Tag: san isabel national forest
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New tribal liaison in southern Colorado: ‘You are responsible for learning this history’
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When Jason Herbert is meeting with tribal members on their lands, he prefers not to wear his U.S. Forest Service uniform, despite whatever agency guidelines suggest in the case of official business. “It’s not disrespect to the Forest Service. I’m really proud to work for the Forest Service,” Herbert says. It’s just that he knows…
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Decision looms on Holy Cross reservoir exploration permit
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Forest Service said it is just weeks away from deciding whether a high-profile request to explore the geological feasibility of a new reservoir in Colorado’s Eagle County that would capture water flowing from the iconic Holy Cross Wilderness should be granted. The request…
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Colorado’s ‘pioneer campers’ mobilized during last pandemic — and modern recreation took off
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ralph Swain can’t help but laugh at himself and fellow U.S. Forest Service officers when he thinks back to March, as the coronavirus pandemic took root and tossed a blanket of uncertainty over American society. “We had so many dang questions,” says Swain, the agency’s…
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Flash flooding in Weston Pass fire perimeter closes U.S. 285
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Flash flooding in the burn area of the Weston Pass fire forced the closure of U.S. 285 between Fairplay and Antero Junction for non-residents. Fire officials said rain Tuesday night pushed mud, rock and debris down charred hillsides in the area of U.S. 285 near…