Tag: sweetwater lake
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Controversial recreation development, management proposed for Sweetwater Lake in western Colorado
It’s not being called a state park, as it was declared in 2021 upon formerly private land becoming public in western Colorado. But recreation development and management for Sweetwater Lake could be similar to a state park under proposals recently released by the U.S. Forest Service. While detailing three other options, the agency is recommending…
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Plans delayed for Sweetwater Lake in western Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A vision for recreation around one of Colorado’s largest natural lakes remains a priority despite delays. That was the message to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission during a recent presentation by an agency representative who has overseen planning for Sweetwater Lake. While CPW remains…
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Mixed reactions to plan for Colorado’s Sweetwater Lake
As a public comment period draws to a close regarding a plan for a scenic lake in western Colorado, land managers continue to face strong opposition. That opposition — largely from people living nearby — quickly followed Gov. Jared Polis announcing Sweetwater Lake as Colorado’s next state park in 2021. The announcement came after the lake and…
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Once-proclaimed Colorado state park might not gain lofty status
One of Colorado’s most scenic lakes might not be a state park after all. In 2021, Sweetwater Lake was proclaimed to be the next state park in an announcement by Gov. Jared Polis that surprised and angered locals living around the historic property. They saw a “state park” title as threatening the place they’ve known.…