Colorado Department of Natural Resources

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Enology = the study of wines
ANSology = the study of not letting Aquatic Nuisance Species mess with our vineyards
Help keep ANS from affecting Colorado’s wine industry: https://cpw.info/PainIntheANS // @COParksWildlife

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The image shows a collage of various booths at an event. Each booth is promoting conservation and environmental awareness, with displays of brochures, merchandise, and informational posters. The Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and ColoradoRiver.com booths are prominently featured. People are engaging with representatives at each table.

Governor Jared Polis is sitting at a table with a "Colorado Office of Governor Jared Polis" banner, signing a document. Several individuals stand around, with a staircase and ornately decorated interior in the background.

Yesterday, @colorado.gov proclaimed March 11 as Colorado Water Day! We were grateful to join partners at the capital to discuss the future of our watersheds and Colorado’s water health. Learn more: coloradoriver.com

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We recently finalized a shared stewardship agreement with the Bureau of Land Management strengthening collaboration on CO #PublicLands. State and federal partners will be able to collaborate to protect our landscapes while supporting recreation and rural economies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47t7KTH

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This image shows a wooden sign at Tolland Ranch. The green sign details the history and conservation efforts of the ranch, mentioning the USDA Forest Service, Boulder County, Great Outdoors Colorado, and The Conservation Fund. Snowy ground and trees surround the sign.

A group of people is skiing along a snowy, tree-lined trail. Tall evergreen trees flank the path, and fresh snow covers the ground. The scene is peaceful and captures a winter landscape.

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Colorado is gaining a new State Wildlife Area. Tolland Ranch in Gilpin and Boulder counties will protect critical habitat for elk, deer and moose while expanding fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities along South Boulder Creek. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sC4yNB

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay. Today, we’re celebrating some of the amazing women at DNR who work daily to protect Colorado’s land, water & wildlife. We’re beyond grateful for their continued leadership & dedication to our state. Check back later this month to learn about more of the women of DNR!

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Women have always shaped Colorado’s natural landscape, whether in the field, in the lab or at the policy table. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the scientists, rangers, leaders and advocates helping protect Colorado’s land, water and wildlife.
#WomenInConservation #ColoradoOutdoors

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The State Trust Lands Conservation and Recreation Work Group meets on March 5, at 9 a.m. to study conservation and sustainable recreation on state trust lands, while continuing to support public schools through responsible land management. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42hXzyR

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The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force is meeting on March 2, 2025 at 9 a.m. This group of industry leaders, lawmakers, and experts will explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado: https://bit.ly/42hXzyR

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Created by @colorado.gov, CO’s Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force meets for the first time tomorrow, February 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. To attend virtually, visit the Task Force’s webpage for the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4s9wrwp

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The CO Outdoor Opportunities Act had its first hearing yesterday. This bill boosts Parks & Wildlife’s role in implementing CO’s Outdoor Strategy by aiding action across recreation, agriculture, conservation & locals. Thank you to our partners & bill sponsors for your efforts: https://bit.ly/4kXflj8

Headshot of Laura Clellan, Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She is standing outdoors and wearing a blue jacket.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has appointed Laura Clellan as Director of @COParksWildlife. Clellan has served as Acting Director since December and brings decades of leadership and public service experience to the role. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rFQzGQ

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A scenic view of a forested area in Colorado. The foreground shows cut tree branches along a dirt path. In the background, dense green pine trees and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds are visible.

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Today, we announced with @colorado.gov $6.9M in CO Strategic Wildfire Action Program Workforce Development grants (the largest round ever) supporting 24 projects statewide to reduce wildfire risk & train the next generation of wildfire and forestry professionals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b04YaK

Press release from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources about Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force appointees, with meetings starting in late February. Contains a note to "Visit our website to learn more". Background features mountain and tree illustrations.

CO has announced the members of the Ponderosa Mountain Pine Beetle Task Force, a coordinated effort bringing together forestry, emergency management, utilities, and industry to address the growing outbreak. The group will begin meeting at the end of Feb. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kHZCUM

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This #PresidentsDay, we celebrate leaders who helped protect our lands. Presidents like Theodore Roosevelt encouraged efforts that safeguarded Colorado’s landscape, wildlife, and recreation. Strong federal commitment to conservation ensures these resources can thrive for generations to come.

Two marmots face each other closely among rocks. Red text at the top reads, "I'd come out of hibernation for you." The lower section has "To:" and "From:" fields. Logos for Colorado Department of Natural Resources are in the corner.

Two mule deer touching noses in a field. The image has text at the top saying, "You've got me mule-ing over how great you are." At the bottom, there are "To:" and "From:" fields with logos for Colorado DNR.

Two colorful lizards are on a rocky surface. The upper part of the image contains the text "You're stealing my heart in cold-blood." The bottom section has "To:" and "From:" with logos of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.

Two elk standing closely together in a grassy area with trees in the background. The text above reads, "I'm elk-static about you." At the bottom, there are spaces labeled "To:" and "From:" with Colorado DNR logos.

Were you late on Valentine's Day this year? Don't get your feathers ruffled! There is still time left to tell your deer-ly beloved just how much they mean to you. Send these cards made with love their way. 💌

Two lynxes nuzzling affectionately, one licking the other's face. Text at the top reads, "I feel a real lynx between us. Will you be my Valentine?" The bottom section includes "To:" and "From:" fields, along with logos for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.

Two bighorn sheep are close together in a natural setting. The image contains the text "Our love is ram-arkable" in bold at the top, with blank spaces for "To:" and "From:" at the bottom. Logos for Colorado's Department of Natural Resources are at the bottom.

Two egrets perched on a branch by the water, facing each other, with trees partially visible. The top text reads, "My only egret is not asking you to be my Valentine sooner." Below this, there are blank spaces labeled "To:" and "From:". Logos for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources are at the bottom.

Two badgers standing on a dirt mound surrounded by grass. The top text reads, "I'd dig a burrow with you anywhere." The bottom section has "To:" and "From:" fields. The logo for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is in the corner.

Forget to send a Valentine’s Day greeting to your person? Send them these cards to impress them! 💌 If you need a twist on the classic “table for two” reservations, find a “trail for two” instead. Colorado’s outdoors offer plenty of ways to celebrate #love this #ValentinesDay, no gratuities required.

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A person wearing a blue plaid shirt and a cap stands outdoors among a group of cows. The background features dry grass and blurred vegetation.

A person is mountain biking down a large rock in a grassy, mountainous landscape. The sky is clear and blue, and the scene includes distant hills and trees.

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One state. One shared vision. Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy is our roadmap to protect land, water, wildlife, and outdoor access now and for generations to come. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4isiWmg

Laura Clellan's headshot. She is wearing a blue jacket and standing outside.

The CO Parks & Wildlife Commission and DNR has named Laura Clellan as the sole finalist for Parks & Wildlife Director. Laura has been CPW’s Acting Director since December 2025. The Commission will hold a special meeting Monday, February 23, 2026, to consider her appointment: https://bit.ly/4amvCJo

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A person in a uniform smiles near a person fishing at a lake. Other people are fishing and walking in the background. The setting is a park with trees and a gravel path.

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A group of people, including two children and an adult with fishing rods, are outdoors surrounded by greenery. The children are focused on their rods, while the adult stands nearby. It's a sunny day.

Access to the outdoors can shape confidence, curiosity and lifelong connections to nature. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the Black changemakers and organizations creating pathways for youth and families to explore, learn and lead outside. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4brXCxs

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A table with cookies and fliers from the Colorado Forest health Council legislative breakfast.

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Colorado's 2055 Vision for Forest Health. Shows a complicated, flowing graphic with goals and initiatives outlined on it. More accessible version available on request.

Big thanks to the legislators and staff who stopped by the Colorado Forest Health Council Legislative Breakfast this morning! We appreciate the Council members who helped make these important forest health conversations at the capital happen. Be sure to send us pictures with Smokey Bear, or tag us!

A graphic by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources announcing a State Trust Lands Conservation and Recreation Work Group meeting being held on January 29, 2026, at 9:00am. Graphic features the DNR logo, and two workers trimming brush.

The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force will be meeting on Jan. 29, 2026. This group of industry leaders, lawmakers, and experts will explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42hXzyR

Official flyer for the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The flyer includes logos of Colorado and the Department of Natural Resources, along with an image of mountainous terrain.

The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board is meeting today, Tuesday, January 27, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Fill out our google form for public comment or access the link to the Zoom meeting. More details available here: https://bit.ly/3WKTK2o

Official flyer for the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The flyer includes logos of Colorado and the Department of Natural Resources, along with an image of mountainous terrain.

The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board is meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Fill out our google form for public comment or access the link to the Zoom meeting. More details available here: https://bit.ly/3WKTK2o

Graphic by Colorado Department of Natural Resources for Severance Tax and Water Funding Task Force meeting on January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Features logos of Colorado and DNR, and an image of a moose.

The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force will be meeting on Jan. 27, 2026 to continue to explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XLdkM5
#SeveranceTaxes #Water #Energy

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We presented before the #COLeg Joint Agriculture Committee today, sharing our priorities for conservation, outdoor recreation, water resilience, forest health, renewable energy on state lands and support for working lands. #ColoradoLegislature #NaturalResources

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Volunteers in orange and blue shirts working on a mountain trail restoration project.

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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said.
One way to answer his powerful call to service is by caring for our outdoors and helping keep it healthy and accessible for all. Find volunteer opportunities: https://bit.ly/45hs1KY

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Today, our Energy and Carbon Management Commission presented before the #coleg Joint Energy Committee, sharing legislative priorities and plans for the year ahead. From clean energy to responsible energy regulation, we’re focused on protecting Colorado while serving communities.

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Congrats to Governor Jared Polis on his last State of the State address. The Gov highlighted CO Water Conservation Board's work on the Water Plan, Parks & Wildlife’s work on the Keep CO Wild Pass, wildfire resilience, public lands, landscape health, and protecting places like Pikes Peak.

When it comes to our Purple Mountains’ majesty, we’re expanding trails, campgrounds, and outdoor opportunities so all Coloradans can enjoy and protect this iconic landscape for generations.

Group of people holding a large ceremonial check from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) for $2,500,000 to Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, outdoors with rocky landscape in the background.

Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Dan Gibbs stand at a podium with the "State of Colorado" seal, with one speaking and gesturing, the other listening, amidst a backdrop of mountains and a clear sky.

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A $2.5M Regional Partnership Initiative grant will support recreation management and stewardship across the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to Governor Jared Polis, CO Parks & Wildlife and local partners for protecting our resources while growing our outdoor economy. For more: https://bit.ly/3ZdbBjb