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Corners for Conservation, Seeding Change in Colorado Agriculture
Restoring grassland habitat on Colorado’s Eastern Plains marries agricultural tradition and modern innovation
Pollination, Bumble Bees and Gardening for Conservation
The study and conservation of pollinators is about the connections between living things, the threads that run through ecosystems, and the roles that pollinators play, known as ecosystem services.
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CPW celebrates finalized downlisting of razorback sucker
While the razorback sucker still faces challenges, especially during drought years like this one, the species status has improved. This milestone is proof that dedicated partnerships, habitat management, and education can reverse the trajectory of our native species.
Colorado’s Bears Need Your Help
Black bear not seen by CPW since 2012 emerges in bad conflict year
‘If people are ever going to listen to us, we need it to be this year,’ wildlife agency says.
Beyond the GPS points: what CPW biologists are learning about wolf movements in Colorado
During a recent presentation at the Colorado Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Dr. Cassidy shared insights on what CPW’s monitoring efforts have shown about wolves in the Centennial State.
Colorado Range Riding Program: How Colorado is applying an ancient practice to modern wolf-livestock conflict
While CPW staff is well versed in managing wildlife conflict (the organization and its predecessors have managed wildlife damage for more than 90 years), wolves are still new to the Centennial State and bring unique challenges that CPW and producers are still learning to handle.
As Willow Fire approached, a call for help launched a race to save Colorado’s native fish
By Tuesday morning, June 30, four CPW aquatics trucks were headed to Leadville. With fire conditions continuing to change and the window to move the fish uncertain, federal hatchery staff and CPW crews began moving fish by hand with dip nets.
Shrikes and Bikes: Turning Gears in Colorado’s Grasslands
On Colorado’s inaugural Prairie Day, Shrikes and Bikes brought together 75 cyclists to celebrate eastern Colorado’s shortgrass prairie, working lands, and rural communities. Along the scenic gravel cycling route, riders learned from local agricultural producers, connected with community members, observed prairie wildlife, and experienced historic preservation sites.
Antero Reservoir Fish Salvage Operation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologists, in conjunction with Denver Water staff, salvaged more than 1,000 trout from Antero Reservoir on Friday and stocked into nearby waterbodies.
Colorado Outdoors Podcast Episode 3.4: Fishing Colorado in the 2026 Drought
In this episode of the Colorado Outdoors podcast, we sit down with CPW Assistant Director Matt Nicholl, who oversees the Aquatic Wildlife Branch, as well as Josh Nehring, CPW’s Deputy Assistant Director of the Aquatic Branch, to talk about all matters fishing in Colorado for 2026.
Our Grouse: New Funding Supports the Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Conservation Efforts
In early April, CPW announced the wildlife and habitat projects that would receive funding from Senate Bill 24-230 (SB230). This bill establishes new production fees on oil and gas development projects to mitigate the negative impacts these activities can have on wildlife habitats.
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