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United States Forest Service

Flooding from runoff on 416 Fire a growing concern

Flooding from runoff on 416 Fire a growing concern

Service says to contact Natural Resources Conservation Service for assistance

February 26, 2019

As beetle kill spreads, will the drive from Durango to Silverton resemble Wolf Creek Pass?

As beetle kill spreads, will the drive from Durango to Silverton resemble Wolf Creek Pass?

survey reveals expanding areas of dead trees

January 17, 2019

Bennet’s drought, forest health provisions signed into law

Bennet’s drought, forest health provisions signed into law

bill includes provisions to address Colorado’s needs

December 21, 2018

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Can wild bighorns, domestic sheep coexist in Weminuche Wilderness?

Service says it needs more data before making final decision on grazing

December 13, 2018

Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Taxpayers pay half the costs when Durango-Silverton train starts fires

Service responded to about 20 fires in two decades costing $1.2 million

December 12, 2018

Developers of Village at Wolf Creek take another hit in attempt to reinstate land swap

Developers of Village at Wolf Creek take another hit in attempt to reinstate land swap

says it doesn’t have jurisdiction to rule on denial of land swap

December 11, 2018

How to hunt for your Christmas tree in the national forest

How to hunt for your Christmas tree in the national forest

for finding your prize holiday evergreen

December 1, 2018

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Six months later, no cause released for 416 Fire

Service declares 54,000-acre blaze is finally out

November 30, 2018

Alaska land act could determine fate of Village at Wolf Creek

Alaska land act could determine fate of Village at Wolf Creek

law about access to inholdings apply to cases in the Lower 48?

November 29, 2018

Forest Service dismisses Village at Wolf Creek concerns

Forest Service dismisses Village at Wolf Creek concerns

Project could move forward after meeting two conditions

November 22, 2018

Wildlife officials will try to track bighorn sheep in Weminuche

Wildlife officials will try to track bighorn sheep in Weminuche

Officials to use a helicopter to find and fit animals with GPS collars

November 19, 2018

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

416 Fire did not burn at as high intensity as thought

BAER assessment proposes treatment options

November 9, 2018

Historic wagon road revived in Hermosa Creek area

Historic wagon road revived in Hermosa Creek area

Cross Creek Trail expands recreational options in wake of 416 Fire damage

November 1, 2018

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

agencies deadlocked about fee system

October 30, 2018

Drought won’t stop snowmaking at Purgatory Resort

Drought won’t stop snowmaking at Purgatory Resort

mountain north of Durango says it has plenty of water

October 26, 2018

Vallecito Creek receives water rights protections

Vallecito Creek receives water rights protections

will keep water in tributary, protect aquatic life

September 23, 2018

Forest Service completes prescribed burns near Bayfield

Forest Service completes prescribed burns near Bayfield

Interior could burn a few more days

September 19, 2018

Logging returns to the San Juan Mountains

Logging returns to the San Juan Mountains

Service says to expect more timber sales

September 19, 2018

Most fault road access to Village at Wolf Creek, others see economic potential

Most fault road access to Village at Wolf Creek, others see economic potential

Service expected to make decision this fall

September 16, 2018

Natural gas pipeline and wells proposed east of Bayfield

Natural gas pipeline and wells proposed east of Bayfield

comment period ends Sept. 28

September 9, 2018

Firefighters contain 3-acre blaze on Missionary Ridge

Firefighters contain 3-acre blaze on Missionary Ridge

Lightning-caused fire smolders in old burn scar north of Durango

Study looks at how burning, thinning improve forest health

Study looks at how burning, thinning improve forest health

Lewis College professor leads effort near Pagosa Springs

Forest Service: Fire investigations take time, patience

Forest Service: Fire investigations take time, patience

has no timeline for releasing cause of 416 Fire

Confused about restrictions public lands and open spaces? Here are the rules

Confused about restrictions public lands and open spaces? Here are the rules

A list of what you can and cannot do