Tag: U.s. Forest Service
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Environmental groups formally threaten lawsuit over reservoir eyed by Colorado Springs, Aurora
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Environmental groups filed formal notice Wednesday of their intent to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming the agency did not properly analyze whether exploratory drilling for a new controversial reservoir that will serve Colorado Springs…
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Reservation system coming to Brainard Lake, Mount Evans
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A visit to the top of Mount Evans — or a hike to Brainard Lake — two of the Front Range’s most iconic attractions, will require a reservation this year. U.S. Forest Officials announced the move Tuesday, citing a 200% increase in outdoor recreation across…
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Coloradans urged to reduce wildfire risk during Wildfire Awareness Month
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wildfire season grows closer every day. Multiple local and federal agencies are asking Coloradans to be more alert throughout Wildfire Awareness Month, which begins Saturday. “Wildfire is a concern for all communities and our entire…
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Colorado National Guard to fly over Denver for training ahead of wildfire season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Army National Guard’s Second Brigade will begin its annual training sessions this week, flying over the Denver metro area to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season. The LUH-72 Lakota, UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook aircrews will fly over the area Tuesday through…
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Applications open for $740,000 noxious weed grants
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its 2020 Noxious Weed Management grants, the state announced Monday. Approximately $740,000 in grants will be distributed to counties, municipalities, conservation districts and nonprofit organizations for…
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Cameron Peak fire now 5th largest in Colorado history
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cameron Peak fire northwest of Fort Collins grew to 96,402 acres Monday, making it the fifth largest wildfire in Colorado history. High winds and hot temperatures fueled extreme fire activity, triggering evacuations for hundreds of residents and closing Colorado 14, according to Inciweb. Some…