Conservation

Fort Lewis College hosts inaugural Four Corners Climate Summit

event will occur Saturday at the Student Union Ballroom

April 23, 2024

Colorado Legislature considers wetlands protection

Colorado’s wetlands and streams could gain needed protections through legislation currently under discussion in the Colorado House of Representatives. Previously,…

April 21, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Morley Nelson, birds of prey, and Snake River Canyon

Painting of Morley Nelson looking over the Birds of Prey Snake River National Conservation Area which he vigorously campaigned for.…

April 15, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Creating More “Stewards of the Lands” through SJMA’s Visitor Centers

As a conversation starter, often visitors or folks who have recently moved here ask “Where are you from?” or “How…

April 14, 2024

Local News

City of Durango hopes to start a conversation around water use

shows ‘exponential’ differences between highest and lowest users

March 29, 2024

Local News

What’s happening on the ground with Southwestern water?

A panel highlights local achievements at the water district’s 40th seminar

March 28, 2024

Thinking Green

Wolverines on deck for Reintroduction

Colorado recently unveiled plans to move forward with the restoration of another species eliminated from the state in the 1900s,…

March 17, 2024

Thinking Green

BLM assessing big game corridor protections

Winter is a good time to think about the stresses facing deer and elk herds. For big game already struggling…

January 21, 2024

Local News

Grant awarded to La Plata Open Space Conservancy to protect over 500 acres of land

has not been specified; funding will go toward upfront costs on conservation easement

December 12, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Being well-prepared is integral to SJMA’s success

During a week in late July, it dawned on me that even if I could carve out a full week…

December 10, 2023

Thinking Green

Grazing deal offers promise for bighorns

Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep have been spotted along Colorado Highway 145 in San Miguel County near Sawpit. Drivers are cautioned…

November 19, 2023

Stewards of the Land

We’re stronger together – it’s not just a cliché

Stephanie Weber (Courtesy) It’s that time of year when, like many of you, I find myself reflecting on the year.…

November 12, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Caring for the Land: A Reciprocal Relationship

Forest Ambassador Myste French takes a break at Lower Blue Lakes in the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness. (Courtesy photo) This morning,…

October 17, 2023

Gulliford's Travels

The Columbia Icefield: Dispatch from a warming world

Canada has numerous remote glacial lakes, but the largest is Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, which is accessible…

October 11, 2023

Southwest Life

$22 million worth of trees are coming to Colorado

New Vista High School volunteers Tyler Zeid plants a new tree saplings on the Cal-Wood fire burn scar, Thursday, October…

September 20, 2023

Local News

Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee

Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado

July 14, 2023

Regional News

Biden wants to make conservation equal to ranching and mining. The GOP won’t have it

Republican-led House committee voted to withdraw a BLM rule it links to ‘Biden’s preservationist agenda’

June 22, 2023

Local News

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Local News

Q&A: Durango water-rights activist uses social media to educate

Lehto has 48,000 followers after one year on Tiktok

May 4, 2023

Regional News

Four Colorado mountain lions died from avian flu, but mammal crossover has slowed

Bobcats, skunks, foxes and a bear have all died of the bird disease, but state wildlife officials say trends are…

April 11, 2023

Regional News

Colorado River Basin reservoirs still face grim outlook despite healthy snowpack

snow accumulation offers water officials a breather as they face the basin’s long-term drought

April 4, 2023

Regional News

Kamala Harris discusses water conservation, climate change during stop in Arvada

president was joined by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and climber Sasha DiGiulian

March 7, 2023

Local News

Bennet Introduces ‘Protect the West’ Act to address wildfires and drought

Legislation aims to invest in the environment with sustainable financial efforts

March 1, 2023

Regional News

Wolf reintroduction evolves as challenges threaten early 2024 deadline

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners hosted final public meeting on plan Wednesday

February 23, 2023