The Poudre Canyon calls to me—most of my free time this summer has been spent exploring this area of northern Colorado. For one thing, it’s the canyon nearest my home, and the one I have the longest history with, but I’m also am fascinated by the recovery from what was Colorado’s largest wildfire last year, […]
Civilian Conservation Corps
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Opinion: Colorado’s outdoor enthusiasts and the businesses that serve them have a strong advocate in Congress
In a state like Colorado, outdoor recreation is an integral part of life, and after a year of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, more and more people are turning to the outdoors to benefit their physical and mental health. As the city of Boulder continues to grieve and recover from the tragic mass shooting on March […]
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Rep. Neguse, Sen. Wyden: Why America needs a 21st century Civilian Conservation Corps
The 2020 wildfires brought America to a once-in-a-generation moment. For years, most Americans have viewed forestry policy as reserved only for rural areas. Now, as the climate crisis worsens with massive infernos destroying our communities and blanketing the West in thick, lethal smoke, it’s no longer just those in the rural West facing the devastation. […]