The Colorado Sun

White River National Forest

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Plan to buy remote Sweetwater Lake and transfer it to Forest Service gets boost from Eagle County communities

With nearly $1 million in donations, the Eagle Valley Land Trust is moving ahead with plans to purchase the 488-acre, privately-owned property surrounded by National Forest land

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A Colorado avalanche instructor’s survey of backcountry skiers’ preparedness had “shocking” results

By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published

Aurora, Colorado Springs own water near Leadville. They may need to redraw a wilderness area to access it.

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Conservationists hope to tap Land and Water Conservation Fund to preserve land and water on Sweetwater

By Jason Blevins Outdoors Primary category in which blog post is published

The Buffalo fire, near Silverthorne, was one of the first big tests for fire breaks in Colorado. Now, communities are changing their tune toward them.

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