a good bill ...
Greater Sage Grouse: BLM issues draft EIS’s to amend grouse conservation plans
BLM issued draft environmental impact statements on May 2 to amend its 2015 greater sage grouse plans. The drafts are ...
Greater Sage Grouse: BLM issues draft EIS’s to amend grouse conservation plans
BLM issued draft environmental impact statements on May 2 to amend its 2015 greater sage grouse plans. The drafts are ...
Kate Zimmerman, longtime public lands and wildlife advocate, dies
Kate Zimmerman, longtime public lands, wildlife advocate, dies at 63 by Judith Kohler, NWF Communications Manager, Public Lands Kate Zimmerman, ...
Kate Zimmerman, longtime public lands and wildlife advocate, dies
Kate Zimmerman, longtime public lands, wildlife advocate, dies at 63 by Judith Kohler, NWF Communications Manager, Public Lands Kate Zimmerman, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Celebrate CO Public Lands Day 5/20
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, May 20. Events: copubliclandsday,com ...
Celebrate CO Public Lands Day 5/20
Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday, May 20. Events: copubliclandsday,com ...
CPW Financial Sustainability bill HB17-1321 killed in CO Senate Finance
The long awaited bill re Financial Sustainability for Colorado Parks and Wildlife was killed in the Colorado Senate Finance Committee ...
CPW Financial Sustainability bill HB17-1321 killed in CO Senate Finance
The long awaited bill re Financial Sustainability for Colorado Parks and Wildlife was killed in the Colorado Senate Finance Committee ...
BLM Issues Prelim. Alternatives for South Park Master Leasing Plan
On March 8, 2017 the master leasing planning process for public lands BLM manages in South Park took a leap ...
BLM Issues Prelim. Alternatives for South Park Master Leasing Plan
On March 8, 2017 the master leasing planning process for public lands BLM manages in South Park took a leap ...
Sec. Zinke Order: Conservation Stewardship and Outdoor Recreation
On March 2, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke issued Order 3347, “Conservation Stewardship adn Outdoor Recreation.” Here is the link. www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/revised_so_3447.pdf ...
EPA intends to rescind or revise Clean Water Rule
EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have filed a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to “review ...
Sec. Zinke Order: Conservation Stewardship and Outdoor Recreation
On March 2, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke issued Order 3347, “Conservation Stewardship adn Outdoor Recreation.” Here is the link. www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/revised_so_3447.pdf ...
EPA intends to rescind or revise Clean Water Rule
EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have filed a Notice of Intent in the Federal Register to “review ...
Zinke confirmed as Sec of Interior
On a 68-31 vote on March 1, the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke as Secretary ...
Zinke confirmed as Sec of Interior
On a 68-31 vote on March 1, the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Rep. Ryan Zinke as Secretary ...
NWF/CWF urge confirmation of Rep. ZInke as Interior Sec.
In an Op Ed published today, February 28, in The Hill, NWF’s President and Chief Executive Officer Collin O’Mara and ...
NWF/CWF urge confirmation of Rep. ZInke as Interior Sec.
In an Op Ed published today, February 28, in The Hill, NWF’s President and Chief Executive Officer Collin O’Mara and ...
House repeals BLM landscape planning rule 2.0
On Monday, February 6, 2017 the House of Representatives voted to revoke the Bureau of Land Management’s planning rule 2.0 ...
House repeals BLM landscape planning rule 2.0
On Monday, February 6, 2017 the House of Representatives voted to revoke the Bureau of Land Management’s planning rule 2.0 ...
Rep. Chaffetz halts bill to dispose of some public lands
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz halted his bill, H.R. 621, on February 2 that provided for disposal by sale of 3,368,278 ...
Rep. Chaffetz halts bill to dispose of some public lands
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz halted his bill, H.R. 621, on February 2 that provided for disposal by sale of 3,368,278 ...
Rep.Zinke’s Nomination Hearing for Sec. of Interior
In his nomination hearing for Secretary of the Interior on January 17, Representative Ryan Zinke testified he is absolutely opposed ...
Rep.Zinke’s Nomination Hearing for Sec. of Interior
In his nomination hearing for Secretary of the Interior on January 17, Representative Ryan Zinke testified he is absolutely opposed ...
BLM Decides to apply master leasing planning tool in southwest CO
Bureau of Land Management announced on December 19, 2016 that it will apply its master leasing planning tool to 71,000 ...
BLM Decides to apply master leasing planning tool in southwest CO
Bureau of Land Management announced on December 19, 2016 that it will apply its master leasing planning tool to 71,000 ...
Rep. Zinke nominated for Interior Sec.
President-elect Trump has picked Rep. Zinke (Montana) for the cabinet post of Secretary of Interior. Here is NWF’s press release: ...
Rep. Zinke nominated for Interior Sec.
President-elect Trump has picked Rep. Zinke (Montana) for the cabinet post of Secretary of Interior. Here is NWF’s press release: ...
sage grouse provision in Defense Authorization Act bill
The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act bill (S.2943/H.R.4909) would limit conservation actions to protect the greater sage grouse. See letter ...
sage grouse provision in Defense Authorization Act bill
The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act bill (S.2943/H.R.4909) would limit conservation actions to protect the greater sage grouse. See letter ...
BLM CO seeks MLP for Southwest CO
The Colorado state office of Bureau of Land Management has decided to seek approval from its DC Director to undertake ...
BLM CO seeks MLP for Southwest CO
The Colorado state office of Bureau of Land Management has decided to seek approval from its DC Director to undertake ...
CO Hunting and Fishing Licenses Discussion Update
CWF Board Chair Kent Ingram serves as an elected member of the Sportsmen’s Roundtable and has attended the various public ...
CO Hunting and Fishing Licenses Discussion Update
CWF Board Chair Kent Ingram serves as an elected member of the Sportsmen’s Roundtable and has attended the various public ...
Bipartisan H.R. 5650: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2016
On July 7, 2016 Representatives Young (R-Alaska) and Dingell (D-Michigan) introduced H.R. 5650, the bipartisan “Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of ...
Bipartisan H.R. 5650: Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2016
On July 7, 2016 Representatives Young (R-Alaska) and Dingell (D-Michigan) introduced H.R. 5650, the bipartisan “Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of ...
Cutthroat Trout Rescued from Hayden Pass Fire Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and US Forest Service volunteers rescued green cutthroat trout on July 20 from the lower prong ...
Cutthroat Trout Rescued from Hayden Pass Fire Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and US Forest Service volunteers rescued green cutthroat trout on July 20 from the lower prong ...
Attempt to weaken stream temp standards fails
The Colorado Water Quality Control Division Commission decided on June 15, 2016 to reject its Division’s proposal to weaken temperature ...
Attempt to weaken stream temp standards fails
The Colorado Water Quality Control Division Commission decided on June 15, 2016 to reject its Division’s proposal to weaken temperature ...
CO Gov. appoints Bob Randall as Dept. of Natural Resources Executive Director
Governor Hickenlooper appointed Bob Randall as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. CWF applauds this appointment. We ...
CO Gov. appoints Bob Randall as Dept. of Natural Resources Executive Director
Governor Hickenlooper appointed Bob Randall as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. CWF applauds this appointment. We ...
Colorado Public Lands Day bill signed
Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the Colorado Public Lands Day bill on May 17. Colorado is the first state in ...
Colorado Public Lands Day bill signed
Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the Colorado Public Lands Day bill on May 17. Colorado is the first state in ...
CO Public Lands Day Bill passes
The Colorado Public Lands Day bill, S. 16-21 has passed the general assembly on May 6, 2016 and awaits the ...
CO Public Lands Day Bill passes
The Colorado Public Lands Day bill, S. 16-21 has passed the general assembly on May 6, 2016 and awaits the ...
Huge fish kill in Big Thompson unreported for a month
A huge fish kill of 5,600 trout, suckers and dace in the Big Thompson occurred on March 7, 2016 below ...
Huge fish kill in Big Thompson unreported for a month
A huge fish kill of 5,600 trout, suckers and dace in the Big Thompson occurred on March 7, 2016 below ...
Colorado’s revised State Wildlife Action Plan
Colorado’s Revised State Wildlife Action Plan was approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service on March 30, 2016. cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/StateWildlifeActionPlan.aspx ...
Colorado’s revised State Wildlife Action Plan
Colorado’s Revised State Wildlife Action Plan was approved by the US Fish and Wildlife Service on March 30, 2016. cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/StateWildlifeActionPlan.aspx ...
CO Senate passes state concurrent juris. bill for public lands
The Colorado Senate passed 16-160 on March 31, a bill that would try to impose state concurrent jurisdiction over public ...
CO Senate passes state concurrent juris. bill for public lands
The Colorado Senate passed 16-160 on March 31, a bill that would try to impose state concurrent jurisdiction over public ...
Public Lands Day bill passes CO Senate
Colorado Senate Bill 16-21 would create a Public Lands Day in Colorado on the 3rd Saturday of each May. The ...
Public Lands Day bill passes CO Senate
Colorado Senate Bill 16-21 would create a Public Lands Day in Colorado on the 3rd Saturday of each May. The ...
CPW concerned re wildlife impacts from northwest Colorado’s severe winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a press release on February 5, 2016, expressing concern about impacts to wildlife in northwest ...
CPW concerned re wildlife impacts from northwest Colorado’s severe winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a press release on February 5, 2016, expressing concern about impacts to wildlife in northwest ...
Colorado College Poll finds 60% of western voters reject sale of public lands
Colorado College released its annual State of the Rockies Project poll on January 11, 2016 finding that, “Three-in-five voters in ...
Colorado College Poll finds 60% of western voters reject sale of public lands
Colorado College released its annual State of the Rockies Project poll on January 11, 2016 finding that, “Three-in-five voters in ...
CPW strategic plan approved Nov. 19, 2015
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the agency’s strategic plan at its meeting on November 19, 2015. CWF had ...
CPW strategic plan approved Nov. 19, 2015
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the agency’s strategic plan at its meeting on November 19, 2015. CWF had ...
greater sage grouse conservation plan not impacted by federal spending bill
The federal omnibus spending bill did not contain any provision that would adversely impact the conservaation plan for the greater ...
greater sage grouse conservation plan not impacted by federal spending bill
The federal omnibus spending bill did not contain any provision that would adversely impact the conservaation plan for the greater ...
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 ...
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 ...
BLM issues greater sage grouse management plans
On May 28, 2015 the BLM released its plans for the public lands it manages in 10 western states to ...
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 ...
BLM issues greater sage grouse management plans
On May 28, 2015 the BLM released its plans for the public lands it manages in 10 western states to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CO State Land Bd decides not to lease oil and gas rights under James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area
Colorado Wildlife Federation is pleased the State Land Board voted not to lease its oil and gas rights under the ...
CO State Land Bd decides not to lease oil and gas rights under James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area
Colorado Wildlife Federation is pleased the State Land Board voted not to lease its oil and gas rights under the ...
Sportsmen donate to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
On December 16 several organizations, including CWF, donated food and funds to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. They met ...
Sportsmen donate to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry
On December 16 several organizations, including CWF, donated food and funds to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. They met ...
Browns Canyon: Crowd supports proposal to designate as national monument
On December 6, a crowd in Salida urged designation of Browns Canyon as a national monument. Here is a link ...
Browns Canyon: Crowd supports proposal to designate as national monument
On December 6, a crowd in Salida urged designation of Browns Canyon as a national monument. Here is a link ...
Fall Big Thompson Update
Here is the fall 2014 Big Thompson update supplied by our Issues Co-Chair and founder of Friends of the Big ...
Fall Big Thompson Update
Here is the fall 2014 Big Thompson update supplied by our Issues Co-Chair and founder of Friends of the Big ...
South Park public meetings to explain master leasing planning purpose/process
Park County is hosting a series of public meetings to introduce the public to the Bureau of Land Management’s master ...
South Park public meetings to explain master leasing planning purpose/process
Park County is hosting a series of public meetings to introduce the public to the Bureau of Land Management’s master ...
USFWS Scoping re 30-year eagle “non-purposeful” take on wind farms
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a public comment period for its review of how permits are issued ...
USFWS Scoping re 30-year eagle “non-purposeful” take on wind farms
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a public comment period for its review of how permits are issued ...
Bad Forest Bills
Several western-based wildlfie federations have written a letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair July 28 re two ...
Bad Forest Bills
Several western-based wildlfie federations have written a letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chair July 28 re two ...
DOI releases economic report re public lands
On July 11 Department of Interior issued a report on economic impact of public lands for FY 2013. The report ...
DOI releases economic report re public lands
On July 11 Department of Interior issued a report on economic impact of public lands for FY 2013. The report ...
CWF, MWF and NMWF’s Op Ed re Public Lands
The executive direcctors of CWF, Montana Wildlife Federation and New Mexico Wildlife Federation wrote an Op Ed and submitted to ...
CWF, MWF and NMWF’s Op Ed re Public Lands
The executive direcctors of CWF, Montana Wildlife Federation and New Mexico Wildlife Federation wrote an Op Ed and submitted to ...
CO Wildlife Action Plan will be updated
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will undertake the process of updating the Colorado Wildlife Action Plan. CWF intends to participate in ...
CO Wildlife Action Plan will be updated
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will undertake the process of updating the Colorado Wildlife Action Plan. CWF intends to participate in ...
SCORP Plan released (CO Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan)
The final 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) has been released. Stewarship has been incorporated into the Plan ...
SCORP Plan released (CO Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan)
The final 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) has been released. Stewarship has been incorporated into the Plan ...
CPW Outdoor Rec Report
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released a report, “The Economic Contributions of Outdoor Recreation: A regional and county-level analysis.” Southwick ...
CPW Outdoor Rec Report
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released a report, “The Economic Contributions of Outdoor Recreation: A regional and county-level analysis.” Southwick ...
Sch. – CPW Mule Deer West Slope Strategy meetings
From Keystone Center (facilitators) on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Across the West, state wildlife agencies are seeing declines ...
Sch. – CPW Mule Deer West Slope Strategy meetings
From Keystone Center (facilitators) on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Across the West, state wildlife agencies are seeing declines ...
South Park Updates
The South Park basin, consisting of nearly 1000 square miles, is unparalleled in Colorado and perhaps in the country. It ...
South Park Updates
The South Park basin, consisting of nearly 1000 square miles, is unparalleled in Colorado and perhaps in the country. It ...
Upper Arkansas River Now a Colorado Gold Medal Trout Water
On January 10, 2014 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission designagted the upper Arkansas River as a Gold Medal Trout ...
Upper Arkansas River Now a Colorado Gold Medal Trout Water
On January 10, 2014 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission designagted the upper Arkansas River as a Gold Medal Trout ...
Students Contest: What Public Lands Mean to You
National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (SFRED) are sponsoring a contest for students 15-19 year of ...
Big Thompson River Restoration Coalition launches fundraising campaign
Big Thompson River Restoration Coalition has launched a fundraising campaign. CWF is represented on the Steering Committee by our Issues ...
Students Contest: What Public Lands Mean to You
National Wildlife Federation, Trout Unlimited and Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (SFRED) are sponsoring a contest for students 15-19 year of ...
Big Thompson River Restoration Coalition launches fundraising campaign
Big Thompson River Restoration Coalition has launched a fundraising campaign. CWF is represented on the Steering Committee by our Issues ...
Udall – Browns Canyon Bill
On December 3, 2013, Senator Mark Udall introduced a bill to protect Browns Canyon (S. 1794, Browns Canyon National Monument ...
Udall – Browns Canyon Bill
On December 3, 2013, Senator Mark Udall introduced a bill to protect Browns Canyon (S. 1794, Browns Canyon National Monument ...
Report re Millions of Western Public Lands off limits to recreation
Western Priorities issued a report on November 25, 2013, “Millions of Western Public Lands Are Off Limits.” To read the ...
Report re Millions of Western Public Lands off limits to recreation
Western Priorities issued a report on November 25, 2013, “Millions of Western Public Lands Are Off Limits.” To read the ...
Jewell Sec. Order
Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell issued her first Secretarial Order on October 31, 2013. She focused on engaging youth ...
Jewell Sec. Order
Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell issued her first Secretarial Order on October 31, 2013. She focused on engaging youth ...
CWF/NWF-TransWest Transmission Line Comments
CWF and NWF submitted our comments on the TransWest Express Transmission Line draft environmental impact statement on September 30, 2013 ...
CWF/NWF-TransWest Transmission Line Comments
CWF and NWF submitted our comments on the TransWest Express Transmission Line draft environmental impact statement on September 30, 2013 ...
CO Parks & Wildlife’s proposed revenue and budget cuts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released on September 3 proposed “revenue concepts” and proposed budget cuts under 3 scenarios requested by ...
CO Parks & Wildlife’s proposed revenue and budget cuts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released on September 3 proposed “revenue concepts” and proposed budget cuts under 3 scenarios requested by ...
Open Space and Trails Expanded in Denver Metro Area
On December 31, 2012 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and US Fish and Wildlife Service announced expanded acreage of ...
Open Space and Trails Expanded in Denver Metro Area
On December 31, 2012 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and US Fish and Wildlife Service announced expanded acreage of ...
Senate rejects Sen. Udall’s amendment to restore USFS Wildland Fire Mgmt Fund in advance of 2013
On December 28, the US Senate rejected an amendment introduced by Senators Mark Udall and Jon Tester to the Supplemental ...
Senate Passes Bill to Increase Watershed Protection Funds
On December 28, 2012, the US Senate passed the Hurricane Sandy bill. It includes the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Emergency ...
Senate Passes Bill to Increase Watershed Protection Funds
On December 28, 2012, the US Senate passed the Hurricane Sandy bill. It includes the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Emergency ...
Senate rejects Sen. Udall’s amendment to restore USFS Wildland Fire Mgmt Fund in advance of 2013
On December 28, the US Senate rejected an amendment introduced by Senators Mark Udall and Jon Tester to the Supplemental ...
West is Best Report (link): How Public Lands in the West Create a Competitive Economic Advantage
See link beow to a new research paper and report prepared by Headwater Economics, “Weest is Best: How Public Lands ...
West is Best Report (link): How Public Lands in the West Create a Competitive Economic Advantage
See link beow to a new research paper and report prepared by Headwater Economics, “Weest is Best: How Public Lands ...
BLM extends comment period re CO White River FO oil/gas plan
The BLM White River Field Office has announced it has extended the public comment period on its draft oil and ...
BLM extends comment period re CO White River FO oil/gas plan
The BLM White River Field Office has announced it has extended the public comment period on its draft oil and ...
BLM releases oil shale Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
On November 9, 2012, the BLM released its final programmatic environmental impact statement (FPEIS) for oil shale. CWF applauds the ...
BLM releases oil shale Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
On November 9, 2012, the BLM released its final programmatic environmental impact statement (FPEIS) for oil shale. CWF applauds the ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number
At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number
At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of ...
NWF Poll– Sportsmen’s Strong Support for Conservation, Access to Public Lands
National Wildlife Federation released its poll on September 25, 2012 that reaffirms sportsmen's strong support for conservation, access to public ...
NWF Poll– Sportsmen’s Strong Support for Conservation, Access to Public Lands
National Wildlife Federation released its poll on September 25, 2012 that reaffirms sportsmen's strong support for conservation, access to public ...
CWF and NWF’s South Park Comments to BLM’s Draft Env. Assessment
On September 17, 2012, CWF and NWF submitted comments to the BLM re its Royal Gorge Field Office’s Draft Environmental ...
CWF and NWF’s South Park Comments to BLM’s Draft Env. Assessment
On September 17, 2012, CWF and NWF submitted comments to the BLM re its Royal Gorge Field Office’s Draft Environmental ...
CWF comments re app for permit to drill in NW Gunnison Co.
CWF submitted comments on August 9, 2012 to the US Forest Service [USFS] on an application for permit to drill ...
CWF comments re app for permit to drill in NW Gunnison Co.
CWF submitted comments on August 9, 2012 to the US Forest Service [USFS] on an application for permit to drill ...
Matthew Lepore Selected as COGCC director
DIRECTOR Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3311 Fax: (303) 866-2115 dnr.state.co.us ...
Matthew Lepore Selected as COGCC director
DIRECTOR Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 718 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone: (303) 866-3311 Fax: (303) 866-2115 dnr.state.co.us ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Study: CO’s federal public lands drive economic growth
Headwaters Economics, an independent research group, released a new study showing that Colorado’s federal public lands drive economic growth. See ...
Study: CO’s federal public lands drive economic growth
Headwaters Economics, an independent research group, released a new study showing that Colorado’s federal public lands drive economic growth. See ...
Need for Riparian Setbacks Highlighted
CWF, in conjunction with NWF, TU, TRCP and Barbara Vasquez have worked hard and effectively to shine light on the ...
Need for Riparian Setbacks Highlighted
CWF, in conjunction with NWF, TU, TRCP and Barbara Vasquez have worked hard and effectively to shine light on the ...
CO Roadless Rule Final EIS Released
On May 2, 2012, 7 years after the process began, the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule ...
CO Roadless Rule Final EIS Released
On May 2, 2012, 7 years after the process began, the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule ...
Sen. Ag Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill, with Key Bennet Amendments
On April 26, the Senate Agricultural Committee passed the 2012 Farm Bill, including key amendments backed by Colorado’s Senator Michael ...
Sen. Ag Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill, with Key Bennet Amendments
On April 26, the Senate Agricultural Committee passed the 2012 Farm Bill, including key amendments backed by Colorado’s Senator Michael ...
CO House Bill 12-1317 re CPW Commission Composition passed the House on a 35-30 vote
Colorado House Bill 12-1317 re composition of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission passed in the House on April 18 ...
CO House Bill 12-1317 re CPW Commission Composition passed the House on a 35-30 vote
Colorado House Bill 12-1317 re composition of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission passed in the House on April 18 ...
CO HB 1322 killed by Education Committee April 16
On April 16 the Colorado House Education Committee killed House Bill 12-1322 on an 8-5 vote. The vote crossed party ...
CO HB 1322 killed by Education Committee April 16
On April 16 the Colorado House Education Committee killed House Bill 12-1322 on an 8-5 vote. The vote crossed party ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Comn Approve Implementation Plan
On February 9, 2012 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Merger Implementation Plan. The Division of Parks ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Comn Approve Implementation Plan
On February 9, 2012 the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Merger Implementation Plan. The Division of Parks ...
BLM Releases Oil Shale draft PEIS
Early on February 3, BLM released its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for oil shale (and tar sands). BLM ...
BLM Releases Oil Shale draft PEIS
Early on February 3, BLM released its draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for oil shale (and tar sands). BLM ...
BLM close to deciding whether master leasing planning for South Park
The Bureau of Land Management said it is close to deciding whether to undertake master leasing planning in South Park ...
BLM close to deciding whether master leasing planning for South Park
The Bureau of Land Management said it is close to deciding whether to undertake master leasing planning in South Park ...
CWF opposes Flaming Gorge Pipeline Project
CWF, in conjunction with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF), filed a Motion to Intervene in ...
CWF opposes Flaming Gorge Pipeline Project
CWF, in conjunction with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Wyoming Wildlife Federation (WWF), filed a Motion to Intervene in ...
Parks Willdife Comn settles on rec for Comn composition
At its December meeting (12/8-9) the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission settled on its final recommendations on Legislative Declaration, Agency ...
Parks Willdife Comn settles on rec for Comn composition
At its December meeting (12/8-9) the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission settled on its final recommendations on Legislative Declaration, Agency ...
Udall Highlights USFS findings re bark beetle mgmt
Pasted below is Sen. Udall’s press release Dec.1, 2011 highlighting Forest Service findings to manage the bark beetle epidemic. U.S ...
Udall Highlights USFS findings re bark beetle mgmt
Pasted below is Sen. Udall’s press release Dec.1, 2011 highlighting Forest Service findings to manage the bark beetle epidemic. U.S ...
Article: North Park Big Game Habitat at Risk, groups argue
The following article was written by E&E reporter Scott Streater, November 3, 2011 in its Land Letter: Niobrara oil boom ...
Article: North Park Big Game Habitat at Risk, groups argue
The following article was written by E&E reporter Scott Streater, November 3, 2011 in its Land Letter: Niobrara oil boom ...
Roadless: 10th Cir. Vacates Injunction
Roadless: On October 21, 2011, the Tenth Circuit reversed the district court’s issuance of a permanent injunction. The Court remanded ...
Roadless: 10th Cir. Vacates Injunction
Roadless: On October 21, 2011, the Tenth Circuit reversed the district court’s issuance of a permanent injunction. The Court remanded ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number
At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of ...
CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number
At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of ...
News Coverage – OIl Shale Hearing in Grand Junction
Here are links to the news coverage re the oil shale hearing by the US House Subcommittee on Energy and ...
News Coverage – OIl Shale Hearing in Grand Junction
Here are links to the news coverage re the oil shale hearing by the US House Subcommittee on Energy and ...
Aug. 23 News re Aug. 24 Oil Shale Field Hearing
Here are some August 23 news pieces re the August 24 US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources field ...
Aug. 23 News re Aug. 24 Oil Shale Field Hearing
Here are some August 23 news pieces re the August 24 US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources field ...
Four CWF-related You Tube pieces
A new YouTube piece has been released by the City of Loveland which includes a discussion of the Big Thompson ...
Congressional Subcommittee oil shale hearing Aug. 24 Grand Junction
On August 24, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will convene an oversight field hearing in Grand ...
Four CWF-related You Tube pieces
A new YouTube piece has been released by the City of Loveland which includes a discussion of the Big Thompson ...
Congressional Subcommittee oil shale hearing Aug. 24 Grand Junction
On August 24, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will convene an oversight field hearing in Grand ...
Rick Cables Named Director of CO Parks and Widlife
The Wildlife Commission and Parks Board selected Region 2 Regional Forester Rick Cables as the director of the new combined ...
Rick Cables Named Director of CO Parks and Widlife
The Wildlife Commission and Parks Board selected Region 2 Regional Forester Rick Cables as the director of the new combined ...
Gov. signs merger bill
On June 6, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the bill to merge the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Division ...
Gov. signs merger bill
On June 6, Governor Hickenlooper signed into law the bill to merge the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Division ...
DOI-Wild-Lands-Policy
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a new wild lands policy memorandum on June 1. The memorandum follows ...
DOI-Wild-Lands-Policy
Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a new wild lands policy memorandum on June 1. The memorandum follows ...
CWF Thanks Silent Auction Contributors
CWF thanks the many contributors of excellent silent auction items for the fundraiser on May 10. Stoney’s Bar & Grill ...
CWF Thanks Silent Auction Contributors
CWF thanks the many contributors of excellent silent auction items for the fundraiser on May 10. Stoney’s Bar & Grill ...
CO House Bill 1223 dead in Senate
Update: May 11 — The bill was introduced in the Senate last night and assigned to the State, Veterans and ...
CO House Bill 1223 dead in Senate
Update: May 11 — The bill was introduced in the Senate last night and assigned to the State, Veterans and ...
BLM oil shale scoping mtgs held May 3 and 4 in Colorado
BLM held public scoping meetings on May 3 and May 4 in Rifle and in Denver, respectively, in its “process ...
BLM oil shale scoping mtgs held May 3 and 4 in Colorado
BLM held public scoping meetings on May 3 and May 4 in Rifle and in Denver, respectively, in its “process ...
Dir. app. -Div. of Parks & Wildlife Closes 4/18!
CWF was surprised to see that although SB 11-208 has not reached the House yet, the job announcement for the ...
Dir. app. -Div. of Parks & Wildlife Closes 4/18!
CWF was surprised to see that although SB 11-208 has not reached the House yet, the job announcement for the ...
Salazar Wild Lands Policy Would be Postponed in Budget Compromise
The Congressional compromise budget proposed late Friday, April 8 to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal ...
CO SB 11-208 delayed til next week
Update: April 12: Colorado Senate Bill 11-208 did not pass 2nd reading. Instead, it has been delayed until next Monday, ...
CO SB 11-208 delayed til next week
Update: April 12: Colorado Senate Bill 11-208 did not pass 2nd reading. Instead, it has been delayed until next Monday, ...
Salazar Wild Lands Policy Would be Postponed in Budget Compromise
The Congressional compromise budget proposed late Friday, April 8 to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal ...
CO HB 1150 Pulled 2/21 by Sponsor Rep. Jon Becker
CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock ...
CO HB 1150 Pulled 2/21 by Sponsor Rep. Jon Becker
CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock ...
Dept. of Interior to rethink 2008 oil-shale regulations/policies
On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which ...
Dept. of Interior to rethink 2008 oil-shale regulations/policies
On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which ...
State Land Board withdraws 3 parcels from oil and gas lease auction 2/17
On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic ...
State Land Board withdraws 3 parcels from oil and gas lease auction 2/17
On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic ...
BLM Advances Oil Shale Research in Colorado
On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, ...
BLM Advances Oil Shale Research in Colorado
On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, ...
Colorado Gubernatorial Q and A
Five participating groups pose nine questions to Colorado’s Gubernatorial candidates. For verbatim responses from Tom Tancredo, running on the American ...
Colorado Gubernatorial Q and A
Five participating groups pose nine questions to Colorado’s Gubernatorial candidates. For verbatim responses from Tom Tancredo, running on the American ...
CO Division of Wildlife and Energy Cos enter into 355,000 acres of Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plans
Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plans are a tool created by Colorado’s new oil and gas rules, adopted in December 2008 by ...
CO Division of Wildlife and Energy Cos enter into 355,000 acres of Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plans
Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plans are a tool created by Colorado’s new oil and gas rules, adopted in December 2008 by ...
CWF applauds passage of House CLEAR Act- Land Water Conservation Fund provision and removal of 2 exemptions
On July 30, the House voted to pass the CLEAR Act. Important to CWF is the full funding provision for ...
CWF applauds passage of House CLEAR Act- Land Water Conservation Fund provision and removal of 2 exemptions
On July 30, the House voted to pass the CLEAR Act. Important to CWF is the full funding provision for ...
Dept. Interior Finalizes Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms
On May 17, 2010 the Department of Interior announced finalized oil and gas leasing reforms for BLM managed sub-surface lands ...
Dept. Interior Finalizes Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms
On May 17, 2010 the Department of Interior announced finalized oil and gas leasing reforms for BLM managed sub-surface lands ...
CWF-NWF Submit Protest of BLM Proposed Lease Sale
On May 1, Colorado Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation submitted a protest to the BLM regarding parcels that ...
CWF-NWF Submit Protest of BLM Proposed Lease Sale
On May 1, Colorado Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation submitted a protest to the BLM regarding parcels that ...
Final CO Roadless Plan Adds Protections for Wildlife
On April 6, 2010, Governor Ritter released the State’s revised roadless plan and forwarded it to the US Department of ...
Final CO Roadless Plan Adds Protections for Wildlife
On April 6, 2010, Governor Ritter released the State’s revised roadless plan and forwarded it to the US Department of ...
Join CWF at our Banquet to Support All Things Wild in Colorado
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Join CWF at our Banquet to Support All Things Wild in Colorado
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Department of Interior Announced Greater Sage Grouse Listing Warranted But Precluded
On Friday, March 5 the US Department of Interior announced that the greater sage grouse will not be listed as ...
Department of Interior Announced Greater Sage Grouse Listing Warranted But Precluded
On Friday, March 5 the US Department of Interior announced that the greater sage grouse will not be listed as ...
Sec. Salazar announces oil and gas leasing reform
Oil and gas leasing policy reforms on federal public lands announced by Secretary Salazar on January 6: New guidance to ...
Sec. Salazar announces oil and gas leasing reform
Oil and gas leasing policy reforms on federal public lands announced by Secretary Salazar on January 6: New guidance to ...
Jim Martin named ED, CO Dept.of Natural Resources
On October 26, Governor Ritter announced Jim Martin as his selection for Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. He ...
Jim Martin named ED, CO Dept.of Natural Resources
On October 26, Governor Ritter announced Jim Martin as his selection for Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. He ...
Sec. Salazar Announces DOI will offer new RD&D OIl Shale Leases
On October 20, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced that the Department will invite submission ...
Harris Sherman Confirmed as USDA Under Sec Natural Resources and Environment
On September 10, Colorado’s Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources was nominated by the Obama Administration to serve ...
Harris Sherman Confirmed as USDA Under Sec Natural Resources and Environment
On September 10, Colorado’s Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources was nominated by the Obama Administration to serve ...
Sec. Salazar Announces DOI will offer new RD&D OIl Shale Leases
On October 20, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Ken Salazar, announced that the Department will invite submission ...
Rifle Raffle Drawing Dec. 21, 2009
Colorado Wildlife Federation Rifle Raffle Drawing — Raffle License #2009-0849 Your opportunity to win one limited edition Winchester Model 92 ...
Rifle Raffle Drawing Dec. 21, 2009
Colorado Wildlife Federation Rifle Raffle Drawing — Raffle License #2009-0849 Your opportunity to win one limited edition Winchester Model 92 ...
Draft CO Roadless Rule will open to public comment
On July 13, Governor Ritter announced that the draft Colorado roadless rule will be released soon and be opened to ...
Draft CO Roadless Rule will open to public comment
On July 13, Governor Ritter announced that the draft Colorado roadless rule will be released soon and be opened to ...
CWF Comments on Oil Shale RD&D Program
Oil shale and tar sands development poses a huge threat to wildlife, including species that already are on the verge ...
CWF Comments on Oil Shale RD&D Program
Oil shale and tar sands development poses a huge threat to wildlife, including species that already are on the verge ...
Habitat Stamp reauth Bill passes General Assembly
The Habitat Stamp reauthorization bill, S 09-235, passed the General Assembly on May 1. Earlier it passed House Appropriations on ...
Habitat Stamp reauth Bill passes General Assembly
The Habitat Stamp reauthorization bill, S 09-235, passed the General Assembly on May 1. Earlier it passed House Appropriations on ...
CO Oil and Gas Rules Bill Signed by Gov. Ritter
The oil and gas rules review bill was signed by Governor Ritter on April 22. The bill had passed the ...
CO Oil and Gas Rules Bill Signed by Gov. Ritter
The oil and gas rules review bill was signed by Governor Ritter on April 22. The bill had passed the ...
Oil and Gas Rules Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor Wildlife Protection in COGCC’s Amended Rules As unanimously adopted, House Bill 1298 ...
Oil and Gas Rules Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor Wildlife Protection in COGCC’s Amended Rules As unanimously adopted, House Bill 1298 ...
Land along Big T may go up for sale
Publish Date: 1/2/2009 Larimer County works on compromise plan for land along Big Thompson River By Kathryn Dailey Loveland Reporter-Herald ...
Land along Big T may go up for sale
Publish Date: 1/2/2009 Larimer County works on compromise plan for land along Big Thompson River By Kathryn Dailey Loveland Reporter-Herald ...
Colorado Conservation Summit Executive Summary
2008 Colorado Conservation Summit: Colorado Wildlife at a Crossroads Executive Summary COLORADO‘S WILDLIFE IN 2058: Our Shared Commitment ...
Colorado Conservation Summit Executive Summary
2008 Colorado Conservation Summit: Colorado Wildlife at a Crossroads Executive Summary COLORADO‘S WILDLIFE IN 2058: Our Shared Commitment ...
CO Oil and Gas Conservation Comn adopted final rules on December 10.
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has adopted final oil and gas rules at its December 10 meeting. CWF believes ...
CO Oil and Gas Conservation Comn adopted final rules on December 10.
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has adopted final oil and gas rules at its December 10 meeting. CWF believes ...
Roadless: USDA grants CO request for more time to make recommendations for CO Rule
Roadless: State of Colorado requested more time from the US Department of Agriculture to submit its recommendations for the Colorado ...
Roadless: USDA grants CO request for more time to make recommendations for CO Rule
Roadless: State of Colorado requested more time from the US Department of Agriculture to submit its recommendations for the Colorado ...
Oil Shale Development
Congress: Re-enact oil shale moratorium CRAIG THOMPSON Perspective In a blind rush to promote oil shale development, the Bureau of ...
Oil Shale Development
Congress: Re-enact oil shale moratorium CRAIG THOMPSON Perspective In a blind rush to promote oil shale development, the Bureau of ...
Drill Baby, Drill?? Do it right — No Shortcuts With Our Wildlife, Land and Health.
Talking Points for Wildlife Drill Baby, Drill?!? Not Unless it is Colorado Clean! I am Harvey Nyberg. I am a member ...
Drill Baby, Drill?? Do it right — No Shortcuts With Our Wildlife, Land and Health.
Talking Points for Wildlife Drill Baby, Drill?!? Not Unless it is Colorado Clean! I am Harvey Nyberg. I am a member ...
State Oil and Gas Commission Approves Rules
State Oil and Gas Commission Approves Rules That Help Ensure Wildlife’s Future in Colorado Five leading wildlife conservation groups ...
State Oil and Gas Commission Approves Rules
State Oil and Gas Commission Approves Rules That Help Ensure Wildlife’s Future in Colorado Five leading wildlife conservation groups ...
Gov. Bill Ritter objected to prematurely move forward with commercial oil-shale development in Colorado.
n Oil Shale Washington, DC – The fight to establish an orderly process for the development of oil shale suffered a ...
Colorado’s Oil ad Gas Commission Approves Rules to Protect Wildlife
On September 23, the Colorado OIl and Gas Conservation Commission approved protections for wildlife on a provisional vote to be ...
Colorado’s Oil ad Gas Commission Approves Rules to Protect Wildlife
On September 23, the Colorado OIl and Gas Conservation Commission approved protections for wildlife on a provisional vote to be ...
Gov. Bill Ritter objected to prematurely move forward with commercial oil-shale development in Colorado.
n Oil Shale Washington, DC – The fight to establish an orderly process for the development of oil shale suffered a ...
Roan Plateau Gas Leases Auctioned – a sad day
On the morning of August 14, the BLM auctioned gas leases on 31 parcels of the majestic Roan Plateau. In ...
Roan Plateau Gas Leases Auctioned – a sad day
On the morning of August 14, the BLM auctioned gas leases on 31 parcels of the majestic Roan Plateau. In ...
CWF and NWF file protest to BLM re: August 14th lease sale
National Wildlife Federation 2260 Baseline Road, Suite 100 Boulder, CO 80302 Colorado Wildlife Federation 1410 Grant Street, Suite C-313 Denver, ...
CWF and NWF file protest to BLM re: August 14th lease sale
National Wildlife Federation 2260 Baseline Road, Suite 100 Boulder, CO 80302 Colorado Wildlife Federation 1410 Grant Street, Suite C-313 Denver, ...
Gov. Ritters’ response to BLM Decision to Lease Roan Plateau
Shortly after the BLM’s announcement of its plans to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas leases, Governor ...
BLM Announces Roan Plateau Gas Lease Auction
On June 9, 2008 the BLM announced that it intends to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas ...
Gov. Ritters’ response to BLM Decision to Lease Roan Plateau
Shortly after the BLM’s announcement of its plans to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas leases, Governor ...
BLM Announces Roan Plateau Gas Lease Auction
On June 9, 2008 the BLM announced that it intends to auction 55,186 acres of the Roan Plateau for gas ...
CO Wildlife Commn passes resolution re oil and gas draft rules
On May 1, after a hearing on April 30, the Colorado Wildlife Commission adopted the following Resolution regarding the oil ...
CO Wildlife Commn passes resolution re oil and gas draft rules
On May 1, after a hearing on April 30, the Colorado Wildlife Commission adopted the following Resolution regarding the oil ...
Sen. Salazar’s guest commentary on Roan Plateau
Senator Salazar’s guest commentary in the Denver Post on April 25, 2008 appears below. Rep. John Salazar and Rep. Mark ...
Sen. Salazar’s guest commentary on Roan Plateau
Senator Salazar’s guest commentary in the Denver Post on April 25, 2008 appears below. Rep. John Salazar and Rep. Mark ...
Roan Plateau legislation introduced
On April 17, Senator Salazar, Representative Salazar and Representative Udal introduced legislation to protect the Roan Plateau and to Maximize ...
Roan Plateau legislation introduced
On April 17, Senator Salazar, Representative Salazar and Representative Udal introduced legislation to protect the Roan Plateau and to Maximize ...
Draft Rules for CO Oil and Gas Development Released
On March 31, Acting Director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, David Neslin, announced the release of the ...
Draft Rules for CO Oil and Gas Development Released
On March 31, Acting Director of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, David Neslin, announced the release of the ...
CO severance tax plan would help fund higher ed, wildlife, renewable energy and transportation projects
Denver Post article, March 26, Severance Tax Teamwork, unveils severance tax plan to help fund higher education [55% of the ...
CO severance tax plan would help fund higher ed, wildlife, renewable energy and transportation projects
Denver Post article, March 26, Severance Tax Teamwork, unveils severance tax plan to help fund higher education [55% of the ...
See Gov. Ritter’s and DNR’s Comments to Oil Shale Draft PEIS
Governor Ritter’s comments to the BLM in response to its Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement ...
GJ Sentinel editorial Gov. Ritter “right on oil shale”
See March 24 editorial in Grand Junction Sentinel, “Gov. Ritter right on oil shale.” Click on link below. www.gjsentinel.com/open/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/03/24/032408_4A_shale_edit.html ...
GJ Sentinel editorial Gov. Ritter “right on oil shale”
See March 24 editorial in Grand Junction Sentinel, “Gov. Ritter right on oil shale.” Click on link below. www.gjsentinel.com/open/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/03/24/032408_4A_shale_edit.html ...
See Gov. Ritter’s and DNR’s Comments to Oil Shale Draft PEIS
Governor Ritter’s comments to the BLM in response to its Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement ...
Sen. Salazar issues press release re defeat of amendment that sought to override 1-year moratorium on oil shale development
On March 13, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar issued a press release informing that the Senate “voted down a Republican amendment ...
BLM Brushes Aside Gov. Ritter’s Roan Proposal
On Thursday, March 13, the Bureau of Land Management brushed aside the thoughtful compromise proposal for the Roan Plateau that ...
BLM Brushes Aside Gov. Ritter’s Roan Proposal
On Thursday, March 13, the Bureau of Land Management brushed aside the thoughtful compromise proposal for the Roan Plateau that ...
Sen. Salazar issues press release re defeat of amendment that sought to override 1-year moratorium on oil shale development
On March 13, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar issued a press release informing that the Senate “voted down a Republican amendment ...
Next Steps in COGCC Rulemaking re minimizing adverse impacts on wildlife
See http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/Rulemaking on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Department website for the rulemaking timeline. The two-month wildlife technical stakeholders’ ...
Next Steps in COGCC Rulemaking re minimizing adverse impacts on wildlife
See http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/Rulemaking on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Department website for the rulemaking timeline. The two-month wildlife technical stakeholders’ ...
Division of Wildlife adds upper Eagle Valley to deer feeding
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has added the upper Eagle Valley to its deer feeding operations, pursuant to authorization by ...
Division of Wildlife adds upper Eagle Valley to deer feeding
The Colorado Division of Wildlife has added the upper Eagle Valley to its deer feeding operations, pursuant to authorization by ...
Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial
Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial, Sunday, January 13, 2008 — “Trio’s change of heart on Roan is welcome”www.denverpost.com/opinionheadlies/ci_7937866 ...
Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial
Roan Plateau: Denver Post editorial, Sunday, January 13, 2008 — “Trio’s change of heart on Roan is welcome”www.denverpost.com/opinionheadlies/ci_7937866 ...
CWF Launches Legislation Tracking
CWF has launched its legislation tracking feature. Click on Legislation at the top of this home page and you will ...
CWF Launches Legislation Tracking
CWF has launched its legislation tracking feature. Click on Legislation at the top of this home page and you will ...
Motor Veh. on Public Lands bill moves to House Floor
HB08-1069, re motor vehicles on public lands, was introduced in the House by Rep. Kathleen Curry on January 9. Senate ...
Motor Veh. on Public Lands bill moves to House Floor
HB08-1069, re motor vehicles on public lands, was introduced in the House by Rep. Kathleen Curry on January 9. Senate ...
Roadless: Denver Post editorial
Roadless: Here is the link to the January 2 editorial in the Denver Post. CWF has been concerned that some ...
Roadless: Denver Post editorial
Roadless: Here is the link to the January 2 editorial in the Denver Post. CWF has been concerned that some ...
Roadless: Forest Service has published rulemaking Notice of Intent for CO Petition
www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html#Forest20%Service Roadless: The Forest Service published today its Notice of Intent in the Federal Register for the draft environmental impact ...
Roadless: Forest Service has published rulemaking Notice of Intent for CO Petition
www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-cont.html#Forest20%Service Roadless: The Forest Service published today its Notice of Intent in the Federal Register for the draft environmental impact ...
Roan Plateau: Governor Ritter Issues Press Release
Roan Plateau: Governor Ritter Issues Press Release
10 Mountain Mayors send a strong letter to Americans for American Energy organization
MOUNTAIN MAYORS An Alliance for Cooperation & Action December 14, 2007 Jim Sims & Greg Schnacke Americans for American Energy ...
10 Mountain Mayors send a strong letter to Americans for American Energy organization
MOUNTAIN MAYORS An Alliance for Cooperation & Action December 14, 2007 Jim Sims & Greg Schnacke Americans for American Energy ...
Rocky Mt. News story re Threats to Wildlife from Pace of Drilling
Rocky Mountain News Monday, December 10, 2007 Regulators, environmentalists, sportsmen and citizens have cited numerous worries about the oil and ...
Rocky Mt. News story re Threats to Wildlife from Pace of Drilling
Rocky Mountain News Monday, December 10, 2007 Regulators, environmentalists, sportsmen and citizens have cited numerous worries about the oil and ...
Colorado Oil and Gas Timeline and Process for Adoption of COGCC Rules
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has released the Timeline for Adoption of COGCC Rules to Implement HB 1298 and 1341. CWF ...
Colorado Oil and Gas Timeline and Process for Adoption of COGCC Rules
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has released the Timeline for Adoption of COGCC Rules to Implement HB 1298 and 1341. CWF ...
BLM Issues Instruction Memo re Bush Exec Order, Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation
CWF learned of this BLM instruction memorandum on Saturday. We will watch closely to see how BLM implements the instructions ...
BLM Issues Instruction Memo re Bush Exec Order, Facilitation of Hunting Heritage and Wildlife Conservation
CWF learned of this BLM instruction memorandum on Saturday. We will watch closely to see how BLM implements the instructions ...
Charlie Meyers interviews new DOW Director Remington
http://www.denverpost.com/charlie ...
Charlie Meyers interviews new DOW Director Remington
http://www.denverpost.com/charlie ...
Tom Remington Named as New Director of Division of Wildlife
www.wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/Press.asp ...
Tom Remington Named as New Director of Division of Wildlife
www.wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/PressReleases/Press.asp ...
DOW Ponders ATV Enforcement Act
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is closer to calling for a legislative bill that would give wildlife officers power to ...
Protecting the Crown Jewel, Ignoring…
Does focusing so intently on preserving the Roan Plateau obscure the fact that the entire region around the area is ...
Colorado Wildlife Commission Policy re Energy Development
POLICY STATEMENT It is the intent of the Commission to uphold the legislative declaration under Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 33 ...
CWF, NWF, CMDA Appeal BLM Denial of Protest re South Parachute GAP
The Colorado Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation and the Colorado Mule Deer Association protested a Bureau of Land Management decision ...
CWF, NWF, CMDA Appeal BLM Denial of Protest re South Parachute GAP
The Colorado Wildlife Federation, National Wildlife Federation and the Colorado Mule Deer Association protested a Bureau of Land Management decision ...
Colorado Wildlife Commission Policy re Energy Development
POLICY STATEMENT It is the intent of the Commission to uphold the legislative declaration under Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 33 ...
DOW Ponders ATV Enforcement Act
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is closer to calling for a legislative bill that would give wildlife officers power to ...
Protecting the Crown Jewel, Ignoring…
Does focusing so intently on preserving the Roan Plateau obscure the fact that the entire region around the area is ...