All Entries in the "Environment" Category
Keep Colorado Wild Pass raises $41M for Colorado state parks, search and rescue volunteers, and avalanche safety
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) set a goal to raise $36 million annually from pass sales. […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns of toxic algae in DeWeese Reservoir – water harmful to people and pets
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. – A growing bloom of toxic blue-green algae at DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to warn the public Aug. 19 to avoid contact with the water at that location for the first time this summer. “Algae has become a seasonal problem at DeWeese, forcing CPW to alert the public in […]
Lee fire near Meeker has become the 6th largest wildfire in Colorado history
The Lee fire southwest of Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County has become the sixth largest wildfire in Colorado history, eclipsing the 2012 High Park fire, which burned 87,284 acres west of Fort Collins. The fire grew from over 88,000 acres to over 92,000 acres throughout the day on Saturday, with no containment, state fire […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering free admission to state parks in August for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members
To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is continuing to offer free admission to all Colorado state parks for active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard members during the month of August. Qualifying military members can pick up their free Military Parks Pass, valid for the month of August at any […]
Watch out for bears while camping, hiking and backpacking in Colorado bear country
DENVER — Colorado is home to a large population of black bears–estimated at 17,000-20,000 animals–and the majority of them live in areas where humans camp, hike, and backpack. This summer, CPW is reminding the public to get wise about bears to avoid conflicts when enjoying our wonderful outdoors. Most conflicts between people and bears can be traced […]
‘Operation Sky Hammer’ funds surge capacity helicopters to fight Colorado wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service is funding a new firefighting team based out of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, bringing two SkyCrane helicopters to the region. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the project is dubbed “Operation Sky Hammer” and has placed two new SkyCrane helicopters at the base of the Rocky Mountains, pre-positioned to […]
New digital passport coming this summer to celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary
This summer, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is releasing a digital passport with prizes and discounts across the state. The passport program will celebrate Colorado’s 150th year in the Union and the United States’ 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, and it will fully roll out in 2026. The new digital passport […]
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing
A Texas sheriff says the deaths from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 27 people By JOHN SEEWER and JIM VERTUNO – Associated Press KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a […]
Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results
Goats graze along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction (photo by Sharon Sullivan for Colorado Newsline) Pedestrians and bicyclists along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction may have noticed something out of the ordinary this spring. In some fenced-off sections near Blue Heron Lake, 700 goats are grazing on an array of […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering $14 Centennial State Park Pass for low income Coloradans
DENVER — Living life outside is part of the Colorado lifestyle, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is committed to ensuring that every Coloradan, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to experience Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. CPW offers a $14 Centennial State Park Pass to income-eligible Coloradans, providing access to all Colorado state parks for […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards $50,000 to promote the Born to Be Wild special license plate
CPW announced the recipients of the inaugural Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program. Two organizations, The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and The Endangered Species Coalition were selected to raise awareness and promote the Born to Be Wild specialty license plate to engage and educate the public about the importance of the license plate, ultimately […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well sampling in Lower Arkansas River area
Volunteer for a Free Well Water Sample! The Colorado Geological Survey, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. We’re looking for homeowners to collect a free water sample from their private well! Participation is simple: […]
