Forests

GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients

December 18, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

Durango Fire Protection District

Fire and ice: Mitigation and burn piles help fortify against wildfires

urban-wildland interface is changing – so is the approach to wildfire preparedness

December 10, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 25, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado counties, towns step up to fund outdoor workers amid federal budget cuts

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Colorado counties, towns step up to fund outdoor workers amid federal budget cuts

Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin and Summit direct local tax dollars toward backcountry rangers

June 4, 2025 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

San Juan Mountains Association receives grant for care of public lands

San Juan Mountains Association receives grant for care of public lands

$299,000 in funding awarded by Great Outdoors Colorado

March 19, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

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More than 150 Forest Service workers in Colorado lose jobs

federal agencies have also seen job cuts

February 19, 2025 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

Hermosa Creek federal protections turn 10

‘There was nothing inevitable about this legislation,’ Sen. Michael Bennet recalls

December 23, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Despite climate threats, fall colors expected in full force

Despite climate threats, fall colors expected in full force

color change peak has begun at high elevations

September 27, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

San Juan National Forest adds 30 acres, renames Falls Creek Conservation Area

San Juan National Forest adds 30 acres, renames Falls Creek Conservation Area

property acquisition has been discussed since 2017

June 18, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

How did a wildfire east of Bayfield set land managers up for success?

a tour of Dry Lake Fire burn area, forest partners saw firsthand the benefits of fire

May 24, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer