CSFS awards partners, volunteer of the year
Many thanks to the volunteers and partners who help the CSFS reach its goals of forest stewardship.
Tag: Partners
Healthy watersheds need active forest management
October 14, 2024
Colorado’s year-round wildfire season threatens water quality, human health and economy. To protect Colorado’s drinking water, we use active forest management by collaborating with partnerships to promote resilient forests for the future of our watersheds.
CSU Students Thrive in Hands-On Forestry Internship
September 14, 2023
A new summer internship opportunity offers real-world forestry experience for CSU students
Partners Improve Forest Health Across Boundaries
February 03, 2023
Large-landscape projects in areas with multiple partners and stakeholders can be complicated. Learn how the Franktown Field Office’s leadership and collaboration with partners will result in treatment of approximately 700 acres, resulting in a substantially lower risk of wildfire for a rural community.
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.
Larger Staff Helps Community Wildfire Protection Plan Implementation
January 12, 2023
The Salida Field Office has tripled the amount of work getting done in support of Chaffee County’s 2020 Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
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.
Meet Our Outstanding Partners and Volunteers of 2021
May 02, 2022
The CSFS wholeheartedly thanks everyone who worked with us or volunteered with us in 2021. Each year we recognize partners and volunteers who really went above and beyond. Meet the outstanding partners and volunteers from 2021.
Report: Drought Places Colorado’s Forests, Communities in Jeopardy
March 02, 2022
The Colorado State Forest Service published its annual forest health report this week, highlighting the current conditions of forests across Colorado and how the agency is improving the health of the state’s forests in the face of persistent drought and historic wildfires.
Summit County Partnership Receives U.S. Forest Service’s Highest Award
January 20, 2022
The Colorado State Forest Service and partners garnered a 2021 Chief’s Honor award for work in Summit County to reduce wildfire fuels and improve forest health.