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While Western forestry experts accept some wildfire as redemption for the landscape, they’ve also learned that out-of-control megafires can do more harm than good. Now a new study puts a

Eagle County voters in 2002 approved a mill levy for open space purchases. Since then, purchases have been made on a case-by-case basis. That’s going to change. The Eagle County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved...

Eagle County officials are looking to adjust the fees charged to commercial operators that use county open space. County Open Space Manager Peter Suneson recently briefed the Eagle County Board of Commissioners on a proposed...

Projects that mimic beaver activity not addressed in amended version of a bill in the Colorado statehouse

Colorado lawmakers may pass a stream-restoration bill this session, but it won’t be the one proponents and environmental groups were hoping for.  A bill aimed at making it easier for stream-restoration projects that mimic beaver...

Colorado lawmakers may pass a stream-restoration bill this session, but it won’t be the one proponents and environmental groups were hoping for. A bill aimed at making it easier for stream-restoration projects that mimic beaver...

A bill aimed at making it easier for stream-restoration projects that mimic beaver activity to take place has been gutted after stakeholders couldn’t reach an agreement, underscoring how difficult it is for environmental interests to gain a toehold under Colorado’s system of water law.

Local leash laws can be confusing. While managing agencies set these requirements to protect people, pets and wildlife in certain areas, sometimes pet owners want to let their furry friends run free. In order to...

Throughout Eagle County, leash requirements differ from area to area, which may be confusing for some pet owners. However, with pets and wildlife in the same arena, owners must be alert and proactive in adhering...

The Eagle Valley Land Trust on Thursday purchased the Wildflower Farm in Edwards. The property at 33601 U.S. Highway 6 will serve as a new center for community conservation, and Eagle Valley Land Trustwill move...