RBC I White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams announced on Tuesday the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Draft Record of Decision (ROD) for future oil and gas leasing on the Forest.
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CPW seeks public help after 3 more elk poached
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating three additional incidents of illegally killed bull elk in high-quality hunting units in Northwest Colorado, adding to three high-quality bulls illegally killed in Game Management Unit 10 in early November, near the town of Dinosaur.
Flu may be serious; shots recommended
RBC I Most flu cases this year in Colorado have been caused by the influenza A (H3N2) virus, which can cause a more severe flu season with more hospitalizations. Reported influenza hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Colorado have recently increased. Immunization is the best protection, so get[Read More…]
Fossil removed from site after damage
DINOSAUR I Dr. Brooks Britt from Brigham Young University (BYU) removed the remaining portion of a juvenile sauropod humerus that was vandalized in early September on Dec. 2.
State DUI enforcement begins during holiday season
RBC I The time of year is upon us when coworkers, friends and family gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. As these celebrations are under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and nearly 100 law enforcement[Read More…]
Important Farm Bill meeting to be held in Craig Tuesday, Dec. 16
RBC I An important presentation by the Farm Services Administration (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the 2014 Farm Bill will be held in Craig on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Moffat County Extension Office, 539 Barclay St.
Slow speed zones fail to reduce wildlife collisions
RBC I Until the last couple of months, travelers on State Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle were well-versed with the wildlife crossing zone mandating slower speeds at night during the fall and winter months. The zones, part of a 2010 traffic safety bill that attempted to slow drivers on[Read More…]
Fish & Wildlife Service extends input time on cuckoo
RBC I The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the public comment period for 60 days for the proposal to designate 546,335 acres of critical habitat for the western distinct population segment of the yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) in 80 separate units in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New[Read More…]
Local conservation district to air PBS spots on forests
RBC I The White River Conservation District has developed five forest health video spots to air on Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting System (RMPBS). The videos emphasize the integral role active forest management plays in maintaining healthy forests.
Seedlings, shrubs for sale
RBC I The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications on a first-come, first-serve basis for more than 40 varieties of low-cost seedling trees and shrubs grown at its Fort Collins nursery. Seedlings ordered now will be distributed statewide next spring.
Christmas tree permits available
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
Another look at Trappers Lake and the Wilderness Act
RBC I Only God can make a tree, but only Congress can designate a wilderness, and the Wilderness Act, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, became the law it is today largely because a powerful Colorado congressman, Wayne Aspinall, blocked the legislation in his committee over and over again.
