Conservation

The Lesser Prairie Chicken was struck from the U.S. Endangered Species list last month. But, a decades-long legal battle is still in play that involves the bird, represented by conservation groups and a dogpile of three states, some counties in New Mexico and Kansas and eight interest groups representing the energy, agricultural and livestock industries. KDNK’s Amy Hadden Marsh has more about the fight.

Changes to the hunting and trapping of furbearing animals on Colorado’s public lands is the subject of an upcoming CPW Commission meeting. Officials are expecting a high volume of attendees to turn out for this controversial issue. Here’s KDNK’s Lily Jones speaking with Delia Malone of Colorado Wild.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

KDNK's news team brings Tuesday's news of teh Roaring Fork Valley...and beyond.

Paula Stepp and new executive director Kate Collins of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council talk to Marilyn Gleason about the region's pressing water issues.

Earlier this month, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded a livestock depredation claim to a multi-state commercial ranching company… against recommendations from its own staff.

This Saturday at noon, Pete McBride and fellow filmmakers Michelle Smith and Sierra Schlag take the stage at TACAW's Backcountry Symposium. The topic is responsible and ethical creation and sharing of filmmakers adventure's in remote places.