Press Release

Governor Polis Shares Information on Pine Beetle Outbreak, Announces New Task Force to Help Communities, Forests, and Water Resources

(Evergreen) — Today, Governor Jared Polis, joined by forestry experts, local leaders, and partners across key sectors, shared information on the major pine beetle outbreak taking hold in the Front Range and took Executive Action in announcing the creation of a new task force designed to protect Colorado forests and communities from the impact the mountain pine beetle will have, particularly on Colorado’s Front Range ponderosa forests, over the next decade.

Colorado DNR Announces Promotions and New Staff: Director of Policy, Assistant Director for Energy Innovation, Assistant Director for Forest Health and Wildfire Mitigation

(Denver) — The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced promotions and the addition of new staff members joining its Department to assist with its mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources.

Additions and changes include: Aaron Ray, Director of Policy; Alison Lerch, Assistant Director for Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation; Jennifer Walker Graf, Assistant Director for Energy Innovation.

DNR Announces CPW Leadership Transition — Acting Director Appointed

(Denver) - Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced today that Jeff Davis has stepped down as Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director and will be moving to the Department of Natural Resources Executive Director's Office as a Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Priorities. Major General Laura Clellan, Retired Adjutant General and Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has been named as an Acting Director and the formal search for Director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife will begin soon.

Colorado Steps up Support for Local Communities to Keep Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers Open During Government Shutdown

(Denver) - Governor Polis, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that the State of Colorado is providing funds to keep two visitors centers open at Rocky Mountain National Park while the federal government remains shut down.

Gov. Polis, AG Weiser Urge Supreme Court to Reject Nebraska Case on South Platte River

(Denver) - Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case about the South Platte River Compact and Nebraska’s efforts to build the Perkins County Canal. Colorado is complying with its obligations under the compact and not obstructing Nebraska’s efforts to build the canal, so there is nothing for the court to review at this time, according to a brief filed with the court.