Press Release

Kansas and Nebraska Agree that Colorado Has Reached Republican River Compact Milestone

Colorado has officially reached the milestone of retiring more than 10,000 acres of farmland from irrigation in the southern Republican River basin. These efforts are necessary to stay in compliance with the Republican River Compact with Kansas and Nebraska.

Depleted groundwater in the Republican River Basin has impacted how much surface water flows east. To remedy this, the Republican River Compact Administration (“RRCA”) adopted a resolution in 2016 to retire 10,000 acres in this part of the basin by 2024.

CO DNR Expresses Appreciation for BLM Greater Sage-Grouse Plans

(Denver) - The Colorado Department of Natural Resources expresses its appreciation on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) completion of the 2021 Greater Sage-grouse Land Use Plan Amendments.

CO DNR Expresses Appreciation for BLM Land Management Plans

(Denver) - The Colorado Department of Natural Resources expresses its appreciation on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) completion of multiple federal land management plans.

Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Takes Action after Incident at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) sent a cease and desist letter to the owners of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek today after concluding an inspection following the fatal incident and mine rescue on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The letter prohibits the Mine from re-opening until DRMS’ ongoing review of the operation has been completed.

State and City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Announce Start of Marshall Mesa Coal Fire Mitigation Project and Marshall Mesa Trailhead Project

The Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety (DRMS) and the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) announce the upcoming closure of the Marshall Mesa Trailhead and the commencement of earth moving activities for coal mine mitigation work in the area for the Marshall Mesa Coal Fire Mitigation Project.

The closure of the trailhead is expected to occur as soon as Monday, October 21, 2024, and will likely extend for one year as the City also completes extensive trailhead improvements.

Governor Polis, CO DNR, U.S. Forest Service, CO State Forest Service Celebrate Renewed Shared Stewardship Agreement for CO Lands and Work Together to Reduce Impacts from Wildland Fires

BOULDER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis joined with state officials from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and Colorado State Forest Service to celebrate the extension of an important agreement with the US Forest Service on Shared Stewardship of lands in Colorado and highlight the progress made to reduce the impact of wildland fires in highly susceptible communities and on critical infrastructure.

DNR Colorado Produced Water Consortium Asks for Public Input on Recommendations

DENVER - The Colorado Produced Water Consortium (CPWC) is seeking public comment and participation for its draft of Final Recommendations for the Energy and Carbon Management Commission’s upcoming rulemaking on managing produced water from oil and gas operations.

Governor Polis and CO DNR Announce New Funding for CO Strategic Wildfire Action Program Wildfire Mitigation and Workforce Development Grants

DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the release of the 2024 Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program’s Workforce Development Grant. In this release, $4 million is available for conservation corps, including those associated with the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) and Department of Corrections State Wildland Inmate Fire Teams (DOC SWIFT), to conduct wildfire mitigation projects and gain skills in forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction.

Colorado DNR Announces Promotions and New Staff: Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Policy Director, Assistant Director for Water and Others

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.

Polis Administration in Partnership with the Legislature Makes Significant Strides to Advance State Energy Goals and Enhance Water, Wildlife, & Outdoor Recreation Resources

This year, the Colorado General Assembly and Governor Polis once again made clear that conserving our state’s natural resources is a priority for Coloradans.The legislature approved more than $90 million in investments and advanced landmark legislation that works to protect sensitive species and habitats, conserve land and water resources, and facilitate nation-leading, sustainable energy production that carves the path to meeting the goals of Colorado’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap.