The most recent Conservation in the West poll, conducted by the Western Resource Advocates, shows that westerners really care about clean air, clean water, and access to their open spaces. Arizona Loves Its Water Arizona may be a desert state, but the polls show the Arizonans care deeply about water. 89% of people in Arizona […]
So you think you’re only leaving footsteps when you’re out in the wild? Think again after reading this opinion article in the February 13, 2015 New York Times by Christopher Solomon. Solomon discusses and quotes much of the data that Dr. Sarah Reed presented at PLAN Jeffco’s November 2013 conference. The title of Drs. Reed […]
The public outcry raised by the proposed burn at Rocky Flats has given the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service pause; the burn has been delayed. “We have heard concerns from the public and we want to take time to engage in further dialogue on these issues,” Noreen Walsh, regional director of the agency, said in […]
Jeffco Open Space is working with the city of Arvada in hopes of creating a county shooting range on property owned by the municipality. The Arvada site was designated as the most acceptable location for an outdoor facility, after months of study by a working group, which included Jeffco Open Space. To read the entire […]
News release from Thea Rock, JCOS Communications Manager, trock@jeffco.us or 303-271-5902 Wrangler’s Run at White Ranch Park will reopen to recreation by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 10. The 0.5-mile trail was heavily damaged in the September 2013 floods and is reopening thanks in part to support from Jeffco Open Space Trails […]
From the Canyon Courier, Feb 10th 2015 by Gabrielle Porter “The Conifer Area Council has asked Jeffco Open Space to consider buying the 45-acre ranch owned by the now-defunct Journey Community Church to complete CAC’s goal of connecting Conifer’s trails…” Read the entire article at http://www.canyoncourier.com/content/conifer-area-council-asks-jeffco-open-space-buy-journey-ranch
Beginning February 15, 2015, Jeffco Open Space will implement a climbing closure in Clear Creek Canyon Park. Four crags and 12 routes used for climbing in Clear Creek Canyon Park will be closed for the protection of nesting golden eagles. This seasonal closure through July 31, 2015 will ensure compliance with the Federal Bald and […]
…by Vicky Gits Mountain Area Land Trust of Evergreen announced Jan. 6 it had closed a conservation easement on an 80-acre property near Divide in Teller County. Conserving this private property connects the surrounding Pike National Forest to maintain a valuable wildlife corridor. The property features a large pond, several springs, and wooded hillsides, making excellent […]
From observing wildlife and assisting visitors to bringing history to life, volunteers find many ways to contribute to Jeffco Open Space. Learn about all the opportunities by dropping in at a Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Thursday, February 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jeffco Open Space Administration Building, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, […]
By Vicky Gits Jan. 15: In the State of the State address, Gov. John Hickenlooper spoke at length on the economy and legislation and reserved a few paragraphs for his thoughts on cycling and preservation of open space. “We have asked Ken Gart, our volunteer bike czar, to assist us in launching a Bike Health […]