Browns Canyon of the Arkansas River is the central feature in a unique ecosystem that provides outstanding fish and wildlife habitat, stunning mountain views and four-season recreation opportunities. The Browns Canyon National Monument was established by presi...
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Environmental Actions Weekly Round-Up
Weekly round-up of environmental events/actions/educational and recreational opportunities and volunteer projects. Click the sections below to view the specific information: Events, Conferences, & Opportunities Trainings, Workshops, & Webinars Citizen ...
8 Organizations Preserving Nature in the American Southwest
Protecting the biodiversity of America and restoring animal habitats is a big and complex job, and requires solutions both on a national or global level as well as a local level. These groups are all working in different ways to ensure that there is adequate f...
PRESS RELEASE: Rocky Mountain Wild Applauds Governor Polis’s Efforts to Improve Colorado’s Important Wildlife Corridors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2019 Denver, CO – Today, Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order that will make things easier for wildlife on the move in Colorado. Focused on Colorado’s iconic populations of ungulate species, such as deer, elk, mo...
Vail Pass Wildlife Byway Monitoring Field Days, Sep 18 or 19
Have you ever wondered why wildlife cross the road and what you can do to help them do it safely? Join Summit County Safe Passages’ partners to learn more about efforts to reconnect important wildlife habitat in the Vail Pass Wildlife Byway between Copper Mo...
Public Lands Defense Workshop: The 6th Extinction, Aug 22
From pikas to polar bears our wildlife is in peril. A recent report from the United Nations concluded that one million species are at risk of extinction. But, we still have time to act! Join us for our Stop Extinction Action Night. Using a “speed dating&...
In the News
Colorado Corridors Project “Summit County government is looking at the possibility of constructing three new wildlife crossings to improve driver safety.” Deepan Dutta, Summit County News, June 18, 2019. “Wildlife crossings could be coming to...
Vail Pass Wildlife Byway Monitoring Field Day, Jun 25
Have you ever wondered why wildlife cross the road and what you can do to help them do it safely? Join Rocky Mountain Wild and Denver Zoo to learn more about efforts to reconnect important wildlife habitat in the Vail Pass Wildlife Byway between Copper Mountai...
Intro to Vegan Cooking – Protecting Wildlife With Your Food Choices, July 17
Moving to a plant-based diet is one of the fastest and easiest ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect our biodiversity. This class will focus on the preparation and cooking of vegan meat alternatives including jackfruit, seitan, and tofu. Partici...
PRESS RELEASE: Conservation Groups Challenge Forest Service Again Over Approval of Village at Wolf Creek
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2019 Denver, CO – Conservation groups filed a lawsuit today seeking to invalidate the Rio Grande National Forest’s approval of the massive Village at Wolf Creek development by providing expanded access across National Forest ...