Colorado DNR announces key leadership updates: Alison Lerch as Assistant Director for Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation, Aaron Ray as Director of Policy, and Jennifer Walker Graf as Assistant Director for Energy Innovation. Learn more about each position: https://bit.ly/44iBD7T

The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force will be meeting today, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m.. This group of industry leaders, lawmakers, and experts will explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XLdkM5

This Thanksgiving, we want to share our gratitude with the many Coloradans who care for and enjoy our state’s natural resources. From partners to volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts, thank you for helping Colorado’s landscapes thrive. We wish you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and happy holiday.

This #BlackFriday, trade shopping for nature. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks on Nov. 28. Escape the crowds and recharge with some fresh air, stunning views, and outdoor adventure. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pn5hAS

Today Executive Director Dan Gibbs announced that Jeff Davis stepped down as CO Parks & Wildlife Director. He is moving to DNR’s Executive Director's Office as a Senior Policy Advisor. Major General Laura Clellan is Acting Director; the search for CPW’s new director begins: https://bit.ly/3XOPyyz

Executive Director Dan Gibbs announced that Jeff Davis stepped down as CO Parks & Wildlife Director. He will be moving to DNR’s Executive Director's Office as a Senior Policy Advisor. Major General Laura Clellan is Acting Director; the search for CPW’s new director begins: https://bit.ly/3XOPyyz

The Colorado Water Conservation Board has officially voted to advance the acquisition of the historic Shoshone water rights for permanent instream flow protection. This milestone helps safeguard flows through a key 2.4-mile stretch of the Colorado River. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rhsmGX

This is another step toward finalizing a powerful tool for supporting competing demands—hydropower, environment, agriculture and recreation—while giving west slope water users more certainty about our future water security. ow.ly/wNlQ50Xw1Sk

Our first-ever National Guard-AmeriCorps Wildfire Mitigation Crew is combining military service, AmeriCorps experience, and Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) funding to protect communities and build wildfire resilience. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pANCWD

The Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board is meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Fill out our google form for public comment or send in your email to receive a Zoom link. More details available here: https://bit.ly/3WKTK2o

This #VeteransDay, all veterans, active-duty military, and National Guard members can enjoy free entry to all Colorado state parks. Tribal members of the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Indian Tribes also receive free entry year-round. Find a state park near you: https://bit.ly/3XqUWYs

We're hiring! Lead the Renewable Energy & CCS Programs at the Colorado State Land Board and expand wind, solar, & CCS projects while shaping Colorado's sustainable future. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3JmkjaJ

The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force is meeting today, November 3. This group of industry leaders, lawmakers, and experts will explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49xRdQ8.

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are reflecting on how Indigenous communities have shaped Colorado’s natural landscape and cultural heritage. DNR is committed to honoring Tribal sovereignty to support the continuation of traditional stewardship practices, this month and every month.

The Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP) is offering cash grants to support wildfire mitigation workforce training, including: Basic Firefighting and Wildland Fire Behavior, Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, and Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX). Apply: https://bit.ly/4o76I6c

The Colorado Water Conservation Board is launching a federally-funded program to install diversion measurement structures for free on the Western Slope! This program will help improve water management in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin. More info: https://bit.ly/3J9gYvB

Apply now for 6–25 weeks of crew time from CYCA-accredited conservation corps or up to $200K in cash grants for independent conservation corps wildfire mitigation projects. No match for crew time, but match required for cash grants. See full guidelines in the RFA. Apply today: https://bit.ly/47i6KAP

Colorado is keeping Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers open during the federal shutdown. With support from @colorado.gov and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, two key visitor centers will remain open to serve visitors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qnTyTJ

Planning a project in central or southern Colorado? COSWAP offers crew time awards for wildfire mitigation work by Department of Corrections State Wildland Inmate Fire Team crews. Projects must be within a 3-hour drive of Cañon City to qualify. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4ncHJxb

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining & Safety (DRMS) updated Tourist Mine safety rules. The updates clarify the Colorado Division of Oil & Public Safety (OPS)'s role in regulating elevators. ⛏️ Join the Stakeholder Meeting on Nov. 13 or the Virtual Hearing on Nov. 19: https://bit.ly/47d3czW

Now Accepting Applications: COSWAP Workforce Development Grant. Apply for crew time or cash grants to complete wildfire mitigation projects and help grow Colorado’s forestry workforce. Details here: https://bit.ly/3KYU0rA 📸: Evan Barrientos

The CO State Land Board has launched a statewide Request for Information to explore geothermal energy potential on state trust lands. This is an opportunity for developers to propose responsible geothermal projects. Responses are due by December 11, 2025. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IGZ17s

Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Phil Weiser, Executive Director Dan Gibbs and State Engineer Jason Ullmann Colorado is standing strong in defense of our water resources. Today, we filed our official response to Nebraska's lawsuit over the South Platte River Compact. https://bit.ly/4nPqmTX

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the traditions of Indigenous communities. Since time immemorial, these communities and Tribal Nations have stewarded CO’s natural resources. We thank them for their leadership and continued partnership as we work together to preserve CO’s natural resources.

The Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) is now eligible for a wildfire mitigation crew time award under the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program’s Workforce Development Grant. The grant is accepting applications until November 3. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4h0n5il

Last month, the CO State Land Board approved Land & Carbon, Inc. as a Project Developer and authorized a Carbon Services Production Lease in Alamosa County. This lease will restore 500 acres of state land while sequestering more than 10k metric tons of carbon dioxide: https://bit.ly/4nGThtl

Did you know? Mother Cabrini made a lasting impact in Colorado, founding schools, hospitals and even hiking near Golden where the Cabrini Shrine now stands. This #MotherCabriniDay, we celebrate her deep connection to Colorado and her enduring legacy of care: https://bit.ly/4h01SoK

The Future of Severance Taxes and Water Funding Task Force will hold its first meeting on October 1, 2025. This group of industry leaders, lawmakers, and experts will explore sustainable funding for water and energy impacts to local communities in Colorado. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42hXzyR

Find your career with the State of Colorado. Colorado offers a diverse environment, career mobility, work-life balance & excellent benefits. You can improve the lives of Coloradans, protect our natural resources, and more. Define your future with Colorado. Register here: https://bit.ly/4njggtT

With over 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs, Colorado is the ultimate playground for anglers of all skill levels. So, make the most of the final summer days and plan your next fishing trip today: https://bit.ly/3NaYg5Q 🎣

Find a career in public service with the State of Colorado! Join State agencies for a virtual Career Open House on September 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ns1lOo #StateOfColorado #EmployerOfChoice #ColoradoForAll #ColoradoJobs #StateOfColoradoEmployees #PublicService

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth. We’re honoring the rich cultural connections Hispanic and Latino communities have with land, water, and wildlife and working every day to make the outdoors more equitable for all.

From ranchers to renewable energy experts, motorized & nonmotorized recreation reps, and tribal leaders, Colorado’s new Work Group reflects the diversity of interests on our state trust lands. Learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/46nH3hX

Our Strategic Wildfire Action Program's (COSWAP) Workforce Development Grant is now available! Apply to work with a conservation corps or SWIFT crew on wildfire mitigation projects or to pursue mitigation training. Submit by Nov 3. $6.8 million available to award! https://bit.ly/4mS1ZEJ

We’re excited to announce that Windi Padia has been hired as our new Deputy Executive Director. From wildlife officer to Chief Operating Officer, Windi’s 20+ year journey at DNR is one of passion, perseverance, and public service. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45ZrKwY

On July 22, 2025, the White Hawk Fire in Conifer started with a lightning strike. But thanks to a 2014 Jefferson County District fire mitigation project, and Elk Creek, Conifer, Jefferson, and Douglas County suppression efforts, only 1 acre burned. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HYXfOo

Happy #LaborDay from all of us here at the Department of Natural Resources to you. Whether you’re casting a line, climbing a ridge, or just soaking up the views, today is a perfect day to explore the public spaces that belong to all of us. See you out there.

Colorado just greenlit a first-of-its-kind biological #CarbonSequestration leasing policy. #Colorado State trust lands can now host carbon capture projects that not only fund public schools but also support local land stewards. Learn more about this exciting development: https://bit.ly/4mJgL0K

The Colorado Produced Water Consortium is seeking public comment on a draft letter to the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission, recommending enhanced protections for disproportionately impacted communities. Review the materials here: https://bit.ly/456xvcj

We are hiring an Assistant Director for Energy Innovation. This position will help guide Colorado's energy strategy by advising the Executive Director and the Governor’s Office on energy policy, and represent Colorado at the national level: https://bit.ly/3Jv7qKZ

The Colorado State Fair is back in town and will be held from August 22- September 1, 2025. ⛰️ The Colorado State Land Board will have a booth at the fair, so be sure to swing by and chat with us to learn about our work and mission: https://slb.colorado.gov/

🎡 Are you headed to the State Fair in Pueblo? The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission will be there, too! Visit our booth in the Colorado Building! 📍Want ECMC at your upcoming event? Reach out through our contact page: https://bit.ly/4n0dutI

🎡 Are you headed to the State Fair in Pueblo? The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission will be there, too! Visit our booth in the Colorado Building! 📍Want ECMC at your upcoming event? Reach out through our contact page: https://bit.ly/4n0dutI

We’re launching ColoradoRiver.com! It’s the new digital hub from the Department of Natural Resources, connecting people to the past, present, and future of the hardest-working river in the American West. Check it out today!

The Annual Summer @cowatercongress.bsky.social‬ Conference is now in session. If you are attending, stop by our Colorado River Booth and follow @coloradoriverheadwaters on Instagram (https://bit.ly/4mTnhBD) to receive some Colorado River swag. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UzGbBt

The Michigan Ditch supplies 11% of Fort Collins’ water & supports agriculture downstream. Fort Collins & Colorado State Forest Service, among others are thinning beetle-impacted forests and stabilizing soils near the ditch. COSWAP is one of this project's many funders: bit.ly/4fzFrGd

What will Gov. Jared Polis' legacy be in Colorado? He wants to be remembered by the new state parks, new funding streams, partnering with underfunded federal land agencies and ‘intergenerational’ planning.

Yesterday, DNR employees gathered at Cherry Creek State Park for our annual BBQ to celebrate our accomplishments and honor some of our rock star employees who truly went above and beyond. Thank you to all of our staff for their continued commitment, and to their families, for the ceaseless support.

The Colorado Produced Water Consortium is requesting public comment on its draft recommendations to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission. The presentation, with speaker notes, is now available for review before tomorrow’s meeting. Access materials here: bit.ly/3FFavGV

In advance of their August 8 meeting, the Colorado Produced Water Consortium is requesting public comment on its draft letter to the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission containing its recommendations for enhanced protections in disproportionately impacted communities: bit.ly/3FFavGV