In the Name of Peace, Love, and Rain Barrels
It’s no secret that water is scarce and highly controversial in Colorado and across the western United States.
Entries by Angela Simental
Colorado May Pass First-in-the-Nation Bill Celebrating Our Public Lands
Americans love our rugged outdoor spaces, as demonstrated by the record number of people visiting national parks, the booming outdoor recreation industry…
Colorado’s Water Plan is Making a Splash
When I first heard about a state water plan, I was skeptical as to how useful it would be.
Broncos & Birds
Our Conservation Colorado team scored a major touchdown on September 22, when Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced that Greater sage grouse do not need the protection of the Endangered Species Act.
Continental Divide: Visit, Play, Protect
While the beauty of the Continental Divide proposal is undeniable, the quest to win permanent protection for these remaining unprotected lands of the White River National Forest has been hard fought.
This is a tragedy. No doubt about that.
Headlines across Colorado and national outlets have spread this recent development far and wide; the Animas turned orange, and that’s a big problem.
Celebrating Browns Canyon National Monument
As I head to Buena Vista this weekend for the official dedication of Browns Canyon National Monument, it is with a heart full of emotions.
Public Lands Seizure in a Nutshell
Public land seizure has been making headlines in Colorado and across the West for years now, and lots of us aren’t quite sure what to make of it.
Top 5 Weird Sage Grouse Facts
Our fifth and final year of Greater sage grouse lek tours is underway and we wanted to share some of the reasons this species is worth protecting.
Top 5 Sage Grouse Tour Photo Tips
Conservation Colorado’s Greater Sage Grouse “lek” Tours offer photographers a unique opportunity to capture very special inhabitants of our earth
