Tag: conservation
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Ballot measure aims to shift Colorado sporting goods tax revenue to land, water and wildfire projects
Colorado voters this November will decide whether to direct a share of sales tax revenue from sporting goods — including bicycles and skiing equipment — toward land and water conservation, wildfire prevention and expanding outdoor recreation. Supporters say the measure is needed to protect Colorado’s natural resources before further damage occurs. If passed, Proposition 137…
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‘The potential of this is insane:’ 674-acre Pinestone Ranch seen as new ‘portal’ to Pikes Peak
Tuesday morning in Woodland Park, before embarking on a bike ride, Jerry Smith stopped to imagine the future of the hills rolling on the southern edge of town, beyond the Walmart. “I can picture a lot of trails up there,” he said. “There’s gotta be a lot of wildlife and some really great views.” All…
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‘The potential of this is insane:’ 674-acre Pinestone Ranch seen as new ‘portal’ to Pikes Peak
Before embarking on a bike ride, Jerry Smith stopped to imagine the future of the hills rolling on the southern edge of town, beyond the Woodland Park Walmart. “I can picture a lot of trails up there,” he said. “There’s gotta be a lot of wildlife and some really great views.” All to hopefully be…
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Supporters submit signatures to enshrine right to hunt, fish in Colorado Constitution
The T. Roosevelt Conservation Alliance submitted more than 180,000 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office this week, exceeding the minimum of about 124,000 required to place Initiative 302 protecting hunting and fishing on the November 2026 ballot. The measure would amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine the right to hunt, fish and harvest…
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Supporters submit signatures to enshrine right to hunt, fish in Colorado Constitution
The T. Roosevelt Conservation Alliance submitted more than 180,000 signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office this week, exceeding the minimum of about 124,000 required to place Initiative 302 protecting hunting and fishing on the November 2026 ballot. The measure would amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine the right to hunt, fish and harvest…
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GUEST OPINION: Safeguard Colorado’s outdoor heritage in the constitution
Colorado’s identity has always been tied to the outdoors. From the high plains to the Western Slope, generations of Coloradans have relied on — and cared for — our wildlife and natural landscapes. Hunting and fishing are not just traditions here; they are foundational to how we conserve wildlife, fund habitat restoration, and pass down a deep respect for…
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Garden of the Gods to hold 29th annual Earth Day celebration
What better place in Colorado Springs to celebrate Earth Day, a worldwide environmental movement dedicated to saving the planet from manmade issues like climate change and pollution, than the 1,341-acre natural playground known as Garden of the Gods? Earth Day is celebrated annually April 22, but Garden of the Gods is getting an early start,…
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Manitou Springs community farm seeks land protection
This time of year, the Flying Pig Farm in Manitou Springs doesn’t look like much. Garden plots are tucked in with straw for the winter. A few friendly goats mill around, looking for prime clumps of hay. A blanket of icy snow covers more than a dozen projects in progress. Executive Director Barak Ben-Amots has…
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Mastering a combination of ranching and conservation
Sue Anschutz Rodgers sat in her downtown Denver office, far from her beloved Crystal River Ranch, but surrounded by photos of the ranch and a wall of plaques and photos and newspaper clippings evidencing her long support of young people in agriculture and the National Western Stock Show. She is all class in winter white,…
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Protection set for La Jara Ranch | Gabel
The State Land Board is meeting Oct. 15 to decide the future management of several significant properties, including the 46,000-acre La Jara Ranch in the San Luis Valley. CPW and DNR have partnered with NGOs to permanently protect recreational access and conservation values on the property, a process long in the making. CPW allocated $5…