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.

Pikes Peak offers sunrise openings with timed entry permits and shuttle options for visitors to experience dawn at 14,000 feet on specific dates in summer and fall.

Life jackets saved four paddleboarders during an unexpected incident at Rampart Reservoir, strongly advocated by CPW and multiple first responder agencies.

Governor Jared Polis appointed Frances Silva Blayney and Dr. John Emerick to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, aiming for bipartisan representation and diverse expertise in conservation and outdoor recreation.

Colorado state parks report around eight million visitors in 2025, with significant revenue from visits and the successful Keep Colorado Wild Pass, encouraging outdoor activities and economic growth.

CPW in Colorado initiates a project to engage with Native communities on state park priorities, supported by a $50,000 GOCO grant. The program will include listening sessions for inclusive dialogue on lands of ancestral importance.