Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission discussed updates to wildlife and recreation regulations, implementing SB 24-161 for river outfitter licenses, allowing certain captive bred corvids for education, and updating boating safety regulations.

Lake Pueblo State Park introduced free day-use life jacket stations to improve water safety after four drownings occurred with victims not wearing life jackets.

Colorado River State Park's new River Watch Program ensures safety for boaters and floaters, with rangers counseling 139 individuals. Visitors are advised on safety measures like wearing life jackets and scouting the river.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports progress in the state's wolf reintroduction program, citing three new packs, conflict minimization efforts like range riding, and the future hire of a Wolf Damage and Conflict Minimization Manager.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the US Forest Service will host the 15th Annual Grand Mesa Moose Day on July 26, offering visitors a chance to see moose and learn about wildlife tracking.

CPW has reopened a section of the Yampa River near Stagecoach Dam to fishing and implemented a voluntary closure on another stretch due to high water temperatures.

The City of Colorado Springs is inviting submissions for its annual photo contest to feature in the Discover COS Calendar, supporting reforestation efforts.

State Forest State Park in Colorado announces trail closures due to the Michigan Ditch Mitigation project, affecting American Lakes and Michigan Ditch trails from July to late fall. Other trails remain open.

Colorado Springs parks and trails contributed over $90 million to the city's economy, with over 22 million visits in 2024, fueling property values and public health.

CPW initiates emergency fish salvage at Colorado's Summit Reservoir due to uncontrolled draining from a malfunctioning dam valve. Public invited to fish with relaxed limits.

CPW seeks public feedback on its Herd Management Plans for managing moose populations in Colorado's Southwest Region, with a deadline for comments on August 31. The plans aim to balance interests and ensure moose welfare through 2035.

Adult zebra mussels have been found in western Colorado, prompting increased CPW efforts to contain the invasive species and protect aquatic ecosystems.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public feedback on its 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, a blueprint for future conservation efforts and necessary for federal funding.