With low snowpack on open roads visitors should stay on snow to reduce resource damage PRESS RELEASE RBC | Due to a lack of snow coverage, the White River National Forest is beginning to close some motorized winter roads and trails earlier than usual to protect public safety and prevent[Read More…]
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White River Nat’l Forest now hiring seasonal employees for coming season
PRESS RELEASE RBC| The White River National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Positions are expected to be posted on Feb. 20 at USAJOBS.gov. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites[Read More…]
White River National Forest Christmas tree permits available now
Permits available online and at local offices and vendors RBC | Christmas tree permits for the White River National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in-person at local vendors and Ranger District Offices. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut[Read More…]
Stage 1 fire restrictions start Friday
PRESS RELEASE RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District will be under stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 27. Under stage 1 restrictions for the Bureau of Land Management and White River National Forest: •[Read More…]
Winter travel season begins on White River National Forest
RBC | The winter travel season is underway across the White River National Forest. During the winter season, all-wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White[Read More…]
Forest Service hosts fifth grade field trip to the ‘Cradle of the Wilderness’ on 60th anniversary
This year is the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. In 1919, Arthur Carhart sent a report to the federal government suggested establishing wilderness areas after spending time around Trappers Lake. Last week, Meeker Elementary School fifth graders took a field trip to Trappers Lake, hosted by the Blanco Ranger[Read More…]
White River National Forest offers tips for a safe holiday
RBC | The White River National Forest is offering a few tips for forest visitors this busy holiday weekend. “We hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend,” said Acting White River National Forest Supervisor Heather Noel. “Taking a few precautions will ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable.”[Read More…]
Comments sought on proposed habitat improvements
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The White River National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposed wildlife habitat improvement project that would treat up to 14,121 acres of National Forest System lands in the Blanco Ranger District southeast of Meeker over the next 15 to 20 years. The Southwest Blanco[Read More…]
Innovative collaboration leads to new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has a new bridge across the South Fork, made possible by a unique collaboration between the US Air Force Academy, the US Forest Service and Rio Blanco County. “This is my pride and joy,” said Greg Rosenmerkel, project lead. Rosenmerkel was a civil[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Wolves, wolves and more wolves
As you likely know, the courts vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) 2020 final delisting rule of gray wolves. Gray wolves outside of the Northern Rocky Mountain population are now protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered in Colorado and many other states. Do you spend[Read More…]
White River National Forest to lift fire restrictions over most of Forest
RBC | Beginning Friday, most ranger districts on the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions. The Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, Eagle-Holy Cross, and Rifle ranger districts are lifting restrictions Friday as fire danger has decreased with the recent snow. The Dillon Ranger District is coordinating with Summit County and will[Read More…]
Fire restrictions changing for Blanco District
[responsivevoice_button voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Fire restrictions are changing across several jurisdictions within the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit region, and the public is urged to check with local offices before heading out this weekend. The following areas will remain in Stage 1 fire[Read More…]
