In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) main office building at 1313 Sherman will remain closed to the public until further notice. The DNR and its divisions are open for business through phone, online transactions and email to serve the people of Colorado. All State Parks including most visitor centers remain open and most transactions for fees, passes, licenses can be done on-line via the Buy and Apply link at https://www.cpwshop.com/home.page.
Most regional DNR offices are open with limited staff, it is recommended that you call ahead before making a trip. You can find division offices locations and contact information by selecting the Division Link on the main Department of Natural Resources webpage.
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Colorado passes historic legislation to fund outdoor recreation, conservation and backcountry safety
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Leaders in the Colorado State Senate and State House passed historic legislation this legislative session to ensure all Coloradans have the opportunity to access and support our great outdoors. Colorado’s natural resources are among our most treasured assets. However, rapid
Governor Signs Key Wildfire and Watershed Protection Bills
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Water Conservation Board, and the Colorado Department of Corrections joined the Governor and legislators today to celebrate legislation to invest $25 million in targeted wildfire risk mitigation and workforce development and $30 million in watershed restoration.
DNR Announces Assistant Directors for Water and Climate, Forest Health and Energy
Monday, June 7, 2021
Colorado DNR Director Announces Kelly Romero-Heaney as new Assistant Director for Water Policy and Promotes Angela Boag to Assistant Director for Climate, Forest Health and Energy
Senate Committee Passes Key Wildfire Mitigation Bill
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Colorado Department of Natural Resources expressed support for legislation today which delivers on the Colorado Recovery Plan’s commitment to protect communities and create jobs, by investing $25 million in targeted wildfire risk mitigation, recovery, and workforce development.