CWCB announced three different ways for Coloradans to get involved with the Colorado Water Plan during the public comment period from June 30 until September 30:
Comment on the Water Plan draft by identifying requested changes or improvements to a specific chapter, page, or action.
Commit to taking action by taking the Water ‘22 Pledge or getting involved with local water issues.
Share your water success story, such as something you have done to help make Colorado more drought resilient by taking action in your city, on your farm or in your watershed.
Read the 2023 Colorado Water Plan draft
Testing It Out: A Year as an MSI AmeriCorps Member. If you have an interest in the Environmental Education field…this is a great way to get your foot in the door. You can test out this career and see if this is for you.” — Luke Antonia. Read the full story here.
Boulder Reporting Lab’s Coverage: NCAR Fire as Mitigation Success - While many factors contributed to the success of NCAR fire’s containment and reduced intensity, one dominant factor was Open Space and Mountain Parks’ previous fuel reducing work - through thinning trees, livestock grazing, and eventually more prescribed fire. Learn more about this fire mitigation success story!
Story Map: Colorado Forest Health Highlights from 2021 - Explore the following story map from the Colorado State Forest Service to discover how forest insect disturbances have shifted through time and location.
Earth-Inspired Book Reviews - If you are hoping to feel inspired and empowered, enjoy immersing in one of these fantastic nature, sustainability and conservation books recommended by Cool Green Science.
RiversEdge West has released their 2021 Annual Report.