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Feeding big game is not only illegal in Colorado, it is deadly for wildlife, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.…

December 30, 2015

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As planet warms, the world’s lakes are heating up even faster

A satellite photo shows algae blooms on Lake Erie. Destructive algae blooms-such as the one in Lake Erie in 2014…

December 30, 2015

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Paris climate goals mean emissions need to drop below zero

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a record amount of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean this year. Scientists…

December 24, 2015

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‘Massive’ tree die-off a threat in Southwest

New study shows climate change could devastate piñons, junipers

December 23, 2015

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San Juan Mountains Association is seeking membership approval of these candidates to serve as directors on the association’s board in…

December 23, 2015

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Saving forests will mean saving animals also

Syroly Awa bathes with her son, Wy, in Juriti, Brazil, in the Amazonian forest. A new study says that it…

December 18, 2015

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Study: Rising lake temperatures may worsen algae blooms

An analysis of 235 lakes that together hold more than half the Earth’s fresh surface water found they have warmed…

December 17, 2015

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For enviro groups, Gold King spill intensifies mission

For a handful of local environmental groups, operations have vastly changed since the national spotlight turned on Southwest Colorado on…

December 16, 2015

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Plant-A-Tree holiday gift certificates are on sale at San Juan National Forest offices. Each $20 donation to the Plant-a-Tree Program…

December 16, 2015

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Marcie Ryan and Diane McBride of Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance worked with Acting Visitor Services Director David Sanders and Acting…

December 9, 2015

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Mesa Verde wants feral horses, cattle out

Wandering animals damage ancient sites, pose risk to humans

December 9, 2015

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As more people use backcountry, Grand Canyon considers changes

Hikers stop along the Grand Canyon National Park’s South Kaibab Trail, one of the park’s most popular hiking routes. Officials…

December 2, 2015

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Recently, Durango Botanical Society members Camilla Potter, Theresa Anderson and Cindy Smart attended the Regional Public Garden meeting in Denver.…

December 2, 2015

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A holiday open house will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Navajo State Park, located…

November 25, 2015

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The Pacific Ocean is abnormally warm but don’t panic yet

On Jan. 27, 1983, the landmark Crystal Pier in the San Diego community of Pacific Beach collapsed under the force…

November 25, 2015

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Plan would limit drilling on most of Roan Plateau

The Roan Plateau rises behind this natural gas well near Rifle. According to a proposal released this week, 90 percent…

November 18, 2015

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Mountain Film on Tour, Nature Studies’ fifth annual fall fundraiser, will take place Nov. 21 at the Durango Arts Center,…

November 18, 2015

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Babbitt says conservation starts with conversation at local level

For Conservation Lands Foundation board member and former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, a trip to Canyons of the Ancients was…

November 11, 2015

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Durango Botanical Society’s Library Demonstration Garden will be featured in a nationally distributed pamphlet by the North American Rock Garden…

November 11, 2015

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Former Interior secretary Bruce Babbitt presses conservation values

Group quietly strives to preserve lands rich in ecological, cultural attributes

November 11, 2015

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Earth’s atmospheric greenhouse gases hit new high

Measurement fuels climate change worries

November 9, 2015

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Scientists tinker with evolution to save Hawaii coral reefs

Scientists are preparing to transplant laboratory-enhanced coral onto reefs in Hawaii in hopes that the high-performing specimens will strengthen the…

November 5, 2015

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Helicopter plucks fossils out of Bisti wilderness

Remains of 70 million-year-old dinosaur require unique removal

November 4, 2015

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San Juan Basin Archaeological Society announces upcoming events: The group will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in the Lyceum…

November 4, 2015