Land managers, the oil and gas industry, conservation groups, environmentalists and local officials are anticipating a decision today on whether or not the Greater Sage Grouse will be listed under the Endangered Species Act. The bird, which has been thriving in Colorado and Wyoming, is found in 11 states, and Continue reading
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Sage Grouse Announcement Expected Today
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Group Sues to Stop Wild Horse Roundups
An animal-advocacy organization is suing to halt any future gathers of wild horses in northwest Colorado. Friends of Animals, a Connecticut-based international advocacy organization, sued in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., saying horse roundups threaten the well-being of horses that are driven Continue reading
Hickenlooper Promotes Grouse Conservation Program
Governor John Hickenlooper, in partnership with conservation groups, industry representatives, and agriculture leaders, has requested recognition by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Bureau of Land Management to establish the Colorado Habitat Exchange – initially focused on the greater sage-grouse. Hickenlooper Continue reading
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Recent Study Shows how Energy and Wildlife Officials Work Together
A recently released study by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University describing the effects of energy development on mule deer in the Piceance Basin, has prompted public discussion and media reports about energy companies and wildlife, and whether the two can coexist. Several companies are currently active Continue reading
USDA Provides Sage Grouse Funding
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a four-year strategy to invest more that $200 million in greater sage-grouse conservation efforts. According to USDA, the strategy, known as Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0, will build on successful public and private conservation efforts to improve sage-grouse habitat. The new Continue reading
Feds Exclude Sage Grouse Species from Protection
The Interior Department’s decision not to add a type of sage grouse found only in Nevada and California to the Endangered Species List is a reassuring sign that strong efforts by Colorado and other Western states to conserve larger populations of the greater sage grouse can pay off. That’s according to the Colorado Wildlife Continue reading
CPW Auditing Landowner Preference Program
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be conduct an audit of registered properties in the Landowner Preference Program, this year. Landowners will receive letters to clarify or confirm details of their registered properties. If issues are found the registrations will be corrected or removed from participation. As announced in an earlier press Continue reading
Mule Deer Foundation Banquet in Craig Tomorrow
The Mule Deer Foundation is having their banquet in Craig tomorrow night. The night includes dinner, and live and silent auctions. The money raised will benefit the local mule deer herd and its habitat. Seating is limited. Those that would like to attend should RSVP by calling 629-1760. The banquet will be held tomorrow Continue reading
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Groups Notify Feds of Intent to Sue Over Sage Grouse Listing
The Center for Biological Diversity and the Western Watersheds Project have given notice of their intent to sue the federal government over the Gunnison Sage Grouse listing. Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a branch of the Department of the Interior, announced that they would be listing the Gunnison Sage Grouse as a Continue reading
Moffat County Submits Public Comments on Two Issues
The Moffat County Commissioners have signed off on public comments regarding two key issues in Northwest Colorado. Jeff Comstock from the county’s Natural Resources Department presented the commissioners first with comments regarding U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s proposal to list the Yellow Billed Cuckoo as a threatened species. Continue reading
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Yellow Billed Cuckoo the Next Threatened Species?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is looking at yet another species to protect in Northwest Colorado. The feds say the Yellow Billed Cuckoo is declining in numbers and needs protection. How much protection is what is being determined. The Moffat County Commissioners say the agency is looking at an area in Northwest Colorado that would provide ideal habitat for the bird, which can be found throughout the Continue reading
Congressmen Ask for More Public Comment Time for Cuckoo Plan
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