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News, stories, updates,  birding information, and more related to birds and bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

A woman pulls a wagon with plants in front of flowers.
Habitat Hero at Griffiths 1 Solar Project
July 01, 2023 — Expanding the potential for bird-friendly gardens and solar energy in Johnstown, Colorado.
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People stand behind Governor Polis as he signs a bill in a montane meadow.
Stream Restoration Legislation Will Benefit Birds and People in Colorado
June 21, 2023 — New law is a win and a good first step to clarifying stream restoration activities.
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Three individuals stand among tall grass and shrubs reaching for plants along a river.
Flowing Together: Colorado’s Streams Need Your Help
June 14, 2023 — Volunteer to help improve critical bird habitat in Colorado.
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Bundles of cut willow saplings lie on the bank of a montane stream.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation – Part 2
March 14, 2023 — What you need to know from our legislator-focused webinar.
ROCKIES Western Water
Two green metallic bees on a yellow evening primrose blossom.
Gardening With Neighbors
March 10, 2023 — Rewards and lessons from one woman’s effort to rally her neighbors to plant native.
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Cattle graze in a pasture below dry slopes.
Experimenting Today to Save Tomorrow’s Soils
March 01, 2023 — Seven ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ-certified ranches are testing ways to improve soil health through Colorado’s new STAR Plus program.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
A river flows through green wetlands surrounded by burnt forest and mountain slopes.
The Role of Water and Fire in Ecological Forest Management
February 15, 2023 — Meet Karl Brown, northern Colorado forester and steward.
ROCKIES Western Water
A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
ROCKIES Western Water