White River National Forest
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White River National Foresten-USCopyright 皇冠网址/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMTTop official in America's most-visited national forest takes federal buyout
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Scott Fitzwilliams opts into deferred resignation early buyout program for federal workersSat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT/news/2025-03-01/top-official-in-americas-most-visited-national-forest-takes-federal-buyoutJohn LaConte, Vail DailyLosing our natural landscape to invasive species
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According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the second biggest threat to biodiversity is invasive species preceded only by habitat loss. Invasive plants are spread by natural forces, like wind and wildfire, and largely in part, by unknowing humans. Reporter Lily Jones has more to the story.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT/regional-news/2024-09-03/losing-our-natural-landscape-to-invasive-speciesLily JonesTourists are flocking to Colorado鈥檚 busiest national forest. Can this mountain 鈥榩layground鈥� be protected from overuse?
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Tourism in Colorado鈥檚 outdoor spaces is growing dramatically 鈥� which raises questions about how to balance recreation with protecting the state鈥檚 wild places. On today鈥檚 In The NoCo, we talk with the supervisor of the White River National Forest about the impact from this influx of visitors.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:35:00 GMT/podcast/inthenoco/2024-08-29/tourists-are-flocking-to-colorados-busiest-national-forest-can-this-mountain-playground-be-protected-from-overuseIn The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner, Erin O'TooleAs Colorado鈥檚 tourism economy booms, recreation leaders ask: Are current trends sustainable?
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A new state report shows a continued increase in visitation and spending in the Rocky Mountain region. Public land stewards say the economic benefits aren鈥檛 without trade-offs.Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT/news/2024-08-24/as-colorados-tourism-economy-booms-recreation-leaders-ask-are-current-trends-sustainableRobert Tann/Summit Daily NewsOverrun National Forests Prompt Action From U.S. Congress
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Colorado's ski areas spend about $25 million a year in fees in exchange for being on federal land, and only a small fraction returns to those forests for management. The Denver Post reports on a bill recently introduced in Congress that would allow forests that bring in large amounts of ski fees to allocate some of that money for staffing.Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:36:41 GMT/news/2021-06-21/overrun-national-forests-prompt-action-from-u-s-congressJustin Wingerter, The Denver Post, Associated PressGoing Camping at Conundrum Hot Springs? Don't Forget Your Permit
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Campers wishing to spend the night at Conundrum Hot Springs in Colorado鈥檚 Maroon-Bells Snowmass Wilderness will now need a permit.The $10 pass can be鈥�Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:03:27 GMT/environment/2018-04-17/going-camping-at-conundrum-hot-springs-dont-forget-your-permitForest Service Asks: Would You Pay To Visit Colorado's Hanging Lake?
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One Colorado landmark is so popular that fistfights break out in the parking lot and traffic can back up onto I-70 in Glenwood Canyon.All to make the mile鈥�Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:00:00 GMT/environment/2017-08-22/forest-service-asks-would-you-pay-to-visit-colorados-hanging-lakeVandalism Prompts Officials To Consider Hanging Lake Shuttle
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An activewear company will be supporting a public outreach campaign after paying over $300 in fines for breaking the rules at Hanging Lake in Western鈥�Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:34:43 GMT/environment/2017-06-26/vandalism-prompts-officials-to-consider-hanging-lake-shuttleSharing The View: A Difficult Time For Colorado's Loved To Death Places
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It鈥檚 clear that residents and visitors love Colorado鈥檚 incredible outdoor spaces. Recreation is great for the state鈥檚 economy, but it can be a鈥�Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT/environment/2016-08-26/sharing-the-view-a-difficult-time-for-colorados-loved-to-death-placesIs Social Media Spoiling Colorado's Hanging Lake?
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Clear mountain water cascades into a greenish blue lake, with pines dangling over the edge. Even for Colorado, it鈥檚 unique. Hanging Lake is described as a鈥�Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:00:00 GMT/environment/2016-08-25/is-social-media-spoiling-colorados-hanging-lake