A year has passed since the historic record-setting rains and flooding along the northern Front Range of Colorado damaged towns, homes, roads and parks. Today, much of the damage has been remedied with areas of greatest impact still closed. At Apex Park, 3.8 miles or 40% of the Park’s trails were severely damaged. Community support […]
From Federal Parks & Recreation, Vol 32, #17, September 12, 2014: Hunting and fishing conservation groups last week jumped onto the campaign to extend and strengthen the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which is due to expire at the end of September 2015. Groups ranging from back country hunters to archery enthusiasts combined to […]
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has just completed a series of public meetings gathering input to their strategic plan on how to spend their funds for the next five years. They are still gathering input using an online survey that gives you the opportunity to select your priorities. Go to www.gocolistens.org/bp/we-need-your-help and become part of the […]
Well, since I don’t monitor the news feeds every day, there’s a lot that I’ve missed…but this is what I’ve been able to glean as I career through my work-week. Please feel free to participate by commenting on the events and adding things that I’ve just plain missed. Cheers, Michelle Golden Gets Grant For West […]
This is a link to a disturbing article in the New York Times about the Nature Conservancy. I’m not sure what to make of it; I’d appreciate your feedback. Read the article and comment on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/PLAN-Jeffco/129286367169585
I suspect this update to our zoning regulations is in response to the recent Colorado Legislature ruling which stated that city and county regulations cannot override State. That was specifically in regard to fracking, but our county, ever on the leading edge of caving in to big industry, is obviously ready to fold. Read for […]
The LWCF (Land & Water Conservation Fund) coalition published a report July 23, Land & Water Conservation Fund 50 Years of Conserving America the Beautiful, under the signatures of former Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and Beveridge & Diamond PC Senior Counsel Henry Diamond. The report is available at: http://lwcfcoalition.org/ front and center on the […]
Be one of the first to check out the new photo albums and pix that I’ve just finished posting on our PLAN Jeffco Facebook page…https://www.facebook.com/pages/PLAN-Jeffco/129286367169585 As you can see, these are not professional photos. They’re simply snapshots taken by ordinary folks who like to visit these Open Space parks. And that’s what we’re looking for…photos […]
What’s Happening at Rocky Flats Today? For nearly 40 years the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Denver produced plutonium pits for nuclear weapons, with extensive toxic and radioactive contamination on- and off-site. Colorado continues to struggle with the long-term environmental and historical legacy of Rocky Flats. Upcoming events include an unprecedented symposium at the […]
The Clear Creek Land Conservancy is holding its Summer Solstice Photography Workshop with professional photographer Larry Caine on June 21st, 2014 from 6am – 10am. Where: Clear Creek Canyon (precise meeting place to be determined) Level: Beginning to Intermediate Cost: Suggested $50 tax-deductible donation (No charge for 2012 or 2013 CCLC calendar contest winners!) Space […]