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State of the State: A Bristlecone’s 15 Seconds of Fame

January 27, 2023

It’s not often a specific tree makes it into a governor’s speech. So, we’ll go out on a limb and say what happened last week at the capitol was an honor 2,500 years in the making. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is known for delivering state addresses laced with trivia and pop culture references and, during his fifth State of the State address, he made a shout out to the oldest member of one of Colorado’s more unique tree species — the gnarly bristlecone pine.

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heavy machinery on cleared area next to aspen grove in front of large mountains.

Three New Projects to Protect Water Supplies for Over a Million Coloradans

January 19, 2023

It is crucial for Colorado to protect its forested watersheds from the ever-present threat of wildfire to ensure residents and communities have water for drinking, agriculture and other uses. The Colorado Legislature recognizes this need and passed House Bill 22-1379 during the 2022 legislative session to fund projects that reduce wildfire fuels around high-priority watersheds and water infrastructure.

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Row os adulats stand in a greenhouse next to tables filled with seedling trays and listen to the nursery manager speak.

Elected Leaders & Partners Tour the CSFS Nursery

January 09, 2023

In 2022 the Colorado Legislature passed House Bill 22-1323 that dedicated $5 million to fund improvements to the nursery. During the tour, Nursery Manager Scott Godwin showed the lawmakers and partners around the nursery grounds. He described the progress made with the funding, next steps and future opportunities for success and expansion.

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