The dreaded mountain pine beetle is wreaking havoc on northern Front Range forests, according to aerial detection surveys.
Colorado Recreation & Environment
Study: Colorado mountain pine beetle activity likely affects snow accumulation, snowmelt resulting in increased water yields
Measurements at Niwot Ridge research station west of Boulder indicate changes to Colorado mountain zones are underway.
Colorado Roadless Rule protects 500,000 acres of forest, but extraction ‘loopholes’ spark opposition
The proposed Colorado Roadless Rule from the USDA, which drew criticism for resource extraction loopholes, is open for public comment on the federal Regulations.gov website.
Western water report suggests policy changes to foster Colorado River Basin resource sharing
A report focusing on agricultural, urban and environmental water use in the West suggests several ways to share and transfer water among traditionally competing interests.
Waiting for spring on the Continental Divide at Loveland Ski Area
To enjoy skiing on this day, one had to take the lashes of nature’s fury, and seek out the pockets of soft, fresh powder that remained from recent snowfalls.
Snowmass, Colorado Ice Age fossil site provides scientists with rare climate, vegetative history
DMNS excavation crews arrived at Ziegler Reservoir on Nov. 2 to begin digging for additional fossils and soon uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved Ice Age ecosystem with many Ice Age plants and animals.
Easily found Lost Lake – above Hessie, Colorado – rewards hikers with classic alpine scenery
The Hessie trailhead outside of Nederland, Colorado leads to several trails winding through Roosevelt National Forest, including Lost Lake Trail.