DURANGO, Colorado, Dec. 21 -- The Conservation Lands Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2024: * * * Federal agencies to reject destructive highway proposal, safeguarding critical tortoise habitat and recreation access * * * St. George, UT - Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) signed a Record of Decision to deny a right-of-way for the four-lane Northern Corridor Highway through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news release: "Director Davis and CPW staff have shown great leadership throughout this first year of wolf reintroduction," said Michael Saul, Rockies and Plains program director at Defenders of Wildlife. "For the best chance at success, Colorado's wolf reintroduction program must continue as planned without hindrance, and that includes increasing pack stability and genetic diversity by introducing new  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 21 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release: Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) applauds the bipartisan reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA, a federal agency focused on promoting economic growth and job creation in communities across the country, plays a crucial role in supporting the outdoor recreation economy. For the first time, the just-passed reauthorization bill designates recreation as a priority for E  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 21 -- Outdoor Industry Association issued the following news release: In a major step toward expanding outdoor recreation opportunities across the country, the U.S. Senate has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) Act. This initiative, led by Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), represents a significant milestone in efforts to enhance access to public lands. Following its earlier approval in the House of Representatives, the bill now mo  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 21 -- Western Resource Advocates issued the following news release: * * * The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved NV Energy's 2025-2027 Integrated Resource Plan, including new methane gas units and one of the weakest transportation electrification plans in the region. * * * CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada today approved, in large part, NV Energy's 2025-2027 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), including 400 megawatts of new methane   more