© roadless.net

Congressman Polis has released draft legislation for new wilderness in Eagle and Summit counties. This is a tremendous step that moves us closer than ever to seeing new wilderness protections in Central Colorado by the end of the year!.

We owe Congressman Polis a huge thank you for his work to protect these important landscapes - he needs to hear how important this is to his constituents.

© Sam Cox

A long awaited Resource Management Plan (RMP) for a treasured portion of Northwest Colorado was released today.  The Bureau of Land Management's Little Snake Field Office (LSFO) released the final proposal following years of input from local stakeholders, unbiased scientists and economists, and their own internal studies. This plan will lay out the future of public lands in the region, including oil and gas development, off-road vehicle use, safeguarding imperiled sage-grouse, preliminary Wild and Scenic River protection for the Yampa, and other critical management decisions.

© Jeff Widen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving the public a rare opportunity to share their experiences with air quality problems resulting from local oil and gas drilling operations. If you have stories, accounts, experiences, other information, EPA wants to hear them.

Please take this opportunity to share your personal experiences.

© CEC

Fremont County is fortunate to have many treasured places, such as Badger Creek, Beaver Creek, Grape Creek, and McIntyre Hills, which provide world-class recreation for locals and visitors alike. These areas are rich in wildlife, and home to diverse ecosystems ranging from high desert to verdant forests, stark granite canyons to picturesque high mountain meadows.

Protecting these areas as wilderness will help foster the tourism economy in the Royal Gorge region. In addition, Wilderness designation protects watersheds and wildlife, and safeguards opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and all types of quiet outdoor recreation.