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Local / Regional Landscape-scale Management Projects
Log
Hill Mesa Wildland Fire Mitigation Project
The Log Hill Mesa area is experiencing
rapid development within a rural wildland setting.
The area has seen an increase in forest pests
and risk from wildland fire, largely the result
of deteriorating forests and human impact. The
focus on Log Hill Mesa is not only the prevention
of loss of human life and property resulting from
a destructive wildland fire, but also improved
forest health, watershed restoration, and maintenance
of wildlife habitat.
Efforts include identification of
high hazard sites, fire response pre-planning,
and educational outreach to affected officials
and homeowners. Desired outcomes include implementing
recommended strategies to manage vegetation to
reduce fuel hazards while restoring ecosystems,
and suggesting the use of FireWise materials in
new home construction and when existing structures
are remodeled. Key partners include Ouray County,
Log Hill Mesa Fire Protection District, and state/federal
land management agencies. In the Fall of 2001,
the open space lands and private lands on the
south rim of Log Hill Mesa was targeted for treatment.
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| Uncompahgre
Plateau Project
The project's Statement of Purpose is: To
develop a collaborative approach to restore
and maintain the ecosystem health of the
Uncompahgre Plateau, using best science
and public input. Land -
Stewardship - Resources - Community -- all
are words that represent the Uncompahgre
Plateau Project (UP).
Land, in view of its focus on restoring
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Stewardship, because we will learn how
to restore, enhance and maintain the health
of land.
Resources, for we will do so in the process
of sustainably and efficiently managing
the Plateau’s resources for the
economic benefit of the people of the
area.
Community, for it is through joining
efforts and working together, that this
meaningful goal will be accomplished.
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San
Miguel Basin Project
With over 60 percent of the million-acre
watershed in federal public lands, the San
Miguel Watershed in southwestern Colorado
includes some of the highest, most beautiful,
and most biologically intact and valuable
landscapes in the nation. At its heart,
the predominantly free-flowing San Miguel
River extends 72 miles from high alpine
meadows and waterfalls above Telluride to
a deep red sandstone canyon confluence with
the Dolores River. The watershed is also
home to several independent and culturally
diverse small towns with economies variously
based on agriculture, mining, resort tourism,
and recreation.
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A coordinated focus on the San Miguel
River began in 1990 with a group called the San
Miguel River Coalition. This group, formed to
address river corridor issues, comprised representatives
of the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management,
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Telluride Institute,
Town of Telluride, San Miguel County, The Nature
Conservancy, Telluride Visitor Services, commercial
river outfitters, and others.
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Uncompahgre
Valley Poplar Initiative
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| FireWise
For more information, please visit "Are
You Firewise?" |
Rugged mountains, rolling
foothills, majestic forests, and green valleys,
dry summers and mild winters - Colorado
is home to millions of people and a vacation
destination for thousands more. However,
these same qualities which create scenic
views, a desirable quality of life and a
peaceful living environment, can also produce
severe wildfire hazards. Many people don’t
realize that they face serious wildfire
danger. But if you live in the foothills,
grasslands, or mountains of Colorado, you
are at risk!
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To be FireWise you must carry out
certain fire protection measures before a fire
even starts. By following simple fire safety steps,
your home will have a chance to survive while
firefighters work to bring the wildfire under
control. Remember a fire department’s effectiveness
in battling a wildfire starts with YOU!
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Children’s
Water Festival
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Youth
Environment Appreciation Day
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