Greg Felt kicks off 29th Arkansas River Basin Water Forum
Colorado Water Conservation Board Chairman Greg Felt was the featured speaker at the lead-off...
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Author: Joe Stone
New report indicates wildfire mitigation projects could worsen wildfire
A new scientific report demonstrates that wildfire mitigation and forest health treatments like...
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Conservancy District reports progress on water storage project
At the February board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, Project Manager...
Read MoreWater conservancy district seeking applicants for general manager
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District is accepting applications for the position of general manager until “end of day” March 3. Current District General Manager Terry Scanga said he will retire when his...
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Brown loses final appeal in federal case against Chaffee
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Alison Brown’s “petition for rehearing” in her federal lawsuit against Chaffee County.
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BlueTriton, CPW dedicate new wildlife area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and BlueTriton Brands formally dedicated a new conservation easement,...
Read MoreState approves grant for Chaffee groundwater mapping
Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board members learned Thursday that the Chaffee County groundwater study got a big boost from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. During the Upper Ark board’s monthly meeting, Project...
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Alison Brown loses appeal in Chaffee County lawsuit
A three-judge panel with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled against Alison Brown in her appeal of a summary judgement “with prejudice” in her lawsuit against Chaffee County.
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Another fuel break underway along Rodeo Road
Alma-based P&A Forestry is cutting trees as part of a new wildfire mitigation project underway...
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Colorado Firecamp receives Common Ground grant to support firefighter training, fire mitigation
Chaffee County recently awarded Colorado Firecamp a $330,750 Common Ground grant to build capacity for wildfire mitigation projects.
Read MoreCommissioner Baker participates in National Association of Counties Conference
Chaffee County Commissioner Keith Baker recently joined nearly 400 county leaders and partners for the National Association of Counties Western Interstate Region Conference in Utah. “Interacting with other Western commissioners,...
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Ark Watershed Collaborative River Report
The Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative’s River Report for May shows distinct...
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