Nitrogen pollution from cars, power plants and agriculture is affecting remote areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain Ecology
Conservation easement in Colorado’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains preserves Trinchera Ranch, Blanca Peak
Land donated by a prominent rancher in the San Luis Valley is the basis for the USFWS’ Sangre de Cristo Conservation Area.
Fire suppression, human activity among factors for West’s large forest fires, study finds
Research derived from ponderosa pine forests in the Southwest indicates that while low-severity surface fires are common historically, today’s large-scale forest fires are enabled by fire-suppression efforts and other human activities.
USFS releases final EIS for 2012 Colorado Roadless Rule; environmentalists cite progress, lament loopholes
While 4.2 million acres of national forest land is declared roadless, the 2012 rule allows for energy development and road construction in some areas.
WCS: Wyoming natural gas development depletes pronghorn antelope winter habitat
Conservation group suggests several measures to mitigate impacts.
Warming climate alters alpine, subalpine zones at Colorado mountain research site
Measurements at Niwot Ridge research station west of Boulder indicate changes to Colorado mountain zones are underway.
CBD, WWP Seek endangered species protection for plains bison
Two groups let the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know they intend to sue because of the agency’s decision to not offer the plains bison endangered species protection.