River Network is looking for workshop proposals that include a combination of instruction and interactive training, that leverage lessons learned and proven approaches, and involve engaging speakers. We seek to accelerate the pace of progress toward a sustainable and equitable water future through River Rally’s learning opportunities. The deadline for all workshop proposals has been EXTENDED to October 15th, 2020. Workshops will be selected by October 31st, 2020, with final confirmations by all speakers completed by or before November 15th, 2020. Please review the guidelines and instructions below and consider submitting a workshop proposal for River Rally 2021. Click HERE for more information.
Each year, up to five individuals are selected as River Heroes, honored and celebrated at River Rally. Awardees are exceptional due to their significant and extraordinary work related to river conservation and/or water advocacy. Their achievements relate to the key issues fundamental to solving today’s water crisis and expanding our understanding of the evolving social context of water. Submit your nomination materials through the online nomination form before Tuesday, October 30th, 2020.
#YouthACOS Adventure Workbook: Download the new and improved version with the extended deadline: Oct. 30th Early Bird or Nov. 6th Regular. It’s loaded with activities, from writing prompts to photography tips and a call for photos. The workbook is geared toward kids ages 7-12, but kids of all ages will find it fun! For questions or to request hardcopies, please contact lmayer@arapahoegov.com.
Arapahoe County Open Spaces has published REPORT RESULTS from the Master Plan update surveys.
This video provides an overview of the Hale Ranch, one of CPW's newest conservation easements. This magnificent property, located in the San Luis Valley, offers public access for fishing and hunting on the Rio Grande. Thanks to funding provided by the Habitat Stamp, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and some federal dollars, the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program has made great strides in protecting critical wildlife habitat and enhancing public access. Learn more HERE
Visitors to Steamboat Lake State Park may see water levels dropping over the next few days as water is released from the reservoir. For more information click HERE.
Never-before-seen moths, a hunter's 'sneak peak,' construction of visitor parking, picnic areas and trails highlight recent progress at Fishers Peak State Park. Click HERE to read the full article.
“Rangers go extra miles to help nonnative creature found in danger in campground” Read the full story from Colorado Parks and Wildlife HERE.
Share your drought related-stories! Faced with the challenge of traveling and touring in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources invite all who are experiencing the impacts of drought, particularly in agriculture, to submit their drought-related stories online through a dedicated “Drought Virtual Tour” website managed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
A newly completed multi-year construction project now lets both boaters and fish travel the Arkansas River from Leadville to Cañon City. Read more in Colorado Outdoors.
After careful consideration of current spearfishing regulations and a large volume of email, phone calls and public meeting comments, Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists have opted to maintain the state's current spearfishing regulations. No proposed changes to the existing regulations will be moved forward to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission at this time. For more information visit HERE.