1 10 68 https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/eb2f1461b824623960fd4cf4e114b6a5.pdf 67945763a0c453f2f02906a9530e52f3 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Invasive Species Fact Sheet: Waterfleas Bythotrephes longimanus (Spiny), Ceropagis pengoi (Fishhook), Daphnia lumholtzi Waterfleas are zooplankton aquatic crustaceans that have a jumpy or jerky mode of swimming. The Daphnia waterflea was introduced from the aquarium trade and fish stocking. They are native to Africa, Asia and Australia. Like invasive mussels, the Bythotrephes and Ceropagis were introduced into the Great Lakes from ships' ballast water coming from Eurasia. Unlike the fleas dogs are known to carry, waterfleas are very different. They do not live outside the water, and do not bite or harm people or pets. Locations in Colorado: • Bythotrephes longimanus (spiny): no known • Ceropagis pengoi (fishhook): no known • Daphnia lumholtzi: Chatfield State Park, Douglas Reservoir, John Martin State Park, Navajo State Park, Pueblo Lake State Park and Pueblo State Hatchery Identification: • Unique body shape: distinguished from other zooplankton by its long tail (70% of body is tail) • Depending on age – the spine may contain 1-4 barbs (the older the water flea the more barbs) • Head is mostly a single large black eye • Swimming antennae propels flea through the water, allowing travel between shallow and deeper waters. • Range in length from 0.4 to 1.6 mm, depending on sex (females are larger) and age Biology: • Found mostly in temperate freshwater lakes, can tolerate brackish water • Most abundant in the summer and fall • Can tolerate temps between 4º-30º C (39º-86ºF) and .04 to 8% salinity • Both sexual and asexual life cycles, depending on environmental conditions • Less than two weeks per generation with asexual life cycle • Resting eggs may lie dormant for long periods of time, allowing the spread of these exotics into different bodies of water • Resting eggs may also pass, unharmed, through the digestive tracts of fish Bythotrephes longimanus (Spiny) Pathway of introduction and spread: • Eggs and adults are easily transported in: ballast tanks, bilge water, bait buckets, live wells, and on fishing lines, anchor lines, and nets • It only takes one adult or egg to start an infestation • If female waterfleas die out of water, under certain conditions they produce eggs that resist drying and freezing, which can establish a new infestation later Negative impacts: • Outcompete native juvenile fish for food, causing low survival rates, and because barbs stick in throat, are unpalatable to juvenile fish • Avoid predation by larger fish by retreating to deeper waters during the day (10-20m) where they are less visible and ascending (0-10m) at night where food is abundant and temperatures higher, increasing metabolism and growth rates • Their long spines can cause them to become entangled on fishing lines and can clog eyelets of fishing rods Management: Once waterfleas are established, they are almost impossible to eradicate. Educating the public and following state watercraft inspection and decontamination procedures are the best methods to contain current infestations and prevent further spread to new waters. Prevention: Preventing the spread of invasive waterfleas is the best strategy; here is what you can do: • CLEAN all plants, animals and mud from your fishing gear, boat, trailer, and equipment before leaving the water. Clean your boat, tackle, downriggers, trailer, waders, etc. with hot water (above 120ºF) when you get home • DRAIN live wells, ballast and bilge water before you leave the water body • DRY boats and equipment to dry completely before launching in other waters • DISPOSE of unused bait in the trash, not in the water Ceropagis pengoi (Fishhook) Images courtesy of Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality Daphnia lumholtzi COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-7295 • cpw.state.co.us � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Invasive species fact sheet: waterfleas Description An account of the resource Waterfleas are zooplankton aquatic crustaceans that have a jumpy or jerky mode of swimming. The Daphnia waterflea was introduced from the aquarium trade and fish stocking. They are native to Africa, Asia and Australia. Like invasive mussels, the Bythotrephes and Ceropagis were introduced into the Great Lakes from ships' ballast water coming from Eurasia. Unlike the fleas dogs are known to carry, waterfleas are very different. They do not live outside the water, and do not bite or harm people or pets. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Waterfleas <em>Bythotrephes longimanus</em> (Spiny) <em>Ceropagis pengoi</em> (Fishhook) <em>Daphnia lumholtzi</em> Invasive species Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 page Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/62bee2ea76c47d67cb661a1862435f8d.pdf 795bce7c2411148931a22c62f5f0ca0c PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E ANS Boat Interdictions Zebra and Quagga Mussels Invasive mussels are being transported on watercraft! Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinates a broad multijurisdictional watercraft inspection and decontamination network to protect waters from invasive zebra and quagga mussels and other invasive species. Recreational watercraft is the main vector of introduction for this harmful invader. Colorado is a headwater state and there are no mussels upstream. State certified inspectors repeatedly intercept watercraft infested with mussels. A total of 281 boats with attached adult zebra or quagga mussels have been intercepted coming into Colorado’s waters from out of state at watercraft inspection and decontamination stations. The infested watercraft were intercepted at Barr Lake, Blue Mesa, Boulder Marine, Boulder Reservoir, Boyd Lake, Canon Marine, Carter, Cherry Creek, Chatfield, Clear Creek, Crawford, Denver CPW Office, Dillon, Electra Lake, Eleven Mile, Frisco Bay Marina, Granby, Grand Lake, Grand Junction CPW Office, Great Lakes Marine, Green Mountain, Highline, Horsetooth, Jackson, John Martin, Lathrop, McPhee, Navajo, North Sterling, Pueblo, Ridgway, Rifle Gap, Roadside (SW Colorado), Ruedi, Shadow Mountain, Spinney Mountain, Stagecoach, Steamboat Lake, Strontia Springs, Sweitzer, Taylor Park, Trinidad, Turquoise, Vallecito and Williams Fork. Zebra and Quagga Mussel Positive Interdiction Sites in Colorado cpw.state.co.us �ZEBRA MUSSELS Where are the infested mussel boats coming from? It is often difficult to determine the exact location of infestation due to the frequency of boating use. Also, numerous interceptions are used boat purchases in which the previous boating history is not known. For these reasons, the source of infestation for more than twenty interdicted watercraft is unknown. The remainder of the infested vessels were coming from Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Nevada (Lake Mead), Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah (Lake Powell), Wisconsin, and the Great Lakes. Boat Origin for Zebra and Quagga Mussel Positive Interdictions in Colorado COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 291-7295 • (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us 1/2020 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ANS boat interdictions Description An account of the resource Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinates a broad multijurisdictional watercraft inspection and decontamination network to protect waters from invasive zebra and quagga mussels and other invasive species. Recreational watercraft is the main vector of introduction for this harmful invader. Colorado is a headwater state and there are no mussels upstream. State certified inspectors repeatedly intercept watercraft infested with mussels. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Aquatic nuisance species ANS Boating Inspections Zebra mussels Quagga mussels Fact sheet Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2020-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b31d01eecd158d44b436d504a1be347a.pdf d318fe9b498865f8d1288e9c2d255a2b PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E ANS Fact Sheet AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES (ANS) Program OVERVIEW Background The State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Act was signed into law May 2008. The Act defines ANS as exotic or nonnative aquatic wildlife or any plant species that have been determined to pose a significant threat to the aquatic resources or water infrastructure of the state. The Parks Board passed regulations required by the Act on February 20, 2009 and updated them since that time. The regulations require mandatory watercraft inspection, and if necessary, decontamination of all boats coming from out of state, leaving waters with known ANS and boats entering high-risk waters where inspections are required by the managing entity. The focus of the program is to prevent zebra and quagga mussels and other ANS from infesting Colorado’s water resources and threatening our water storage and distribution systems for municipal, industrial and agricultural use. The Colorado ANS Program is highly effective and a model which other states across the nation are learning from. Program Goal and Successes The goal of the program is to protect the state’s natural resources, outdoor recreation and water supply infrastructure through the prevention of new introductions of costly invasive species, such as zebra or quagga mussels, in Colorado. Western states such as Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas, do not have mandatory ANS prevention programs and continue to become infested with zebra or quagga mussels. Colorado has prevented the introduction of these awful invasive species due to the diligent efforts of watercraft inspection and decontamination staff, as well as monitoring, education and enforcement actions. There has never been an adult zebra or quagga mussel found in Colorado. Pueblo Reservoir was de-listed in January 2017 following 5 years of negative detections. All other reservoirs that initially tested positive in 2008 were de-listed in 2014 after 5 years of negative testing. CPW’s ANS Program has worked to stop the continued inoculation of our waters to invasive mussels being introduced by recreational watercraft. Sampling and Monitoring Sampling and monitoring is a key component to the success of the ANS Program. CPW has sampled 584 “at-risk” waters over the last decade and it was through this sampling program that invasive mussel larvae were first detected in Colorado. While CPW ANS staff monitors the state’s public waters for numerous invasive plant and animal species, the focus of sampling is on early detection of zebra and quagga mussels. There are three sampling protocols that target the three life cycles of mussels. CPW also documents native aquatic plants, mollusks and crayfish while performing monitoring activities for invasive species. Colora d o Pa r ks & Wi ldlife Protect Colorad o’s Lands and Wate rs Learn How You Can Stop InvaSIve SpeCIeS Information and Outreach CPW and its partner agencies have implemented a comprehensive, multifaceted invasive species public education campaign. Accomplishments include distribution of tens of thousands of printed rack cards, brochures, handouts, DVDs and posted signage at offices, boat ramps and other public access points. Additionally, a media relations campaign has been launched using web, radio, print and television. www.cpw.state.co.u s Working Together: Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) Watercraft inspection and decontamination is a requirement of the ANS Act and continues to be a key component in preventing the spread of ANS into and within Colorado. CPW coordinates the vast network of WID stations that are operated by CPW, the National Park Service, Larimer County, various municipalities and private industry locations. In total, the state has collectively performed over 4.9 million inspections and 119,814 decontaminations since 2008. cpw.state.co.us �2018 Water Resources Development Act The 2018 Water Resources Development Act (S. 3021) was passed by the 115th Congress and signed into law last October. Section 1170 includes a provision which directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish, operate, and maintain new or existing watercraft inspection stations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia, Upper Missouri, Upper Colorado, South Platte and Arizona (should be Arkansas) River Basins. The provision also authorizes the Army Corps to assist states with monitoring and rapid response efforts in the case of an infestation of quagga or zebra mussels. Green Mountain Reservoir In August 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) detected quagga mussels in Green Mountain Reservoir. The specimen were genetically confirmed to be quaggas by an independent lab for CPW. Rapid Response was initiated by CPW and began immediately among the multi-jurisdictional partnership. Green Mountain is now listed as “suspect” for quagga mussels and containment is ongoing. Resources are needed for infrastructure, security and staffing to prevent the spread through watercraft. Green Mountain Reservoir within Summit County is owned by the BOR as part of the Upper Colorado River Collection System, and is managed for recreation by the White River National Forest. There were no detections in either 2018 or 2019. If there are no detections in 2020, the reservoir will be de-listed in 2021 per regional standards. Mussel Boat Interceptions Infested mussel boat interceptions continue to skyrocket each year. In total there have been 281 watercraft intercepted with adult zebra or quagga mussels attached since the ANS program began. In 2019, CPW intercepted 86 watercraft infested with zebra or quagga mussels coming in from out of state. In 2018, the state intercepted 51 and in 2017 the state intercepted 26 infested watercraft. This exponential growth in infested boat interceptions is directly related to the growing threat invasive species pose to water infrastructure, natural resources and outdoor recreation. The majority of the intercepted vessels were coming from Lake Powell, the State of Arizona or the Great Lakes. All boats were decontaminated to ensure all mussels were dead, and no mussels were visibly attached. An administrative solution in both the House and Senate is needed to correct the typo is Section 1170 from the nonexistent Arizona River Basin to the Senate’s intent of providing resources to the Arizona River Basin with its headwaters in Colorado. Urge the Army Corp to not delay appropriations or planning in the Upper Colorado or South Platte Basins while the Arizona/Arkansas Basin typo is corrected. Support is needed to gain the fiscal appropriations as authorized in the bill. The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019 Senator Bennet, along with Senator Daines and Senator Tester from Montana, introduced the Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Interior through the Commissioner of Reclamation to provide financial assistance to states or local governments for WID. The bill adds several federal agencies, such as the National Park Service, as a member of the ANS Task Force and provides authorization for all members of the ANS Task Force to conduct WID into and out of federal waters. The bill requires the ANS Task Force to report back on any regulatory changes necessary to implement WID prevention or containment. Finally, the bill corrects the typo in Section 1170 of S.3021 to authorize the Arkansas River Basin. Sponsorship and support is needed to pass this bill. The threat of invasion from zebra and quagga mussels is greater than ever due to numerous new infestations in surrounding states such as Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Utah. Operating and Financials The Supreme Court ruling in case 13SC996 significantly reduced the source fund for the ANS Program (Tier II Severance Tax) as appropriated in the ANS Act. A broad stakeholder effort was called upon to raise funds and determine long term solutions. CPW redirected agency cash and a USFWS Motorboat Colorado Grant to pay for the 2017 boating season, along with over $1M of partnership funds. The Colorado General Assembly provided funding to the ANS Program through SB17-259 and HB18-1338 to be leveraged with federal dollars and other sources to maintain the program over the 2018–2019 boating seasons. In 2018, the Colorado General Assembly passed the Mussel Free Colorado Act (HB18-1008) to provide a new stable funding source through the creation of an ANS stamp for motorized boats and sailboats—$25 for in state residents and $50 for out of state visitors. The ANS Stamp will provide approximately $2.4M (50% of the need) annual funding to the ANS Program. The bill also increases fines for violations and allows CPW to recoup costs for decontamination of quarantined and impounded vessels. Similar to the 2017 joint resolution on ANS which passed the State Legislature unanimously, the Mussel Free Colorado Act continues to encourage federal governments, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and Army Corp of Engineers, to provide the other half of the needed funds for the ANS Program since many of the highest risk waters are federally owned or managed reservoirs. How You Can Help • Contact U.S. Senators and Representatives, and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, and encourage them to secure an administrative solution to correct the typo in Section 1170 of S. 3021 (WRDA-2018) changing Arizona River Basin, which does not exist, to Arkansas River Basin, which was the intent of the Senate. • Encourage Congressional delegates and the Army Corp of Engineers to provide fiscal appropriations under Section 1170 of S. 3021 for the Upper Colorado, South Platte and Arkansas River Basins. This funding will be used to provide cost share for WID staff, operations, infrastructure improvements, monitoring and rapid response. • Support the passage of The Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act of 2019. • Urge the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Forest Service to provide funding to CPW for WID staff, operations and improved infrastructure on waters under their ownership or recreational management. • Inform municipal government, county commissioners, state legislators and federal congressional delegates of the potential economic and social impacts that could occur without ANS preventative measures. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 291-7295 • (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us 1/2020 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ANS fact sheet Description An account of the resource The State Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Act was signed into law May 2008. The Act defines ANS as exotic or nonnative aquatic wildlife or any plant species that have been determined to pose a significant threat to the aquatic resources or water infrastructure of the state. The Parks Board passed regulations required by the Act on February 20, 2009 and updated them since that time. The regulations require mandatory watercraft inspection, and if necessary, decontamination of all boats coming from out of state, leaving waters with known ANS and boats entering high-risk waters where inspections are required by the managing entity. The focus of the program is to prevent zebra and quagga mussels and other ANS from infesting Colorado’s water resources and threatening our water storage and distribution systems for municipal, industrial and agricultural use. The Colorado ANS Program is highly effective and a model which other states across the nation are learning from. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Aquatic nuisance species ANS Boating Inspections Zebra mussels Quagga mussels Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2020-01 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/c65b18a6fea352a67b642b4ecbc57fd4.pdf 5327b3e6f766b187b366c34cbcc2d1fc PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Boreal Toad (S. Rocky Mtn. Population) ASSESSING HABITAT QUALITY FOR PRIORITY WILDLIFE SPECIES IN COLORADO WETLANDS appears to be the main cause of declines, especially in the Southern Rocky Mountain population. © BRAD LAMBERT, COLORADO NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Species Distribution Range Historically, the Southern Rocky Mountain population of boreal toads occurred in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Once considered common, boreal toad populations declined sharply in Colorado and Wyoming and have not been found in New Mexico since the early 1980s. Boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas, Family Bufonidae) lay strands of several thousand eggs in shallow ponds. The eggs hatch after two weeks, and tadpoles remain for 60–90 days. Species Description Identification With bumpy green-to-brown skin (occasionally rust or gray) and a thin white stripe along the back, boreal toads look similar to Woodhouse’s toads. Boreal toads occur mostly above 8,000 feet in elevation, whereas Woodhouse’s toads occur mostly below 8,000 feet. Females grow up to 4.3 inches, and males grow up to 3.7 inches. Boreal toads do not have a vocal sac; males emit only a very soft chirp. Preferred Habitats Boreal toads occupy numerous wetland types (emergent marshes, kettle ponds, beaver ponds, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and wet meadows), often surrounded by coniferous forests. Boreal toads travel up to 1.5 miles from their breeding and summer ranges to hibernate in microhabitats that do not freeze, including under logs and rocks, in rodent burrows, chambers beneath large boulders, and beaver lodges. Diet Adult boreal toads consume a wide variety of insects, spiders, and snails. Tadpoles eat organic substances suspended in the water column or on bottom. Conservation Status Federal: Not listed. Colorado: Listed as Endangered, designated Tier 1 Species of Greatest Conservation Need. BLM: Listed as Sensitive Species. USFS: Listed as Sensitive Species. Boreal toad populations have declined for numerous reasons, including diseases, environmental stress to the immune system, ultraviolet radiation, environmental toxins, altered hydrology, and habitat disturbance. Disease caused by chytrid fungus Distribution of the Southern Rocky Mountain population of the boreal toad by watershed throughout the range and by county within Colorado. Based on data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado Natural Heritage Program. Version Date: November 2020 COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us �Distance to upland foraging and hibernacula within 1.5 miles Elevation 8,000–11,500 feet Shoreline gradually sloping shallows with temperature gradient for both egg and tadpole development Sunlight availability open and sunny along water edges Vegetation in water open or sparse along shore Water depth 6–12 inches Water persistence May through late September best, but growth and development is temperature-dependent Water temperature 59–70 °F © P. S. CORN, USGS N. ROCKY MTN. SCIENCE CENTER Preferred Habitat Conditions Acknowledgements Bradley Lambert (Colorado Natural Heritage Program, Fort Collins, CO) and Harry Crockett (Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Fort Collins, CO) reviewed earlier versions and provided input on preferred habitat conditions. Management Recommendations This fact sheet contains easy-to-use guidelines for understanding habitat needs of Colorado Parks and Wildlife priority wetland-dependent wildlife. Biologists with expertise in boreal toads have suggested numerous practical steps that can be taken to improve habitat quality for this species. Suggested Reading and Citations Campbell, J. B. 1970. Hibernacula of a population of Bufo boreas in the Colorado Front Range. Herpetologica 26:278-282. CPW (Colorado Parks and Wildlife). 2015. State Wildlife Action Plan. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver, CO. Hydrology • Maintain natural hydrologic conditions that support boreal toad habitat. • Maintain water level at one foot or more with gentle sloping banks that also provide water six inches deep. • Avoid diverting water from occupied sites. • Construct shallow shorelines in new impoundments. Gerber, B. D., S. J. Converse, E. Muths, H. J. Crockett, B. A. Mosher, and L. L. Bailey. 2017. Identifying species conservation strategies to reduce disease-associated declines. Conservation Letters July:1-10. Hammerson, G. A. 1999. Amphibians and Reptiles in Colorado. University Press of Colorado and Colorado Division of Wildlife. Vegetation • Keep open along at least partial shoreline, allowing sunlight to penetrate. Jackson, T. 2008. Report on the status and conservation of the boreal toad Bufo boreas boreas in the Southern Rocky Mountains 2006-2007. Colorado Division of Wildlife, Denver, CO. Contamination • Do not apply pesticides or herbicides near breeding ponds. • Reduce heavy metals and other toxins. • Avoid spreading contamination of the chytrid fungus by not introducing water or mud from one infected wetland to another. • Decontaminate boots, boats, and other equipment. Keinath, D., and M. McGee. 2005. Boreal Toad (Bufo boreas boreas): a technical conservation assessment. [Online]. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region. Available: http:// www.fs.fed.us/r2/projects/scp/assessments/ borealtoad.pdf. Loeffler, C. (Ed.). 2001. Conservation plan and agreement for the management and recovery of the southern Rocky Mountain population of the boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas), Boreal Toad Recovery Team. 76 pp. + appendices. Land Use • If timbering in adjacent forests, create diverse age structure. • Restrict livestock in breeding ponds. • Consider timbering activities that preserve boreal toad habitat. • Avoid building new roads adjacent to boreal toad habitat. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Date unspecified. Species Status Assessment Report for the Eastern Population of the Boreal Toad, Anaxyrus boreas. Available: https://www.fws. gov/mountain-prairie/es/species/amphibians/ borealtoad/Boreal%20toad%20SSA%20 Report%20(1).pdf © BRAD LAMBERT, CNHP © BRAD LAMBERT, CNHP © BILL BATTAGLIN, USGS Conservation • Protect suitable habitat. • Obtain required permits from CPW before stocking any fish, and consider stocking only native species. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us �Habitat Scorecard for Boreal Toad (v. Nov 2020) Assessment of habitat before and after restoration or management actions Project Name: ______________________________________ Project Area (acres): __________ Habitat Area (acres): __________ Size of Contiguous Habitat outside Project Area (acres): ________ Ownership (circle): Same / Different / Conservation Easement Scorecard Instructions: Enter one value that best describes early to mid-summer conditions of each habitat variable, using the numbers in the value column. Habitat variables are in shaded boxes; ranges of condition are directly below each variable. If condition is outside range or is not described, enter a zero. Project Area and Habitat Area: The project area includes the entire area affected by the project. The habitat is the area that will provide (in case of pre-project) or does provide (post-project) habitat for each potential target species within the project area. The habitat area may be the same size as the project area or it might be smaller and it may be defined differently for different target species. If there is contiguous habitat area outside the project area, note the size and whether the ownership of the contiguous areas is the same or different and whether it is under conservation easement or other habitat protection. If the habitat area within your project area is noncontiguous and/or if sections are in very different conditions, consider using multiple scorecards so that each scorecard represents the general conditions. If you use multiple scorecards, identify each habitat area on a map. Key habitat variable and conditions PreProject Value Date of assessment Edge of water and water depth Gradually sloping shallows with water 6–12 inches deep >3–6 inches or >12–18 inches 1–3 inches 26.0 17.3 8.7 Sunlight availability Open, sunny along water edges Some shade, but more sun than shade More shade than sun 26.0 17.3 8.7 Water persistence Present from beginning of May through end of September Present end of May through end of August Present mid-June through mid-August 26.0 17.3 8.7 Vegetation in water Open or sparse along shore Thick enough to produce some shade Thick enough to allow only some sunlight Total (of 100 possible): add all numbers in before or after columns 22.1 14.7 7.4 Expected PostProject Actual PostProject � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boreal Toad (S. Rocky Mtn. Population) Description An account of the resource With bumpy green-to-brown skin (occasionally rust or gray) and a thin white stripe along the back, boreal toads look similar to Woodhouse’s toads. Boreal toads occur mostly above 8,000 feet in elevation, whereas Woodhouse’s toads occur mostly below 8,000 feet. Females grow up to 4.3 inches, and males grow up to 3.7 inches. Boreal toads do not have a vocal sac; males emit only a very soft chirp. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Boreal toad Fact sheet Extent The size or duration of the resource. 3 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2020-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/f2aa8e84eb2ff9882775d679eb00bab3.pdf d6f6081284834fbfa582cee39cd9ba64 PDF Text Text colorado state parks colorado state parks operating budget volunteer program $34,202,846 general fund.................. $5,830,797 cash funds .................. $20,009,739 federal funds, grants and donations .............. $8,362,310 The Colorado State Parks Volunteer Program’s mission is to support the achievement of quality outdoor recreation experiences and resource stewardship for present and future generations. During fiscal year 06-07 the Volunteer Program will utilize the Statewide Volunteer Program Five-Year Strategic Plan (adopted in FY 05-06) to continue growing our volunteer base and to build on the work that we have already accomplished in the state parks. During fiscal year 06-07 we hope to fully transition to a new database and volunteer tracking system. This web-based product, managed by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, will allow volunteers to seek out and register for volunteer opportunities within our state parks and other areas around the state. This volunteer database will allow Volunteer Program staff to closely track the number of volunteers and total volunteer hours contributed within the state parks, and to report more accurately on their accomplishments. The partnership with VOC will provide the Volunteer Program with increased functionality at a lower cost. capital construction and major repairs $26,695,000 CO Lottery .................. $13,204,000 GOCO ............................ $7,143,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $1,400,000 federal funds ................ $4,648,000 highway users tax fund .. $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE .................... 261.6 seasonal employees* .................. 720 *estimate general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget 19.2%* *estimate FY06-07 Agency Information budget information Agency Information www.parks.state.co.us overview ttracting over 11 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 43 state parks and statewide recreation programs are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks include a variety of landscapes to match the state’s geography, from urban playgrounds to back-country retreats, from mountain lakes to whitewater adventure. A The Colorado State Parks Board is charged with determining State Parks policy, including maintaining and establishing parks, adopting and enforcing Division rules and regulations, educating the public about the availability of state park facilities and preserving the environment, water, vegetation and wildlife. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, with four members representing the West, North, South and Metro regions of Colorado, and a fifth “at-large” member. STAUNTON JAMES M. ROBB LONE MESA contact information Colorado State Parks • Director: Lyle Laverty 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 618 • Denver, CO • 80203 303-866-3437 • www.parks.state.co.us vision statement for Colorado State Parks Colorado State Parks offer exceptional settings for renewal of the human spirit. Residents and visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. Park employees and their partners work together to provide ongoing and outstanding customer service through recreational programs, amenities and services. �cash revenue sources $18,089,242 annual pass sales.......... $4,292,854 daily pass sales ............ $3,939,521 camping permits and reservations........ $5,101,969 boat license registrations .............. $2,648,356 concessions.................... $1,128,206 all other ............................ $978,336 operating budget $31,370,830 general fund.................. $4,669,480 cash funds .................. $19,079,783 federal funds, grants and donations (including GOCO) ...... $7,621,567 number of parks concessions operated within parks 43 Total: 229 boating: 57 fishing: 56 photography: 17 climbing: 16 laundry: 14 marina: 13 backcountry trips, guides, outfitters: 13 scuba: 7 hot air ballooning: 6 shooting range: 1 other: 29 total visitation, FY 05-06 (July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006) 11,266,732 total acres managed 218,635 ownership of lands managed by State Parks State Parks .................................. 22% Division of Wildlife and State Land Board .................. 38% Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management .......... 14% Local governments/other .......... 8% U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 12% Irrigation companies .................. 7% cabins, yurts and tipis 64 campsites 4,200 number of visitor/welcome centers 29 number of marinas 11 concessions 2 state owned statewide recreation programs • State Trails Program – Over $3 million in grants is awarded annually through the State Trails Program. • Boat Safety – The Boat Safety Program promotes safe, enjoyable boating experiences and training. • Commercial River Outfitter Licensing – The Commercial River Outfitting Licensing program registered 177 outfitters in fiscal year 05-06. • Vessel, Snowmobile and Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Registration – The Registration program registered more than 98,500 vessels, 33,600 snowmobiles, and 110,000 off-highway vehicles in FY 05-06. capital construction and major repairs $30,390,000 CO Lottery .................... $9,899,000 GOCO .......................... $13,048,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $1,300,000 federal funds ................ $5,843,000 highway users tax fund .. $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE .................... 255.1 seasonal employees* .................. 680 *seasonal employees are hired for periods ranging from two weeks to six months in length volunteer program* • Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Trinidad State Parks, critical park improvements in conjunction with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: $38 million over the next 10 years • Cheyenne Mountain State Park, ongoing development and construction, including a visitor center, more than 40 picnic sites and a 62-site campground: estimated $40 million total project cost, including land acquisition • St. Vrain State Park, ongoing construction development on eastern portion of the park, including utilities, campgrounds, and road work: estimated $31 million project cost, including land acquisition • Rifle Gap State Park, renovation projects in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: $8.5 million • Navajo State Park, construction and development of a floating dock marina with full utilities, a wave protection breakwater and fuel storage system: $1.5 million total volunteers ..........................6,818 # of volunteer hours .......... 161,020 FTE equivalent .... 77 full-time employees *These figures are for the calendar year 2005 general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget 16.3% CSP-SPD-1M-12-06 what we look like capital acquisition/ development accomplishments Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 05-06 Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 05-06 budget information � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b800d8b9632c27a9a2175644cad0b819.pdf c50519c815a655e67a3a971217d3c55d PDF Text Text colorado state parks www.parks.state.co.us operating budget volunteer program $36,905,941 general fund.................. $6,690,622 cash funds .................. $22,355,087 federal funds, grants and donations .............. $7,860,232 The Colorado State Parks Volunteer Program's mission is to support the achievement of quality outdoor recreation experiences and resource stewardship for present and future generations. During fiscal year 07-08 we will continue to fine-tune the new volunteer database to more closely track the number of volunteers and total volunteer hours contributed within the state parks, and to report more accurately on their accomplishments. This web-based product, managed by Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, will allow volunteers to seek out and register for volunteer opportunities within our state parks and other areas around the state. The partnership with VOC will provide the Volunteer Program with increased functionality at a lower cost. During fiscal year 07-08 we will roll out our new Volunteer Management Handbook to provide critical information, suggested guidelines and support for our state park volunteer programs. During fiscal year 07-08 we will take a close look at our Friends groups and will make recommendations for streamlining them to leverage optimal benefit for state parks as well as provide guidance for starting up new Friends groups. capital construction and major repairs $20,188,000 CO Lottery .................... $9,675,000 GOCO ............................ $4,475,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $1,500,000 federal funds ................ $4,238,000 highway users tax fund .. $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE .................... 292.1 seasonal employees* .................. 680 *estimate general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget 18.5%* *estimate contact information Colorado State Parks • Deputy Directors: Gary Thorson, Larry Kramer 1313 Sherman St., Rm. 618 • Denver, CO • 80203 303-866-3437 • www.parks.state.co.us FY07-08 Agency Information budget information FY 07-08 �Agency Information colorado state parks overview ttracting over 11 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 43 state parks and statewide recreation programs are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks include a variety of landscapes to match the state’s geography, from urban playgrounds to back-country retreats, from mountain lakes to whitewater adventure. A The Colorado State Parks Board is charged with determining State Parks policy, including maintaining and establishing parks, adopting and enforcing Division rules and regulations, educating the public about the availability of state park facilities and preserving the environment, water, vegetation and wildlife. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, with four members representing the West, North, South and Metro regions of Colorado, and a fifth “at-large” member. vision statement for Colorado State Parks Colorado State Parks offer exceptional settings for renewal of the human spirit. Residents and visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. Park employees and their partners work together to provide ongoing and outstanding customer service through recreational programs, amenities and services. �Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 06-07 what we look like number of parks concessions operated within parks 43* Total: 222 boating: 59 fishing: 53 photography: 12 climbing: 16 laundry: 12 marina: 14 backcountry trips, guides, outfitters: 13 scuba: 8 hot air ballooning: 7 equestrian: 4 other: 24 *Lone Mesa and Staunton State Parks are not currently open to the public. total visitation, FY 06-07 (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007) 11,305,183 total acres managed 218,960 ownership of lands managed by State Parks State Parks .................................. 22% Division of Wildlife and State Land Board .................. 37% Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management .......... 14% Local governments/other .......... 8% U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 12% Irrigation companies .................. 7% cabins, yurts and tipis 64 campsites 4,137 number of visitor/welcome centers 29 number of marinas Total: 14 12 concessions 2 state owned statewide recreation programs • State Trails Program – Over $3 million in grants is awarded annually through the State Trails Program. • Boat Safety – The Boat Safety Program promotes safe, enjoyable boating experiences and training. • Commercial River Outfitter Licensing – The Commercial River Outfitting Licensing program registered 168 outfitters in fiscal year 06-07. • Vessel, Snowmobile and Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Registration – The Registration program registered more than 100,203 vessels, 34,042 snowmobiles, and 120,857 off-highway vehicles in FY 06-07. �budget information FY 06-07 $21,839,891 annual pass sales.......... $4,313,852 daily pass sales ............ $3,627,634 camping permits and reservations........ $5,652,699 OHV, snowmobile registrations, River Outfitter Licenses .................... $3,054,578* boat license registrations .............. $2,596,220 concessions.................... $1,181,695 all other.......................... $1,413,213 *A portion of this revenue is allocated to the capital construction budget, rather than the operating budget. operating expenditures $32,827,842 general fund ................. $5,599,915 cash funds ....................$20,407,746 federal funds, grants and donations (including GOCO) ...... $6,820,181 capital construction and major repairs $25,283,000 CO Lottery .................. $11,292,000 GOCO ............................ $7,143,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $1,400,000 federal funds ................ $5,148,000 highway users tax fund .. $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE .................... 261.6 seasonal employees* .................. 680 *seasonal employees are hired for periods ranging from two weeks to six months in length capital acquisition/ development accomplishments Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 06-07 cash revenue sources • Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Trinidad State Parks, critical park improvements in conjunction with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: $38 million over the next 10 years • Cheyenne Mountain State Park, ongoing development and construction, including a visitor center, more than 40 picnic sites and a 62-site campground: estimated $40 million total project cost, including land acquisition • St. Vrain State Park, ongoing construction development on eastern portion of the park, including utilities, campgrounds, and road work: estimated $31 million project cost, including land acquisition • Rifle Gap State Park, renovation projects in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: $8.5 million • Navajo State Park, construction and development of a floating dock marina with full utilities, a wave protection breakwater and fuel storage system: $1.5 million volunteer program* total volunteers ..........................7,016 total volunteer hours .......... 173,421 FTE equivalent .... 83 full-time employees *These figures are for the calendar year 2006 general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget CSP-SPD-1M-10-07 18.1% � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b202e55c2088c0314d3712e4feac4730.pdf 5db31682711aa34bfca0a8d7748ab0dc PDF Text Text Agency Information colorado state parks overview A ttracting over 11 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 44 state parks and statewide recreation programs are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks include a variety of landscapes to match the state’s geography, from urban playgrounds to back-country retreats, from mountain lakes to whitewater adventure. The Colorado State Parks Board is charged with determining State Parks policy, including maintaining and establishing parks, adopting and enforcing Division rules and regulations, educating the public about the availability of state park facilities and preserving the environment, water, vegetation and wildlife. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, with four members representing the West, North, South and Metro regions of Colorado, and a fifth “at-large” member. vision statement for Colorado State Parks Colorado State Parks offer exceptional settings for renewal of the human spirit. Residents and visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. Park employees and their partners work together to provide ongoing and outstanding customer service through recreational programs, amenities and services. �Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 07-08 what we look like number of parks 44* *Lone Mesa and Staunton State Parks are not currently open to the public. total visitation, FY 06-07 (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007) 11,833,500 total acres managed 224,381 ownership of lands managed by State Parks State Parks .................................. 22% Division of Wildlife and State Land Board .................. 37% Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management ........... 14% Local governments/other .......... 8% U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 12% Irrigation companies .................. 7% cabins, yurts and tipis 63 campsites 4,376 number of visitor/welcome centers 27 number of marinas Total: 14 12 concessions 2 state owned concessions operated within parks Total: 222 boating: 59 fishing: 53 photography: 12 climbing: 16 laundry: 12 marina: 12 backcountry trips, guides, outfitters: 13 scuba: 8 hot air ballooning: 7 equestrian: 4 other: 24 statewide recreation programs • State Trails Program – In 2007, over $4.0 million in grants were awarded through the State Trails Program. • Boat Safety – The Boat Safety Program promotes safe, enjoyable boating experiences and training. 494 participants attended boating safety and review sessions. • Commercial River Outfitter Licensing – The Commercial River Outfitting Licensing program registered 163 outfitters in fiscal year 07-08. • Vessel, Snowmobile and Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Registration – The Registration program registered more than 97,296 vessels, 33,337 snowmobiles, and 135,790 off-highway vehicles in FY 07-08. �budget information FY 07-08 $25,810,792 annual pass sales ......... $5,317,820 daily pass sales............. $4,326,912 camping permits and reservations ....... $5,148,710 OHV, snowmobile registrations, River Outfitter Licenses .................... $4,436,269* boat license registrations............... $2,554,133 concessions ................... $1,360,035 all other ......................... $2,666,913 *A portion of this revenue is allocated to the capital construction budget, rather than the operating budget. operating expenditures $38,560,841 general fund ................. $6,420,962 cash funds ....................$20,851,112 federal funds, grants and donations (including GOCO) ..... $11,288,767 capital construction and major repairs $22,320,000 CO Lottery .................. $11,807,000 GOCO ............................ $4,475,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $1,500,000 federal funds ................ $4,238,000 highway users tax fund... $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE ....................... 292 seasonal employees* .................. 735 *seasonal employees are hired for periods ranging from two weeks to six months in length volunteer program* total volunteers ........................... 6,077 total volunteer hours .......... 200,527 FTE equivalent .. 96.4 full-time employees *These figures are for the calendar year 2007. The total cost-savings relative to the volunteer hours = $3.9 million (based on the Independent Sector Rate of $19.51 per hour – which includes benefits. general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget capital acquisition/ development accomplishments Colorado State Parks - The Year in Review FY 07-08 cash revenue sources Staunton State Park: Initiated the master planning process for Staunton State Park and established a diverse, internal Planning Team to help guide the process. The Planning Team hired consultants with expertise in mountain park development, public involvement, sustainable design, and natural resource planning to lead the planning process. The Planning Team also established a Master Plan Advisory Committee comprised of local, regional, and statewide representatives to help inform park master planning decisions and supplement public open house meetings. St. Vrain State Park: Completed Phases I and II of construction at St. Vrain State Park. Developed a request to GOCO for next round of Legacy Grant funding to complete next phase of construction. Received approval on a Large Scale Project Grant in December 2007 to purchase water rights to maintain water levels and meet legal requirements for augmentation in 17 ponds; received matching funds from Lottery to construct pump stations and lateral pipelines to deliver water from the St. Vrain River to distribute throughout the park from Blue Heron Reservoir to all other ponds. Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Completed improvements to the Harmsen Ranch Cabin – making it suitable for overnight use. Improvements included renovation of the Sunroom with a new roof and interior upgrades, new water service to the western portion of the building, additional sidewalks, landscaping, and road and drainage improvements. The improvements were complete and the facility was open to the public for rental on July 11, 2008. Mueller State Park: Initiated development of a new camper registration building at Mueller State Park. The new facility will provide both walk-up and drivethrough camper registration services including area maps, information, the sale of bundled wood for campfires and restrooms. Cheyenne Mountain State Park: Construction of Cheyenne Mountain State Park continued through FY 07/08 with various phases of design, construction, project management and accounting, field work and reporting. The park was opened for day use and trail use, generating over $100,000 in revenue for FY 07/08. With the assistance of GOCO and the City of Colorado Springs, State Parks jointly purchased approximately 1,000 acres on top of Cheyenne Mountain. Elkhead Reservoir State Park: State Parks staff partnered with the Colorado River Water Conservation District and Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program to construct the first day-use sites at the reservoir. This included development of the main boat ramp, the parking lot and a ski beach day-use site. State Parks also initiated construction of three additional recreation sites at Elkhead Reservoir including a sixteen-unit primitive campground, a small swim beach (East Beach) and a small hand-launch boat ramp (North-East Access). CSP-SWP-1M-10-08 16.7% �colorado state parks www.parks.state.co.us operating budget $38,135,531 general fund ................. $6,977,493 cash funds ................... $30,131,310 federal funds, grants and donations............... $1,026,728 capital construction and major repairs $35,976,000 CO Lottery .................. $12,753,000 GOCO .......................... $12,445,000 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) fund ................ $3,031,000 federal funds ................ $7,447,000 highway users tax fund... $300,000 full-time employees (FTE) and seasonal employees appropriated FTE .................... 287.9 seasonal employees* .................. 735 50th Anniversary colorado state parks celebrates 50 years In FY 08-09 Colorado State Parks will mark its 50th Anniversary. We are proud that our remarkable park system has been providing visitors with memorable outdoor experiences for fifty years! The 44 gems that comprise Colorado State Parks contain some of the best recreational and educational areas in the state. Visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. As we celebrate our golden anniversary, we hope you’ll discover personal favorites among our diverse landscapes and outstanding recreational venues. There’s plenty to discover to keep visitors coming back for another fifty years. Ride the rapids, hit the trail, or cast your line – there’s no lmit to finding the perfect outlet to get back to nature, every season of the year. *estimate general fund as a percentage of appropriated operating budget 18.8%* *estimate contact information Colorado State Parks • Director: Dean Winstanley 1313 Sherman St., Room 618 • Denver, CO • 80203 303-866-3437 • www.parks.state.co.us FY08-09 Agency Information budget information FY 08-09 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colorado state parks agency information Description An account of the resource Attracting over 11 million visitors per year, Colorado’s 43 state parks and statewide recreation programs are a vital cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and quality of life, offering some of the highest quality outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado State Parks include a variety of landscapes to match the state’s geography, from urban playgrounds to back-country retreats, from mountain lakes to whitewater adventure. The Colorado State Parks Board is charged with determining State Parks policy, including maintaining and establishing parks, adopting and enforcing Division rules and regulations, educating the public about the availability of state park facilities and preserving the environment, water, vegetation and wildlife. The Board is comprised of five members appointed by the Governor, with four members representing the West, North, South and Metro regions of Colorado, and a fifth “at-large” member. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado State Parks Subject The topic of the resource Colorado State parks Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2006-2008 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4 pages https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/5c8174eff86d63a747f5b5ff1ca40991.pdf 65c7881581c87173cdc13048536b9cab PDF Text Text colorado state parks statewide fact sheet overview Public Demand for Parks: During these challenging times, Colorado’s 42 state parks continue to attract over 12 million visitors each year. Colorado’s state parks provide clean, accessible and affordable outdoor recreation for families and anyone wanting to explore nature. About half of Colorado’s residents visited a state park during the past two years, and nine out of 10 of all state park visitors are Coloradans. Tourism Destinations: Colorado’s state parks provide a perfect place for “staycations,” where each year more people choose affordable and close-to-home outdoor adventures. The state parks are ideally suited to respond to this getaway trend. Colorado’s state parks are a popular component of the state’s outdoor recreation economy and an integral part of the Colorado brand. Economic Benefit: Visitors to Colorado’s state parks help local communities too. Visitors reported spending $571 million during their visits to state parks. In smaller, rural communities, the state park down the road may bring customers to local businesses and generate income that would not otherwise occur. Resource Conservation: By reinforcing a “green ethic” and the importance of protecting our finite natural resources, Colorado’s state parks act as green buffers, helping to mitigate air pollution, noise and other environmental stressors. Health and Wellness: Colorado’s state parks benefit health and wellness. With increasing numbers of obese and sedentary Coloradans, getting people outdoors and active are important components of disease prevention and stress reduction. And, Colorado’s state parks give our kids a place to play and many ways to connect to nature and learn about our natural world. JAMES M. ROBB our enduring vision Colorado State Parks offer exceptional settings for renewal of the human spirit. Residents and visitors enjoy healthy, fun-filled interaction with the natural world, creating rich traditions with family and friends that promote stewardship of our natural resources. Park employees and their partners work together to provide ongoing and outstanding customer service through recreational programs, amenities and services. �colorado state parks statistics FY09-10 statistics and ratios Visitation FY09-10: 12,283,440 Visitor expenditures: $571 million statewide including $396 million spent by non-local visitors* *Non-local visitors drove at least 50 miles to reach the park. Total land & water acres managed: 224,447 Land: 177,920 Water: 46,527 Volunteers: 4,837*** Volunteer hours: 198,238*** Full-time employees: 289.5 Temporary employees:**742 ***Full-time employee equivalents: 95.3 **Temporary employees work six months or less. statewide recreation programs Recreational Trails Program • Assists partners with grants and expertise for trail planning, maintenance and construction. • Responsible for distributing over $2 million in federal and state grant funding. Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program • Promotes safe, responsible use of OHVs. • Registered over 128,962 OHVs in FY2010. • Awarded and administered over $3 million in grants for trail improvements, habitat improvement, education and law enforcement. Snowmobile Program • Administers grooming, marking and signing for snowmobile trails and facilities. • Snowmobile Safety Certification program for safe, responsible use of snowmobiles. • �Registered more than 33,200 snowmobiles, and provided over $918,000 in contracts and grants in FY2010. Colorado Natural Areas Program (CNAP) • Protects and preserves Colorado’s most significant natural features through voluntary agreements with land owners. • Conserved 229,000 acres in 112 registered or designated natural areas. Boating Program • Registers all motor and sail-operated boats in Colorado; 94,354 boats in FY2010. • Provides boating safety training and information. River Outfitter Licensing Program • Sets river guide qualifications, provides river safety training, licenses outfitters. • Licensed 182 river outfitters in 2010. FY 2010 revenues Interest Income $707,619 1% Colorado Lottery $11,294,157 19% Other Revenues* $846,324 1% General Fund $2,373,024 3% $61,449,098 Park Passes and Entry Fees $9,304,125 15% Permits and User Fees $7,364,829 12% Registration Fees $8,573,643 14% GOCO Grants $7,752,646 13% Federal and State Grants $11,475,279 19% Sale of Goods and Services $580,412 1% Concession Income $1,177,042 2% park inventory Number of Parks: 44* Recreational/water-based parks: 25 Resource-based parks: 16 River corridor parks: 3 *Includes Staunton and Lone Mesa State Parks, which are not yet open to the public Park Facilities: Cabins, yurts and tipis: 63 Campsites: 4,376 Visitor/welcome centers: 27 Marinas: 13 (11 concessionaire-owned, 2 state-owned) Ownership of Lands Managed by State Parks Colorado State Parks: 22% Colorado Division of Wildlife & Colorado State Land Board: 36% U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: 14% U.S. Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management: 3% Local governments/other: 8% U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: 11% Irrigation companies: 7% FY 2010 expenditures Improvements $5,366,855 9% Land, Water Acquisition $1,953,053 3% Capital Reserves (to cover ongoing construction) $4,892,508 8% Permanent Staff (FTE) $19,750,281 33% Grants/ Intergovernmental $5,518,981 9% Transfers to Other Agencies $1,950,742 3% Operating Expenses $14,392,513 24% *Penalties, DUI & DWI fines, insurance recoveries, private donations, court ordered awards to contact us: $60,151,962 Colorado State Parks • (303) 866-3437 • Director: Dean Winstanley 1313 Sherman St., Room 618 • Denver, CO • 80203 • www.parks.state.co.us December 2010 Purchased/Contract Services $1,226,878 2% Temporary Employees $5,100,150 9% � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colorado state parks statewide fact sheet Description An account of the resource <strong>Public Demand for Parks</strong>: During these challenging times, Colorado’s 42 state parks continue to attract over 12 million visitors each year. Colorado’s state parks provide clean, accessible and affordable outdoor recreation for families and anyone wanting to explore nature. About half of Colorado’s residents visited a state park during the past two years, and nine out of 10 of all state park visitors are Coloradans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado State Parks Subject The topic of the resource Colorado State parks Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2010-12 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/9ae666747f6f312317b9a5a83de57b08.pdf 2b64b3032e008cd9f71742dc84eb3d34 https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/082cd8bd2b8499690426d081d0d5e74f.pdf 71f46960067c3d46312e4e73644307cf PDF Text Text ���� https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b82c6d83ff23bd70c0ab3ee50b521293.pdf c8cdb20dd7dcf63f586f5e9d415ba5ca PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2014 Fact Sheet A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Motion and Momentum © DENNIS MCKINNEY © CPW © CPW Bob Broscheid, Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife © CPW Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a national leader in outdoor recreation and wildlife management. In 2013, we hosted millions of visitor days at 42 amazing state parks, including the brand new Staunton State Park which opened in May. In 2013, we put millions of hunters and anglers into the field across the state. We registered thousands of boats, snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles. We put tracking collars on sage-grouse chicks, researched black bear use of residential areas, followed radio-collared mountain lions on the Front Range, stocked millions of fish statewide, and managed the more than 900 species of wildlife everyone likes to see as part of this great state. We did it all as an enterprise agency that receives no annual funding from the state’s general tax fund. Colorado Parks and Wildlife enters 2014 with a feeling of pride for our past successes. We appreciate the support of Coloradans, the legislature, the outdoorsmen and the outdoorswomen, the adventurers, the visitors and the fans of our amazing natural resources. We say “thank you” to the people who supported the renewal of the Colorado Habitat Stamp in 2013. We extend our deepest appreciation for the thousands of volunteers who have given hundreds of thousands of hours to support our mission. We say “thanks” to everyone who bought a parks pass, a hunting license, a fishing license or registered their boat, snowmobile or OHV. We say “congratulations” to the thousands of people who completed a hunter education class, a boater safety class, learned to camp in the “Let’s Camp” program, or participated in one of the hundreds of outdoor recreation seminars offered last year. To those who didn’t, we say “come join us” and see all that makes Colorado amazing. We are optimistic, yet we are realistic. There are many things on the horizon in 2014 that will require continued support from those who care about what we do at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. We recently wrapped up our “Path Forward” merger report to the legislature and we already have our sites set on a new, more comprehensive strategic plan to guide our agency forward. We’ll keep working to assure that Colorado’s native species avoid expensive federal regulatory intervention. We’ll embark on the process of setting the big game hunting season structure for 2015-2019. We will work to make sure that recreation and wildlife are rightly considered as Colorado undertakes water strategy planning. We will work to implement the strategies of the 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). There is work to be done and Colorado Parks and Wildlife is in motion. Come join us. cpw.state.co.us �Colorado Parks & Wildlife Facts and Figures Visitation and Participation, FY 12-13 Percent of Colorado residents who visited State Parks Most popular activities when visiting a state park Total Hunting and Fishing License Sales Resident Non-Resident Hunting Licenses 361,387 106,032 Fishing Licenses 634,126 330,803 11,501,520 CPW Employees (FY 12-13) 1,506, 686 Volunteers (Calendar Year 2012) 46%¹ Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating Combination 74,338 – 1 Source: 2008 State Parks Market Assessment Study (Corona Research) Authorized FTE Temporary Employees © CPW State Park Visitation Employees and Volunteers Total volunteer hours Overall number of volunteers Average hours per volunteer Overall Value (based on 2012 Independent Sector average hourly rate) 909.5 1,077 337,235 6,511 52 $7,466,382 2013 Statewide Outdoor Recreation Activity Days2 2 Source: 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) 222,589,592 37,328,022 26,411,408 14,712,057 14,456,827 14,158,319 6,474,549 6,091,660 2,964,683 © MATT INDEN/MILES Trail recreation – Non-motorized: hiking, walking, biking Boating and water-based recreation – excluding fishing Fishing Motorized recreation Wildlife Viewing, including bird watching Camping – Tent camping (not backpacking) RV Camping (responses for “developed and RV camping”) Big Game Hunting Small Game/Upland Bird Hunting © CPW Activity Days (by Colorado Residents) Colorado Parks & Wildlife Revenue Sources Total Revenue $198,712,410 (FY 12-13) 40% License and other wildlife fees: $80,203,643 16% Federal and State Grants: $32,863,135 14% 22% Park Entrance, camping fees, reservations and registrations: $27,420,973 Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado: $43,964,394 5% Severance Tax and General Fund (no GF in FY 11-12 or FY 12-13): $7,814,588 3% Sales of goods, donations, interest and other revenues: $6,445,679 �Where the outdoors begins Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers fishing clinics for all ages. We’ve added archery ranges in Cheyenne Mountain and Barr Lake State Parks as well as new archery ranges in Basalt and Glenwood Springs. Our “Let’s Camp” program teaches urban families how to take the first steps to a lifetime of camping memories. Hunter education courses lead to mentored first hunts for hundreds of Coloradans each year. We can teach you to canoe, about the night sky full of stars, how the bear makes it through the winter and we can help your kids catch their first fish. But we warn you, once you really experience Colorado, you’ll be addicted. It’s a mile-highplus rush of WOW that is as close as your nearest state park or the local CPW office. We’re the healthiest, most active state in the nation. Come join us on an adventure and find out why. Acres 220,437 Ownership and Management Partnerships Colorado State Land Board Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Fee Title) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Local Governments Irrigation Companies U.S. Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management Other 36.2% 23.5% 11.5% 11.3% 8.0% 6.4% 2.6% 0.5% Conservation Easements in State Parks (Acres) 4,551 Wildlife Properties, 3rd Party Conservation Easements and Public Access Areas 345 State Wildlife Areas 76 State Habitat Areas 19 State Fish Hatcheries State Land Board Public Access State Land Board Total Surface Control (CPW) Acres 672,044 155,455 484,471 12,361 Ownership and Management Partnerships Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Fee Title) Leasehold Interests (excluding SLB leases) Conservation Easement 3rd Party Conservation Easement Public Access/ROW Easement Conservation Easements in Wildlife Areas (Held by 3rd parties; Funded by CPW) Walk-in Hunting Access Programs Small Game Walk-In Access (WIA) acres Big Game Walk-In Access (BGAP) acres Ranching for Wildlife 37% 18% 18% 18% 9% Acres 189,432 Acres 250 ,000 147,013 1,200,000 Some cuts will come to important programs. Funding for habitat acquisition programs is being reduced by $1 million. Seventeen positions in the agency have been eliminated including engineering, education, watchable wildlife, and research of species such as mule deer, native fish and boreal toads. While no one likes to tighten their belt when tough budget decisions have to be made, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff made the difficult decisions to recommend a package of reductions that will make sure that Colorado Parks and Wildlife can face a brighter future and continue the positive work that is laid before us. Partnering for habitat and recreation Did you know that much of the most important wildlife habitat in the state is on private land? In fact, about 95 percent of the critical winter range for mule deer is in private ownership. From pronghorn to prairie chicken and burrowing owls to badgers, there are many species that are almost fully dependent on private lands. With the continued support and cooperation of private landowners - from farmers and ranchers to energy companies - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is making positive strides to protect important habitat. © CPW 42 S� tate Parks 23 Recreational/Water-based Parks 16 Resource-based Parks 3 River Corridor Parks Financially sound into the future This year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will begin reducing agency expenditures by $9.9 million per year. That’s some tough cuts across the agency but they’re necessary cuts to make sure that the agency and its mission are protected for future generations. CPW Land and Water Acres Ownership and Management as of 7/1/2013 State Parks Properties © CPW Adventure seekers from across the globe flock to Colorado for its rugged mountains, majestic wildlife and amazing places but we aren’t just the dream destination for the hard core and extreme thrill seekers. We are the beginning of the experience for anyone looking to do more, see more, be more and feel more. Through the use of conservation easements purchased from and donated by willing private landowners, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has protected hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat. It has been done in a way that keeps traditional uses like farming and ranching on the land. Much more habitat has been protected by agriculture and landowner groups and by individual landowners who have enhanced habitat through their own efforts. Programs like the Walk-In Access Program and access easement opportunities make it possible for private landowners to find new revenue streams that can make a difference to a family’s bottom line. From a listing on the Colorado Birding Trail to participation in a wildlife viewing event, many private landowners are also learning the financial rewards that come with being part of the state’s $2.2 billion annual watchable wildlife industry. �The Habitat Stamp: Small stamp, big difference When the sky opened up and dropped record rainfall in northeastern Colorado in September, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff rushed to help. CPW swift water rescue teams deployed to the area and agency staff, with their boats, trucks and equipment converged to help with rescue efforts and to protect evacuated neighborhoods. While all of that occurred, our properties were not without their own challenges. St. Vrain State Park suffered significant damage and was closed throughout the fall and winter (expected to reopen spring 2014). Eldorado Canyon State Park - one of the world’s best known technical rock climbing areas - lost a main road, picnic areas and the park was shut down for weeks. Dozens of state wildlife area properties along the South Platte River were damaged and many were permanently changed as the power of nature pushed through the countryside. © CPW The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp continues to make a big difference. As a testament to that difference, in 2013, the Colorado legislature approved a renewal of the program through 2026. Conservation easements purchased through the program have protected more than 150,000 acres of important habitat so far in the state - keeping agricultural land in the hands of the private land stewards who know it best. In addition, the Habitat Stamp is responsible for opening up access to some great places to hunt and fish. Flood damages parks and properties: GOCO invests in Colorado © CPW Great Outdoors Colorado invests a portion of Colorado Lottery revenues in parks, trails, wildlife habitats, river corridors, playgrounds and open spaces in all 64 counties. Voters approved a constitutional amendment to create GOCO, which is managed by an independent board and uses no tax dollars. Half of GOCO funds, or more than $400 million to date, is dedicated to Colorado Parks and Wildlife projects. The list includes building and enhancing parks, trails and facilities; providing water for recreation, preserving natural areas, and protecting wildlife species; funding for Youth Corps crews, and support for environmental educational programs, volunteer programs and youth outreach. In 2013, CPW opened FY 12-13 Award Staunton State Park thanks Parks Purpose $11,553,600 to $10 million in GOCO Wildlife Purpose $18,847,618 investments in land acquisition and infrastructure Lottery (Parks) $13,563,176 development. CPW merger brings convenience © CPW Colorado Parks and Wildlife was created in 2011 when Colorado State Parks and the Colorado Division of Wildlife were merged through legislative action. Today, the merger means more convenience for the customers of the agency. Need a park pass or boat registration? Now you can do that at 18 more offices around the state. Need to get a hunting or fishing license? Now you can buy it at 42 state parks. And there are more conveniences to come in 2014 as a new agency website launches and new programs are offered at locations across Colorado. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 1313 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203 • (303) 866-3437 • cpw.state.co.us � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/8a8cdcf4fdbc7c0b09a71377a0d782cf.pdf 5c9a1ef0f39504ff29305d962728c1e3 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2015 Fact Sheet Colorado Parks and Wildlife charts a sustainable path Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) remains a leader in natural resource management and outdoor recreation. Funded primarily through user fees, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) grants, and federal and state grants, CPW strives to ensure efficient and effective use of financial and human resources. Through planning and by following Colorado's Lean Program, CPW evaluates programs and makes spending adjustments accordingly. In fiscal year 13-14, CPW invested a portion of its reserve funds to help rebuild habitat and infrastructure after unprecedented flooding. CPW also provided local grants for trails, improved wildlife habitat, successfully worked with the public to develop a 5-year Big Game Season Structure and collaborated with partners to provide outdoor experiences for youth and families, to name a small fraction of accomplishments. Wildlife and outdoor recreation represent an important part of Colorado’s economy and quality of life, accounting for an estimated $34.5 billion in total economic significance. Hunting, angling, wildlife viewing and state park visitation contributes roughly $6.1 billion in economic effects statewide. Through ongoing partnerships, strategic planning and wise resource investments, CPW is poised to continue providing quality wildlife management and outdoor recreation during the coming year. 5% Sale of goods, donations, interest and other revenues: 4% 41% 3% Severance tax and General fund¹: License sales and other wildlife fees: Reserve funds: $8,735,560 $80,248,080 $9,653,867 $4,963,054 15% Park entrance and camping fees, reservations and registrations: 16% $28,370,985 Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado: 16% $31,596,886 Federal and state grants: $30,672,308 Total Revenue (FY 13-14) $194,240,740 ¹CPW received $471,773 from GF in FY13-14 (0.2% of total revenue) Total Expenditures (FY 13-14) $194,240,740 9% Capital improvements/ equipment: $17,873,872 30% 1% Operating expenses: Land and water acquistion: © CPW/VERDON TOMAJKO $56,860,112 $2,659,424 6% 8% 46% Grants to others: Payments to other agencies: Personal services: $13,429,600 $14,820,921 $88,596,811 cpw.state.co.us �Colorado Parks & Wildlife Facts and Figures Economic Significance of Outdoor Recreation Total Economic Effect² All outdoor recreation activities³ $34,505,000,000 Highlighted activities Fishing⁴ $1,916,000,000 Hunting⁴ $919,000,000 State park recreation⁵ $1,032,000,000 Wildlife watching⁴ $2,280,000,000 CPW Land and Water Acres Ownership and Management as of 7/1/2014 Jobs 313,000 State Parks Properties Acres 43 �state parks⁸ 16,413 10,882 220,385 Ownership⁹ % of Total Acres Colorado Parks and Wildlife (Fee Title) Non-fee title TBD 19,541 22% 78% ⁸This includes Lone Mesa State Park that is currently open only for limited hunting access. ² This includes estimates of all direct, indirect and induced contributions. ³ This includes a broad set of outdoor recreational activities performed on state, federal, county, local and other lands. ⁴ Source: Economic contributions of Outdoor Recreation in Colorado, 2014, Southwick Associates and CPW. ⁵ �Estimated with visitor expenditure data taken from the 2009 State Parks Market Assessment Study (Corona Research) and a conservative industry economic multiplier. Jobs supported by state parks has not yet been calculated. ⁹CPW owns about 22% of the total acres. All other land and water managed under agreements with different government and private organizations. Conservation Easements in State Parks © CPW 4,551 (Held by CPW) Award Parks purpose: Wildlife purpose: Lottery (parks): $13,300,476 $5,285,059 $13,011,351 © CPW/KEN PAPALEO FY 13-14 Wildlife Properties, Third-Party Conservation Easements and Public Access Areas 346 State wildlife areas 79 State habitat areas 19 State fish hatcheries Conservation Easements in Wildlife Areas 222,589,592 �Boating and water-based recreation excluding fishing 37,328,022 Fishing 26,411,408 Motorized recreation 14,712,057 Wildlife viewing, including bird watching 14,456,827 �Tent camping (not backpacking) 14,158,319 State Land Board public access State Land Board total surface control (CPW) Ownership or Management Details 6,474,549 Walk-in Hunting Access Programs 6,091,660 Small game/upland bird hunting 2,964,683 Small Game Walk-In Access (WIA) Big Game Walk-In Access (BGAP) Ranching for Wildlife Total Hunting and Fishing License Sales Hunting Licenses Fishing Licenses Resident 369,353 668,647 Non-resident 107,273 339,598 ⁷ Source: 2009 State Parks Market Assessment Study (Corona Research) © CPW/KEN PAPALEO % of Total Acres 45% 22% 22% 10% 1% Acres 247,000 147,090 1,200,000 © CPW/THOMAS KIMMEL Visitation and Participation, FY 13-14 State Park Visitation Percent of Colorado residents who visited state parks Most popular activities when visiting a state park 485,227 12,945 Colorado Parks and Wildlife (fee title) Perpetual conservation easement Third-party conservation easement Leasehold interests (excluding SLB leases) Perpetual public access/ROW easement Big game hunting © CPW/KEN PAPALEO 194,875 State Land Board Access �RV Camping (and “developed camping”) ⁶ Source: 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Acres (Held by third parties; funded by CPW) 2014 Statewide Outdoor Recreation Activity Days⁶ Activity Days (by Colorado Residents) �Trail recreation- non-motorized: hiking, walking, biking Acres 678,949 162,306 11,948,406 46%⁷ Hiking, fishing, camping, boating 1,562,071 Combination 77,200 – Employees and Volunteers CPW Employees (FY 13-14) Authorized Permanent Employees Temporary employees 886.5 1,632 Volunteers (Calendar Year 2013) Total volunteer hours 298,150 Overall number of volunteers 6,524 Average hours per volunteer 46 Overall value $6,600,000 (based on 2013 Independent Sector average hourly rate) © CPW/THOMAS KIMMEL COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 1313 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203 • (303) 866-3437 • cpw.state.co.us � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/6a0a5952467ae38e213ad0eb95c37cd1.pdf e52b1b99b4764a33a5a19fa0f9b8d6b9 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2016 Fact Sheet World class recreation and resource management Economic significance of the outdoors Accounting for an estimated $34.5 billion annually in total economic impact, wildlife and outdoor recreation represent important parts of Colorado’s heritage, quality of life and economy. Angling, hunting, state park visitation and wildlife viewing contribute roughly $6.1 billion annually in economic effects statewide. Fishing and hunting have a total combined economic effect in Colorado of more than $2.8 billion. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is playing a pivotal roll in the Governor's Colorado the Beautiful initiative. © CPW/WAYNE D. LEWIS Parks offer much more than terrific views Colorado’s 42 state parks protect habitat, provide recreation and many offer hunting and fishing opportunities. Park rangers, volunteers and partners provide classes on safe boating practices, beginning hunting and fishing clinics and wildflower identification to name a few examples. This past year, active duty military and veterans could enter any Colorado state park in August for free. Over 6,600 people took advantage of this exciting opportunity. CPW manages the largest elk herd in North America, with an estimated population of 264,000 animals. This elk herd provides hunters with healthy locally sourced food. Additionally people from around the world enjoy watching elk in their natural habitat. CPW also stocks more than 90 million fish throughout the state from 19 state fish hatcheries and rearing units. Coloradans have fishing access to over 2,000 natural lakes, 800 reservoirs and 9,500 miles of streams. © CPW/WAYNE D. LEWIS Conservation benefits wildlife and habitat Through ongoing partnerships with other conservation groups and working farms and ranches, strategic planning and wise resource investments, CPW continues to provide quality wildlife management and outdoor recreation. © CPW/VICK SHENDEL CPW manages over 350 State Wildlife Areas and protects over 900 wildlife species in Colorado. In 2015, CPW protected 31,955 acres of sage-grouse habitat, cooperated on black-footed ferret reintroductions, stocked native fish and managed distribution of native fish across the state. Outdoor recreation, a native priority The top reasons Coloradans choose to live here are the state’s clean environment, access to public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities and residents’ ability to maintain a healthy outdoor lifestyle. Over 80 percent of Coloradans participate in trail-related activities, making these the most popular forms of outdoor recreation. Economic Significance of Outdoor Recreation SHOWN IN BILLIONS OF DOLLARS $ 2.2 1.9 $ WILDLIFE 1 WATCHING $ FISHING 1 1.0 .91 $ STATE PARK 2 RECREATION HUNTING 1 ¹ �Source: Economic contributions of Outdoor Recreation in Colorado, 2014, Southwick Associates and CPW. ² �Estimated with visitor expenditure data taken from the 2009 State Parks Market Assessment Study (Corona Research) and a conservative industry economic multiplier. 2014 Statewide Outdoor Recreation Activity Days³ SHOWN IN MILLIONS OF DAYS 222 37.3 Trail recreationnon-motorized: hiking, walking, biking Boating and waterbased recreation excluding fishing 26.4 14.7 Fishing Motorized recreation 14.4 14.1 Wildlife viewing, including bird watching Tent camping (not backpacking) ³ �Source: 2014 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) cpw.state.co.us �Colorado Parks & Wildlife At-A-Glance F U N DI NG SOU RC E S : $213.9 * USE OF F U N DS : $213.9 * 43% $91.8 • Personnel Services 50% $107.4 • Licenses, Passes, Fees and Permits 25% $53.5 • Operating 18% $38.5 • Federal, State Grants and Loans 12% $26.0 • C� apital Equipment/Improvements 17% $36.7 • L� ottery and Great Outdoors Colorado 7% $15.7 • �Grants to Others 7% $13.7 • S� ales, Donations, Interest and Other 6% $13.4 • P� ayments to Other Agencies 4% $8.8 • Registrations 4% $8.2 • R� eserve Fund Increase 4% $8.8 • General Fund and Severance Tax 3% $5.3 • Land and Water Acquisitions *All figures shown in millions GOCO and Lottery FY14-15 Award Visitation and Participation, FY14-15 State Park Visitation: 12,464,445 Total Hunting and Fishing Licenses Sales: 1,623,522 HUNTING LICENSES FISHING LICENSES COMBINATION Resident 382,320 686,973 80,242 Non-Resident 107,898 366,089 - CPW Vision Statement Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a national leader in wildlife management, conservation, and sustainable outdoor recreation for current and future generations. Employees and Volunteers Authorized Permanent Employees - 886 Temporary Employees - 1,696 Volunteers: 6,084 Volunteer Hours: 307,080 Volunteer Dollar Equivalent: $7.1 million FTE Equivalent: 148 Schools in the Outdoors CPW connects our youngest citizens to the places they live by connecting students and teachers to outdoor learning resources. We are committed to extending learning beyond the classroom through: • �Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments Program (SOLE) • �Outdoor Understanding for Teachers (OUT), Teaching Environmental Science Naturally (TEN) and other teacher professional development opportunities • �National Archery in the Schools Program • �Field trips to Colorado state parks and state fish hatcheries For more information on CPW financial sustainability please visit cpw.state.co.us/financialsustainability © CPW Working Together Connecting all Coloradans to the outdoors requires a network of committed volunteers and partner organizations working together. Without our 6,000 volunteers, hundreds of partner organizations and friends groups working alongside agency staff, our education and outreach programs would only be able to accomplish a fraction of what we do every day. We engage our partners and volunteers by: • �Hosting the annual Partners in the Outdoors conference • �Providing hundreds of opportunities for volunteer projects • �Training volunteers to represent CPW as certified instructors • �Inviting volunteers to represent CPW at community events and in state parks Parks Purpose - $17,810,153 Wildlife Purpose - $11,800,000 Lottery - $12,800,000 COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 1313 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203 • (303) 866-3437 • cpw.state.co.us CPW-2016-1/29/16 � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/7e66a61c42a4fb90f94d0e8609ec81c3.pdf e504706fa363933a745a53471ce1536d PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2017 Fact Sheet A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” — Warren Buffett. Sportsmen and women provide 80 percent of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) funding for wildlife through hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. As Warren Buffett might say, the price of buying a hunting or fishing license corresponds to the value received. CPW finds it increasingly difficult to provide the value sportsmen expect for the prices being paid. The last price increase for resident licenses was in 2005. Since that increase, the costs of doing business have climbed while revenues from resident licenses have remained unchanged. We cut $40 million from the wildlife budget and defunded 50 positions in order to keep our costs down. Without increased revenue, CPW will have to continue scaling back wildlife management and conservation in Colorado, impacting wildlife and the quality of outdoor recreation. That’s why in 2016, CPW held 18 public meetings across the state asking for input on the price of resident hunting and fishing licenses. More than 85 percent of meeting attendees voiced support for a resident license fee increase. Future conversations between CPW and sportsmen and women will focus on how to best fulfill CPW’s mission to perpetuate the state’s wildlife resources. By state and federal law, funding sources for wildlife are kept completely separate from parks funding. The cost of doing business in state parks is also rising. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is authorized to adjust park pass and camping fee prices but that authority is constrained by a statute that limits the amount of total revenue parks fees can generate. An increase in the sales of parks passes caused revenues to meet that cap. As a result, even though state parks are facing rising costs and increasing pressure to accommodate more visitors, the Commission cannot raise fees to cover these costs. Commission authority to set park fees is set through the legislative process. CPW is communicating with our partners about the situation and discussing opportunities for the future. Preserving the Commission’s authority to set fees puts CPW in a better position if we need to bring in more revenue to meet demand and keep pace with the rate of inflation. Bob D. Broscheid, Director Colorado Parks and Wildlife Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area Roxborough State Park Bull elk cpw.state.co.us PHOTOS BY © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Let’s keep working together to overcome financial challenges and conserve Colorado’s beautiful places and wildlife. �CPW Adopts New Principles on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation These principles provide an opportunity to unite Coloradans on the importance of our natural resources, and our responsibility to one another in promoting and protecting them. Colorado became the first state to adopt the principles at the November meeting of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. 5. 6. We believe the uniquely American public-land heritage is a privilege and a birthright, and Colorado’s abundant open space and outdoor recreation opportunities contribute to our quality of life and economic vitality. Combined with the North American Model of Wildlife Management and private-land conservation, Coloradans and our visitors enjoy spectacular landscapes in which to work, play and live. 2. 3. 4. Outdoor recreation and conservation require that a diversity of lands and waters be publicly owned, available for public access and cared for properly. Within Colorado’s diversity of land and waters, private land provides a balance of conservation and access for outdoor recreation and conservation of landscapes. Both recreation and conservation are needed to sustain Colorado’s quality of life. Both are beneficial to local economic well-being, for personal health and for sustaining Colorado’s natural resources All recreation has impact. Coloradans have an obligation to minimize these impacts across the places they recreate and the larger landscape through ethical outdoor behavior. Parks have implemented numerous cost-saving measures to stretch existing budgets, such as installing energy efficient lighting and compacting trash to reduce waste disposal costs. © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW 1. 7. Proactive management solutions, combined with public education, is necessary to care for land, water and wildlife, and to provide the protections needed to maintain quality recreation opportunities. Physical, biological and social science must inform the management of outdoor recreation. Stable, long-term, and diverse funding sources are essential to protect the environment and support outdoor recreation. Did you know? The CPW outdoor recreation annual impact in Colorado is $6.1 billion. $1 Billion $919 Million Hunting and wildlife viewing are the only recreational activities that benefit every county in the state — urban and rural. Legislative Bill Introduced In order to sustain Colorado state parks and wildlife opportunities, the legislature is considering a bill that would allow the Parks and Wildlife Commission the limited authority to address current financial challenges. Funding is needed to: • • • • • Repair high-priority dams to ensure public safety and maintain recreational opportunities. Address public access for hunting and fishing in Colorado. Increase efforts to improve wildlife habitat. Renovate hatcheries in order to continue stocking reservoirs and streams. Continue inspection programs to keep Aquatic Nuisance Species out of Colorado’s waters. • • Maintain and improve park facilities including trails, campgrounds and visitor centers. Improve outdoor recreation educational opportunities and programs to get more Coloradans outside. Colorado Parks and Wildlife relies on user fees, NOT general tax dollars. However, the fees have not kept pace with operational costs and inflation. • • • • Resident hunting and fishing license fees have not increased since 2005. Park entrance fees have not increased since 2010. Since 2009, CPW has cut or defunded 50 positions and reduced $40 million from its wildlife budget. CPW is facing a forecasted wildlife budget shortfall of $14 million annually just to maintain current operation. © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW $1.9 Billion Hunters State Park Visitors © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW © KEN PAPALEO $2.3 Billion Anglers © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Wildlife Viewers �Colorado Parks and Wildlife At-A-Glance Colorado Parks and Wildlife relies on user fees, not general tax dollars, to pay for wildlife management and state parks. However, those fees are not keeping pace with rising operational costs and inflation. CPW’s financial sustainability has reached its limit. Outdoor recreation is vital to Colorado’s economy. Hunting contributes $919 million in total economic impact to Colorado, fishing contributes $1.9 billion and wildlife viewing adds an additional $2.3 billion. Colorado state parks contribute $1 billion to Colorado’s economy, attracting more than 12 million visitors each year. Funding Sources: $212.40* Use of Funds: $212.40* 43% $92.0 - Personal Services 54% $114.0 - Licenses, Passes, Fees and Permits 19% $39.6 - Lottery and Great Outdoors Colorado 26% $54.6 - Operating 15% $30.8 - Federal and State Grants/Loans 11% $23.8 - Capital Equipment/ Improvements 5% $9.7 - Sales, Donations, Interest and Other 6% $12.9 - Payments to Other Agencies 4% $9.3 - Registrations 6% 4% 5% $11.2 - Reserve Fund Increase $9.0 - General Fund and Severance Tax *All figures shown in millions. 2% Visitation and Participation, FY15-16 $12.6 - Grants to Others $5.3 - Land and Water Acquisitions Total Hunting and Fishing Licenses Sales Cheyenne Mountain State Park 1,715,057 State Park Visitation 13,615,312 Colorado Parks and Wildife relies on its permanent and temporary staff, as well as skilled volunteers, to execute its mission. Authorized Permanent Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 886 Temporary Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,708 Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,842 Volunteer Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298,884 Volunteer Dollar Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,041,707 FTE Equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 GOCO and Lottery FY15-16 Awards Since 1992, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has awarded more than $400 million from its share of Colorado Lottery proceeds to Colorado Parks and Wildlife projects and programs. GOCO to Parks Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . $19,011,044 GOCO to Wildlife Purpose. . . . . . . . . $11,800,000 Lottery to State Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,400,000 Fishing Licenses 686,973 394,888 © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Hunting Licenses Resident 377,952 Nonresident 109,712 Combination (Small Game/Fishing) 83,590 — Steamboat Lake State Park © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Employees and Volunteers © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Colorado state parks are visited by almost half of Coloradans, making more than 12 million visits to our state parks each year and contributing $1 billion to the state economy. Colorado’s population is projected to grow by more than 2 million people in the next 25 years, putting more pressure on our parks and other natural areas. Here too there must be a balancing of recreational interests with conservation of natural resources. Sportsmen and women provide 80 percent of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s funding for wildlife through hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. �Throughout 2016, the team has worked with landowners on 20 pending projects, totaling 4,412 acres as well as 2,600 linear feet of water channels. This work has offered significant technical assistance on 32 other habitat projects totaling 18,584 acres. New State Trails Plan Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host its first-ever Outdoor Adventure Expo​ Sept. 23-24 at Cherry Creek State Park. This free event invites participants for a taste of the many outdoor recreation possibilities at CPW’s 41 state parks and other properties. From biking to boating, clay pigeons to climbing, the Outdoor Adventure Expo will provide a little something for everyone. Trail use, both motorized and nonmotorized, is the No. 1 recreational activity in Colorado. Each year, Coloradans access trails more than 250 million times.Trails are also Colorado’s top outdoor recreational “gateway” activity. Over the past decade, CPW’s Trails Program distributed more than $54 million for trail grants, capital improvements that benefit trail use and winter trail grooming operations. These funds created job opportunities, especially through the Youth Corp organizations, which received about $1.6 million to build and maintain trails. Strategic Goals: 1. Provide statewide leadership for trail recreation in Colorado. 2. Facilitate trail development and management across Colorado. 3. Serve as the advocate for trails. 4. Emphasize responsible stewardship for all phases of trail development and use. 5. Advance ethical use and cooperation among trail recreationists. 6. Seek financial sustainability for the Trails Program. Discover archery at the Outdoor Adventure Expo. © KEN PAPALEO © WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW Water channels have been enhanced by the Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program. Outdoor Adventure Expo RECREATION The Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program is a partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCoR), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Projects enhanced 2,517 acres and 963 linear feet of instream channels statewide utilizing $377,792 in federal Farm Bill funds and $97,500 in partner funding. OUTREACH CONSERVATION Partnering for Conservation Conservation is at the heart of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mission. And no other scientific principle is more responsible for creating Colorado’s enormous abundance of fish, wildlife and its world-class outdoor recreation. Yet, in spite of its importance to our state, conservation — in the context of wildlife and outdoor recreation management — is a concept that’s often overlooked and misunderstood. Established in 1897, CPW has a rich history of managing Colorado’s wildlife and recreational resources through conservation science. In fact, CPW’s own mission statement embodies the primary themes of conservation: “The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources.” The new program is a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the State Library and local public libraries across Colorado designed to encourage learning at a state park and provide a new unique service offered by the libraries. There are currently 574 backpacks with a free parks pass that are available for check out from 287 libraries statewide. In 2017, Colorado state colleges and university libraries will be included in the program. In a Dec. 2016 library survey, 53 library districts reported 2,671 checkouts in 2016 and there were 454 current holds at the time of the survey for those waiting to check out the program. EDUCATION Check Out Colorado State Parks OUTREACH Whether you’re a hunter, angler, hiker, kayaker or just someone who enjoys Colorado’s wildlife and wild places, here are just a few of the things that Colorado Parks and Wildife is doing to further its mission: Schools and Outdoor Learning Environments (SOLE) The SOLE program started in 2013 as a pilot program through Colorado Parks and Wildlife by funding from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)​with one simple mission — ­ connect kids to the outdoors. The program is designed to increase interest and participation in the outdoors. We connect Colorado 4th-grade students and their families to local environmental education programs and outdoor locations. SOLE Last Year 2015-16 • 24 participating schools 12 Den- SOLE 2016-17 • 34 participating schools 16 Den- • • • • • • ver area and 12 non-Denver area Colorado schools 1,707 students in program, 69 4th-grade classrooms participated 67 Field Trips 24 Family Nature Nights 36 Partner Organizations Art Contest: There were three Grand Prize Winners, sponsored by Cabela’s in Thornton, Lone Tree and Grand Junction • • • • ver area and 18 non-Denver area Colorado schools 2,327 students in program, 69 4th-grade classrooms participated 97 Field Trips 32 Family Nature Nights 65 Partner Organizations Art Contest: Deadline is Apr. 7, 2017 COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/78cd055e92dec7062c86ca09f3a6ce18.pdf 528926872126ecb6ebf89d28153e9265 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2018 Fact Sheet A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS Fishing in Sylvan Lake State Park MIKE DELLIVENERI/CPW Colorado’s Heartbeat VIC SCHENDEL/CPW American white pelican MIKE DELLIVENERI/CPW Hunting has a $919 million impact to Colorado’s economy. cpw.state.co.us For more than a century, conservation work has been the primary mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Nationwide, wildlife agencies were created to ensure the prosperity of both game and nongame species. CPW employees are dedicated professionals who work passionately for Colorado’ resources every day. And the agency is fortunate to be supported by dedicated sportsmen and sportswomen who cherish Colorado’s parks and wildlife. Colorado’s natural beauty, land, water and wildlife are the top priorities for the agency. We take our responsibility to operate our 41 state parks — each of which protects valuable landscapes — and to ethically manage wildlife in public trust very seriously. The work of CPW staff is done with dedication and an unwavering sense of duty. Conserving our parks, landscapes, waters and wildlife is a calling for CPW employees. These resources provide a sense of place and purpose for all Coloradans. Not only do we gaze at these natural wonders with awe, we also feel their comforting and healing beauty deep in our soul. When the sun rises on a meadow and the mist lifts, you can hear nature’s song — Colorado’s heartbeat. Our mission underscores the importance of caring for our land, water and wildlife. These natural resources are what makes Colorado special. Not only do these resources perpetuate the intrinsic values of our state’s citizens, they also support a robust economy and our vibrant lifestyle. Assuring the sustainability of our natural resources and the variety of recreation opportunities they provide is vital to Colorado’s future. Hunters and anglers play a major role in sustaining Colorado’s natural resources through their willingness to pay for conservation through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses. The health and well-being of our land, water and wildlife could not be accomplished in Colorado without the support and investment made by these individuals. Through the support of hunters, anglers, park users and all Coloradans, CPW is working on long-term sustainability for our resources. We cannot predict the future, but are planning for it. Colorado faces a growing number of challenges as we see unprecedented population growth, urban sprawl, habitat loss, continued debates over water use and a growing segment of citizens who are not connected to nature and its care. It is now more important than ever to work together to chart our course in achieving a shared vision and investment in Colorado. We need to rise above our differences to meet the demands of the people and the needs of wildlife. It is on each of us to work on largescale conservation, and to invest in the resources that sustain us. We want to emerge from the challenges stronger and equipped with better strategies to maintain and improve Colorado’s outdoor future. You have entrusted CPW with a very important mission. As the outdoor recreation industry continues to become one of the nation’s largest economic sectors, we must focus on the intersection of conservation and outdoor recreation. We must protect our public lands and ensure the health of our wildlife resources. Despite the challenges we face, CPW remains a leader in outdoor recreation and wildlife management, and we owe a lot of that success to you. Bob D. Broscheid Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife �Colorado Parks and Wildlife Funding At-A-Glance Colorado Outdoor Partnership SOURCE OF FUNDS $218.7 TOTAL FUNDING $121.50 LICENSES, PASSES, FEES & PERMITS $32.40 FEDERAL, STATE GRANTS & LOANS $38.60 LOTTERY & GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO $11.80 SALES, DONATIONS, INTEREST & OTHER $9.50 REGISTRATIONS $4.90 GENERAL FUND & SEVERANCE TAX 100% 56% The Colorado Outdoor Partnership (CO-OP) is a collaborative of leaders across the state of Colorado that are innovating together to ensure our private and public lands remain viable to support our diverse wildlife, outdoor recreation, agricultural heritage and economic well-being. 15% 18% THE CO-OP HAS COMMITTED TO: 5% • Promoting the importance and stewardship of public and private lands and waters to support sustainable habitat conservation and responsible outdoor recreation. 4% • Supporting, improving and strengthening public and 2% private funding to conserve these resources. THE VISION STATEMENT OF THE CO-OP: USE OF FUNDS $218.7 TOTAL BUDGET $92.40 PERSONAL SERVICES $55.10 OPERATING $19.00 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT/ IMPROVEMENTS $16.10 GRANTS TO OTHERS In 2050, Colorado’s people and economy thrive because of our healthy lands, water, wildlife, working farms and ranches, and improved hunting, angling and outdoor recreation opportunities for all. 100% 42% 25% 9% CPW Launches Integrated Parks & Wildlife Purchasing System 7% $13.30 PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES $17.10 RESERVE FUND INCREASE 4% $5.70 LAND & WATER ACQUISITIONS 3% 6% The new purchasing system sells all CPW products, including licenses, park passes and state park camping reservations. ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW SYSTEM: • Each customer has a personalized account • More purchasing options for customers in ALL $ FIGURES SHOWN IN MILLIONS • • • • • MIKE DELLIVENERI/CPW Waterton Canyon • • • • one central location Keep your contact and payment information current Receive receipts, confirmations and special alerts View your purchase history Change/adjust camping reservations Check your preference points, applications and draw results Update your license applications up until the application deadline Limited Licences applications are now paperless License payments are due when a customer draws rather than upfront 24/7 customer service assistance �DNR Dashboard — A Guide to Success The dashboard provides a summary of how we are doing across key prioritiy areas that helps fulfill the Governor’s vision for a truly Health Colorado. Colorado offers numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation and serves a growing and diverse population of people with varied demands for recreational activities. Outdoor recreation at state parks, as well as hunting and fishing opportunities, contribute a combined estimated $6.1 billion to Colorado’s economy. As increasing numbers of tourists and Coloradans take advantage of the state’s outdoor resources, care must be taken to maintain the beauty and accessibility of state parks and the activities therein. GOAL : Increase state park visits. In June 2017, Colorado Parks and Wildlife counted 14.8 million vehicle visits to Colorado’s state parks over the previous 12 months. This was a nearly 10% increase over the prior fiscal year. Based on the last five years, CPW expects 12.8 million state park visitors in FY 2017–18. GOAL: Maintain the number of hunting and fishing participants due to a variety of favorable outside factors including weather and healthy herd numbers. CPW experienced increased participation in 2016 and 2017. Since 1992, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has awarded more than $​550​million from its share of Colorado Lottery proceeds. $15,250,585 GOCO TO PARKS PURPOSE $15,250,585 GOCO TO WILDLIFE PURPOSE $13,347,498 OUTCOME MEASURE OUTCOME BASELINE (JUNE 2015) ACTUAL (JUNE 2016) ACTUAL (JUNE 2017) OUTCOME TARGET TARGET DATE State park visits 12,272,000 13,515490 14,823,913 12,856,071 2017 Hunting & fishing participants 960,000 1,066,536 1,100,609 960,000 2017 By developing new and maintaining existing trails for the public while conserving wildlife habitat through restoration and improvement projects, Colorado is engaging the next generation of land stewards and protecting the abundant natural resources that make this state so special. Enhancing land stewardship efforts across Colorado ensures the sustainability of millions of acres of land for the enjoyment of generations to come. Active land management including agricultural leases, mineral development and leasing lands for recreational activities supports Colorado’s commitment to land stewardship. ​ OCO and G Lottery FY16 –17 LOTTERY TO STATE PARKS (10% DIRECT DISTRIBUTION) Volunteer FY 16-17 Numbers Volunteers play an important role for CPW. They help us get the job done and are a vital part of the CPW family. ​304,460 VOLUNTEER HOURS OUTCOME BASELINE (JUNE 2016) ACTUAL (JUNE 2016) ACTUAL (JUNE 2017) OUTCOME TARGET TARGET DATE 6,174 Funding for the trails $7.8 MILLION $7.8 MILLION $7.8 MILLION $7.8 MILLION 2018 Number of acres of wetlands restored, maintained or enhanced per year $7,3​49,664.40 2,583 2,583 3,828 6,650 2018 Number of acres of prairie grassland habitat restored, maintained or enhanced per year 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 2018 Stream miles occupied by native greenback cutthroat trout 2 2 10 17 2018 OUTCOME MEASURE TOTAL VOLUNTEERS​ VOLUNTEER VALUE 14​5.8​ FTE EQUIVALENT DUSTIN DOSKOCIL/CPW Roxborough State Park �Bull elk Colorado’s Archery in the Schools Program it is estimated that at least 35,000 kids are shooting archery in school thanks to CPW staff. Each region helped fund archery equipment grants to schools above and beyond what the statewide archery budget would allow for. Also, we were fortunate to have NASP contribute $12,000 in equipment credits towards our Colorado schools this year (compared to $7,000 the previous year). Colorado Outdoors Online Since 1938, Colorado Outdoors magazine has promoted wildlife-related recreation and championed the tireless work and dedication of CPW staff. Launched in 2013, Colorado Outdoors Online, the magazine’s companion blog, engages a variety of outdoor recreationists from hunters and anglers to bikers and wildlife watchers in dialogue around the importance of maintaining state lands and facilities and managing wildlife. With nearly 200,000 visitors per year, the blog serves as the ideal platform for highlighting partner and volunteer efforts, sharing conservation work and providing how-to articles to inspire generations of Coloradans to get outside. Through story-telling, the blog showcases the often unseen efforts of the agency. Visit coloradooutdoorsmag.com to read the hundreds of stories. CPW WEB TRAFFIC DEVICE CATEGORY SESSIONS % NEW SESSIONS NEW USERS MOBILE 3,969,396 48.23% 1,914,261 DESKTOP 3.963,835 45.55% 1,805,442 TABLET 745,250 46.59% 347,197 TOTAL 8,678,481 46.86% 4,066,900 The demand for this program continues to grow and CPW region and statewide staff are always willing to step up and help train teachers to teach archery at their schools. Each of the 295 schools are teaching about 120 kids archery each year, Here’s how the program has expanded this school year as compared to the year before: CATEGORY 2016–17# 2017–18# % INCREASE IN ONE YEAR Equitment grant funds awarded (Including nasp* funds) $27,000 $42,800 59% Maintenance grants funded 12 23 92% New program grants funded 9 17 89% Colorado schools in program (Required reporting nationally implemented in spring 2017) 189 295 56% Basic archery instructor classes 4 7 75% Basic archery instructor refresher classes 1 1 NO CHANGE Basic archery instructor (teachers) trained 61 126 106% State tournament participants 287 369 29% COTREX (Colorado Trail Explorer) WE’RE MAPPING COLORADO’S TRAILS The Colorado the Beautiful vision, launched by Governor Hickenlooper in 2015, laid out plans to ensure that within a generation, every Coloradan will live within 10 minutes of a park, trail or vibrant green space. CPW is leading this effort and aims to map every trail in the state as part of its mission to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreational opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. The Colorado Trail System (CTS) through COTREX, the online program promotes and enhances the Colorado the Beautiful mission through a world-class system of recreational trails in Colorado. CTS is designed to enhance the outdoor recreationists’ experience by providing: • A comprehensive and up-to-date map of trails in Colorado; • Increased opportunities for discovering new trails; • Efficiencies for planning an outing and finding access to trailheads; • Better tools for exploring Colorado’s outstanding network of recreational trails. The Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) is powered by the CTS mapping project by serving as the connection between people, trails and technology. Shrub jay MIKE DELLIVENERI/CPW VIC SCHENDEL/CPW It was a year of significant growth for CPW’s National Archery in the Schools Program across the state. � https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/66216d67279df984801a7a6bdfaabbb6.pdf d90daac3b5868384c013cbf778251c10 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E 2019 Fact Sheet A REVIEW OF STATEWIDE CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS Pheasant hunting in Eastern Colorado cpw.state.co.us VIC SCHENDEL/CPW Bull moose in State Forest State Park MIKE DELLIVENERI/CPW Fishing in the Arkansas River DUSTIN DOSKOSIL/CPW Conservation at our Core All of us at Colorado Parks and Wildlife are very grateful for the support of our hunters, anglers, parks visitors and so many other Coloradans that understand, appreciate and participate in the conservation work that is at the core of CPW. It shows in the purchases of hunting and fishing licenses and parks passes, as well as in the over 6,000 volunteers that contribute time and energy to our parks and projects. It shows in the number of calls placed to Operation Game Thief to prevent resource theft, and the wide-ranging group of residents that attend public meetings, and submit comment forms on different wildlife and park management plans statewide. It is because of your time, support, and contributions that the agency is able to enact our mission: to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality parks system, and provide enjoyable and sustainable recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to actively participate in the conservation of Colorado’s natural resources. has faced over years of stagnant funding. The bill holds us accountable to 10 key goals we plan to work toward addressing by 2025. These goals build off of the agency’s Strategic Plan and long term vision for wildlife and natural resource management. We embrace the goal of stemming the decline of sportsmen and women in our state, and to improve and increase big game populations through investing in habitat and conservation. We hope to begin planning the next Colorado State Park for our residents and visitors. We need to continue recruiting and to retain highly qualified employees to carry out our mission. And we strive to engage all outdoor recreationists in responsibly maintaining and managing the natural resources that make up the very heart of our state. As part of our current generation of stewardship, we want to recognize our hunters, anglers, parks visitors and those purchasing registrations and permits for recreational vehicles. We thank you for your many contributions to conservation in Colorado through those purchases, as your participation in these activities is the primary source of funding in managing the health of our land, water and wildlife. Colorado’s quality of life, outdoor heritage, and economic prosperity are dependent on the health and sustainability of these natural treasures that you help us conserve and protect every day. We are grateful every day for the opportunity to work with, play in and protect the natural resources of Colorado. It takes a lot of hard work to maintain and improve habitat, conserve over 960 species, and manage 41 state parks. But the lands, waters and wildlife that our residents and visitors cherish are equally loved by the hundreds of dedicated CPW professionals that work to ensure the health and prosperity of these resources every day. Looking to the future, we are also extremely thankful for the public support of The Hunting, Fishing and Parks for Future Generations Act. Passed in May 2018, the bill provides the agency with several opportunities to continue working toward our mission, and to address some of the specific challenges that CPW All 10 goals can be found on our website, and we will report our annual progress to the legislature through 2025. While they are large, these goals are important to us and we know they are important to all Coloradans. The men and women of Colorado Parks and Wildlife are honored to be the face of conservation in Colorado, but it is all of us that make up its heart. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with you in conserving and protecting the beauty of our state. Jeffrey M. Ver Steeg Acting Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife 3.19 �Colorado Parks and Wildlife Funding At-A-Glance SOURCE OF FUNDS $231.8 TOTAL FUNDING $125 LICENSES, PASSES, FEES & PERMITS $38 FEDERAL, STATE GRANTS & LOANS $34.2 LOTTERY & GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO $13.1 SALES, DONATIONS, INTEREST & OTHER $12.1 GENERAL FUND & SEVERANCE TAX $9.4 REGISTRATIONS 100% 54% Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) celebrated former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s decision to sign the Hunting, Fishing and Parks for Future Generations Act into law in May 2018. The law, passing through the legislature with bipartisan support, provided CPW its first significant cash infusion in 13 years. 16% 15% Lawmakers agreed with CPW’s position that the increases were necessary to continue to conserve wildlife resources, maintain valuable infrastructure, ensure a quality state park system and operate and maintain outdoor recreation programs. The bill included 10 goals that the agency must report on annually to demonstrate how these new funds are being used. 6% 5% 4% USE OF FUNDS $231.8 TOTAL BUDGET $93.6 PERSONAL SERVICES $61.8 OPERATING $26.5 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT/ IMPROVEMENTS $14.6 GRANTS TO OTHERS The bill grants the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission authority to enact modest increases to state park entrance fees and both resident and non-resident hunting and fishing licenses based on the Consumer Price Index. The new revenue will allow CPW to begin to address projected funding shortfalls of $30 million annually for wildlife and $11 million annually for parks by 2025. 100% 40% 27% 11% SCORP 6% $15.9 PAYMENTS TO OTHER AGENCIES 7% $18.1 RESERVE FUND INCREASE 8% $1.3 LAND & WATER ACQUISITIONS The 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) was finalized and released in January 2019. The plan identifies four key priorities for all residents to address Colorado’s needs for advancing conservation and sustainable recreation over the next five years. 1% Colorado’s SCORP focuses on these priorities: 1. Enhance sustainable access and opportunity to enjoy the outdoors 2. Promote stewardship of natural, cultural and recreational resources 3. Conserve lands, waters and wildlife 4. Ensure adequate funding to sustain Colorado’s outdoors for the future WAYNE D. LEWIS/CPW ALL $ FIGURES SHOWN IN MILLIONS Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep rams Hunting, Fishing and State Parks for Future Generations Act The SCORP is not a CPW plan, but Colorado’s plan. Our government, industry and NGO partners all played a role in developing the plan through a process of outreach meetings and public comment. It will be critical for CPW and all partners to share and model the key priorities with their networks, members, staff and all of Colorado’s residents and visitors. �Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation According to the 2017 Economic Contributions of Outdoor Recreation in Colorado report by Southwick Associates, 92% of Coloradans recreate outdoors. So it may be no surprise that the outdoor recreation industry delivers an economic contribution of $62 billion dollars to the state each year, and accounts for over 500,000 jobs in Colorado. The most popular activities are walking and hiking followed by picnicking, camping and fishing. The staggering popularity of outdoor recreation, and its importance to our economy, means we must all play a role in ensuring we enjoy our outdoors with conservation in mind. Colorado the Beautiful Trail Grants The Colorado the Beautiful Grant Program is a partnership between CPW and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). Over $4 million in grants were awarded to 11 land managers to create or improve trails in Colorado. Grants are awarded based on priorities including connections to existing outdoor recreation opportunities, regional trail connectivity, proximity and benefit to local communities, wildlife and natural resource mitigation, collaborative partnerships and approach, and community health benefits. Hiking in Ridgway State Park GOCO and Lottery FY17–18 Since 1992, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has awarded more than $580 million from its share of Colorado Lottery proceeds. $16,608,934 GOCO TO PARKS PURPOSE $16,608,934 GOCO TO WILDLIFE PURPOSE $14,073,680 LOTTERY TO STATE PARKS (10% DIRECT DISTRIBUTION) Volunteer FY 17–18 Numbers Volunteers play an important role for CPW. They help us get the job done and are a vital part of the CPW family. 338,294 VOLUNTEER HOURS 6,134 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS $8,352,478 DUSTIN DOSKOCIL/CPW VOLUNTEER VALUE 162 FTE EQUIVALENT �CPW Fishing App CPW Fishing, the agency’s official mobile fishing app, is also available free via both Google Play and the App Store. For anglers seeking information on new fishing locations or needing to check for updated regulations while on the water, CPW Fishing is an easy way to keep angling details close at hand. The app allows discovery of over 2,000 fishing locations in Colorado, and provides information on the type of fishing at each location, stream gauges, species availability, accessibility, familyfriendliness and more Live Life Outside This year, CPW set out to create a tagline for the agency that represented the mission of the agency, while also serving as a rallying cry for Coloradans who appreciate the Colorado outdoors. We reached out to the entire agency to collect staff insights, ideas and thoughts about what is at the core of our agency’s mission. COTREX App LIVE LIFE OUTSIDE The outcome was “Live Life Outside,” a tagline crafted by our field staff. In three words, it highlights the passion and lifestyle of our agency and the vision for all Coloradans — while at the same time creating an opportunity to talk about why recreation and conservation should be forever connected. Hiking in Ridgway State Park VIC SCHENDEL/CPW In 2018, Colorado Parks and Wildlife launched a new and improved version of the COTREX trail mapping web application. As part of the updates to the overall application, CPW also introduced free iOS and Android apps for COTREX as well. Now, from either a computer or phone, hikers, bikers, anglers and other trail users can access routes and details of almost 40,000 miles of trails in the state. Trails are logged across all jurisdictions and can be filtered by activity, distance, difficulty, accessibility and more. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife fact sheet Description An account of the resource A review of statewide conservation and recreation programs. Print copy: SH 11 .C58 2011-2019 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Conservation Recreation Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2013-2019 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/a983a0d4938fdc8eab5d0ee4aa6c11f3.pdf 0faeb2f8091928b5e90899c81e317941 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Plague in Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs MAY 2014 Controlling Plague in Gunnison’s Prairie Dogs Plague, caused by a non-native bacteria and carried by fleas can kill all prairie dogs in a colony, leading to local extinctions that threaten the overall survival of the Gunnison’s prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni) in Colorado. Unmanaged plague has the potential to reduce populations of the Gunnison’s prairie dog to the point that a listing as federally endangered or threatened becomes more likely. Such a listing would not only underscore the need for additional conservation, it could also limit land uses for agriculture and recreation. The Gunnison’s prairie dog serves key roles in southwest Colorado’s biological landscapes: • A food source for many wildlife species including raptors and mammalian carnivores. • Prairie dog colonies serve as habitat for mountain plover, burrowing owl, badger, weasel, snakes and other wildlife species. Research Objectives Since the Gunnison’s prairie dog is an important species in the state’s ecosystem, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has determined that controlling plague in this species is a priority conservation action. The CPW goal is to develop plague management tools to help manage and stabilize Gunnison’s prairie dog populations on public lands and in cooperation with willing landowners. CPW Plague Control Research Success The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center developed a sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) and tested the vaccine in the lab in 2010. That laboratory research demonstrated that the vaccine is safe and protects prairie dogs from plague. Field trials are necessary to confirm these findings in the wild. In 2012, CPW conducted the first small-acreage field trials of the vaccine to measure prairie dog consumption of the peanut butter-flavored baits, compare the colony population before and after the vaccine, and monitor the prairie dogs responses to the vaccine. Those field tests demonstrated that the prairie dogs readily consumed the baits and the vaccine is safe with no observable negative effects. In July 2013, CPW staff distributed the oral plague vaccine at three Gunnison’s prairie dog colonies in Gunnison and Teller Counties. This began a three-year study to determine if use of the SPV increases or stabilizes survival of vaccinated prairie dogs compared to non-vaccinated prairie dogs. These ongoing research efforts found: • Prairie dogs captured at the treated colonies were tested and, in some cases, 90 percent had consumed the vaccine bait. • The safety of the vaccine and the high uptake rates were also demonstrated when CPW researchers tested the vaccine on a black-tailed prairie dog colony in Larimer County. • Annual use of plague vaccine may be necessary to protect the young animals produced each year. • The oral vaccine research project will continue for two more years (2015) to evaluate impacts on treatment and control colonies. Vaccine baits contain a red dye which marks the prairie dogs that eat them. CPW researcher distributes plague vaccine baits during field trials. © CPW-Sean Streitch © CPW-Sean Streitch © CPW-Sean Streitch CPW Research Outcome Encouraged, in part, by CPW’s plague research and management projects, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declined to list the Gunnison’s prairie dog as endangered or threatened in November 2013. Gunnison’s prairie dog eating plague vaccine bait. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 1313 Sherman, Suite 618, Denver, CO 80203 • (303) 866-3437 • cpw.state.co.us �The range of the Gunnison’s prairie dog includes the intermountain valleys and plateaus of Southwestern Colorado. Historic CPW Plague Control Research and Management Plague was found in flea samples collected from prairie dog colonies in northwest Colorado in 2007. CPW responded quickly in 2008, manually dusting white-tailed prairie dog burrows with an insecticide that kills fleas, but is safe for wildlife, in the black-footed ferret recovery area. The treatments were effective at controlling fleas and slowing the spread of plague, and CPW managers expanded the project to protect Gunnison’s prairie dogs while continuing to research and develop additional plague management tools. Starting in 2010, CPW managers dusted Gunnison’s prairie dog colonies in several Colorado counties with insecticide and found that: • There was no observed mortality due to plague in the Gunnison’s prairie dog colonies that were dusted. • Some nearby colonies that weren’t dusted experienced severe population declines due to plague. • Researchers are seeking other more efficient methods to control plague on prairie dog colonies like vaccines. Ongoing Plague Control Research CPW researchers will continue to develop and refine new tools, like vaccines, to manage the spread of plague while using insecticides to stabilize populations of Gunnison’s prairie dogs. Other current projects include: • Testing of new types of baits to efficiently distribute vaccine. • Development of a comprehensive plague control program that utilizes both vaccines and insecticide to effectively stabilize Gunnison’s prairie dog populations. Partners: The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the City of Fort Collins, the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service and many cooperating private land owners. Funding: CPW’s Gunnison’s prairie dog research and management projects are funded mainly through the Species Conservation Trust Fund, which is derived from severance tax revenues on mineral extraction within Colorado. General Plague and Human Health Background The first confirmed human case of plague in Colorado occurred in 1940. Today, plague in humans is rare with an average of seven cases annually in the U.S. Antibiotics are effective for treatment of plague if administered in the early stages of the disease. Gunnison’s prairie dog burrows are “dusted” to kill fleas. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 1313 Sherman, Suite 618, Denver, CO 80203 • (303) 866-3437 • cpw.state.co.us � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plague in Gunnison’s prairie dogs Description An account of the resource Plague, caused by a non-native bacteria and carried by fleas can kill all prairie dogs in a colony, leading to local extinctions that threaten the overall survival of the Gunnison’s prairie dog (Cynomys gunnisoni) in Colorado. Unmanaged plague has the potential to reduce populations of the Gunnison’s prairie dog to the point that a listing as federally endangered or threatened becomes more likely. Such a listing would not only underscore the need for additional conservation, it could also limit land uses for agriculture and recreation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Gunnison’s prairie dog <em>Cynomys gunnisoni</em> Plague Fact sheet Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2014-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/ac8703f421e0451ddd8b546c9547386d.pdf ca32aaf08576a1ad9b52bfed839f0432 PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Fact Sheet MEDIA QUICK GUIDE Colorado’s Declining Mule Deer Population and CPW’s Proposed Predator Management Strategy Purpose and Background The Commission has approved three other predator control plans since revising its predator management policy in 2007. Approval was granted in 2011 to remove individual mountain lions preying on translocated desert bighorn sheep in the Middle Delores River, due west of Montrose near the Utah border. The Commission also approved in 2011 a two-year proposal to remove mammalian predators in the Miramonte Basin, about half way between Telluride and Utah to increase the recruitment of juvenile Gunnison sage-grouse. Finally, approval was granted in 2013 to remove mountain lions preying on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep translocated to the area of the Hayman burn near Cheesman Reservoir, southwest of Castle Rock. © CPW FILE PHOTO December 14th Commission Meeting in Ft. Collins The purpose of this Commission meeting is to act on CPW’s staff request to approve two predator management research proposals, per the Commission’s 2007 policy on mammalian predator management. Mule deer fawn Mule Deer in Colorado Mule deer are an important wildlife species to the state of Colorado and a large number of communities across the state for a variety of reasons including hunting, wildlife viewing and associated economic benefits. Although mule deer populations are doing well in some areas of the state, their numbers are well below the population objective established for the Piceance Basin, (adjacent to the Roan Plateau – an area with the largest mule deer herds in the state) and also below objective in the upper Arkansas River valley. CPW’s population objective for mule deer is approximately 560,000 statewide; the latest estimate puts the statewide population at under 450,000. CPW is not suggesting that the removal of predators is the solution to increasing statewide deer numbers to 560,000. These two research projects are designed to evaluate the extent to which predation is limiting deer population size in the two specific study areas. © CPW FILE PHOTO In 2013, in response to a continued decline in mule deer numbers, CPW developed the West Slope Mule Deer Strategy. The CPW Commission approved the strategy in December 2014. CPW sought public input to develop the strategy, holding several public meetings across the state facilitated by an independent contractor to ensure objectivity and fairness. Mule deer doe with three young fawns COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us �The West Slope Mule Deer Strategy contains seven components that address a variety of impacts to mule deer: • Landscape‐scale habitat management to improve habitat • Predator management where predation may be limiting deer survival • Protect habitat and mitigate development impacts • Reduce the impacts of highways on mule deer survival, movement and migration • Reduce the impacts of human recreation on mule deer • Regulate doe harvest and provide youth opportunity © DAVID HANNIGAN • Maintain a strong ungulate population and disease monitoring program and conduct applied research to improve management of deer populations CPW will implement each component of the West Slope Mule Deer Strategy when and where appropriate as funding allows. CPW’s Research-based Predator Management Strategy Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a science‐based wildlife management agency, employing some of the top researchers and wildlife managers in the world. Research projects are compre- Mountain lion hensive, detailed and subject to scientific peer review. The science on the impacts of predators on other wildlife populations is not clear cut or conclusive, contrary to recent claims – CPW would like to make a significant contribution to that body of scientific wildlife knowledge. Science A paper published in 2012 in Mammal Review by Forrester and Wittmer reviewed 48 studies on mule deer survival and predation from the past 30 years and quantified age-specific vital rates, population growth rates and causes of mortality. The authors wrote that: • “The relative contributions of predation, forage availability and weather to observed [deer] population changes remains unclear and controversial” • “Results of predator control studies remain variable” • “Predation was the largest proximate cause of mortality in both adults and fawns in all studies, including in fawns during winter” • “the true effect of summer fawn predation in mule deer dynamics is currently hard to identify” • “Increasing wolf populations in Vancouver Island also caused a decline in high-density black-tailed deer population, and the predator removal study that was conducted was successful in increasing deer populations” • “the role of predation in multi-prey, multi-predator systems at varying deer population densities needs further investigation” Black bear COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us © CPW FILE PHOTO • “suppression of both fawn and adult survival simultaneously from predation and other mortality sources can lead to marked and sustained population declines” �Other Theories Ongoing CPW scientific research in the Piceance Basin has revealed that lack of quality deer habitat is not limiting this mule deer population, contrary to recent claims. The Piceance Basin in northwest Colorado represents winter range supporting the largest migratory mule deer population in the state. This area has been the focus of research and monitoring efforts since the late 1940’s and represents one the best documented mule deer populations in North America. Due to historic mule deer population declines, the Commission reduced total mule deer licenses in the area by 85 percent since 2007 and female licenses specifically have been reduced by about 99 percent; current license allocation in GMU 22 consists of only 590 antlered deer and 20 antlerless deer licenses. Hunting is not the cause of the mule deer population decline. Rationale Based on CPW scientific data, researchers theorize that predation of young fawns in the spring in the Piceance Basin is the limiting factor and CPW proposes to determine if reducing predator numbers in that specific area can result in increased numbers of deer. With regard to the upper Arkansas, managers and researchers theorize that predation of adult does and fawns over the winter months have limited this mule deer population in the past. Since 1999, the leading cause of known mortality on mule deer in the Arkansas Valley has been mountain lions. From 2008 to 2012, higher than normal rates of mountain lion predation were consistent with lower adult survival rates. The exact cause of these elevated predation rates is unknown, but they could be associated with lion harvest quotas not being achieved during this time period. Like the Piceance proposed study area, insufficient habitat is not considered to be a significant factor in fawn survival rates because biologists have only documented minimal numbers of mule deer in these management units dying of starvation or suffering malnutrition. Predation on deer by lions and bears is natural, but today’s ecological systems do not function completely naturally, therefore management intervention is sometimes required to compensate for natural and manmade landscape changes – CPW is not proposing to completely eradicate predators. CPW is regularly called upon to help resolve human‐bear conflicts in Colorado and these conflicts occur to a large degree because of an ever‐increasing number of people which further alters the natural system. © CPW FILE PHOTO Impact Overall numbers of bears and mountain lions in the population units that include the Piceance study area should be minimally impacted (anticipate removing about one percent of the lion population and two percent of the bear population). The predator treatment area represents 6 percent of mountain lion population management unit and 16 percent of black bear population unit. Furthermore, the proposed reductions are consistent with the current mountain lion management objective in this rural area - to maintain relatively low predator densities to reduce livestock conflicts. This area is currently one of four mountain lion population management units (out of 19 lion units statewide) managed to minimize livestock conflicts. Two does COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us �The total number of mountain lions removed during the proposed nine-year upper Arkansas River research project is not expected to differ significantly from the number of lions that hunters would remove from the study area during the same nine-year period if the research proposal was not implemented. If anything, the overall number of lions removed during the study is likely to be lower than what would have occurred by hunting alone. Public Outreach CPW initially proposed the Arkansas River predator management project to the Parks and Wildlife Commission at its meeting in Craig in September 2015. Based on public comment, CPW postponed seeking Commission approval (initially scheduled for the November 2015 meeting in Wray) Black bear to revise the proposal based on public input and to include a second research project in the Piceance Basin. At its June 2016 meeting in Pueblo, the Commission approved a reduction in mountain lion hunting quotas necessary to implement the Arkansas River research project, pending final Commission approval of the research plan at the December 2016 Commission meeting. At its August 2016 meeting in Montrose, the Commission received an update on the timeline for considering the two proposed research projects. CPW also held three public meetings specifically about the proposed research projects in addition to the three public Commission meetings. A meeting was held in Salida on August 15, in Rifle on August 16 and in Denver on September 19. In 2005, the Colorado Division of Wildlife funded a statewide survey of public opinions and perceptions of mountain lions by Corona Research, Inc. Some of the relevant findings were: 88.1 percent supported research to learn more about mountain lion populations Fifty-seven percent of respondents generally believed mountain lions to be common in Colorado A majority (61 percent) of respondents believed mountain lion populations were stable or increasing in size as opposed to declining (22 percent). © WAYNE D. LEWIS © CPW FILE PHOTO Lion and bear populations remain robust in the state ‐ the overall number of lions and bears removed as part of this study is very small when compared to both (Piceance and upper Arkansas) local populations and when compared to populations across the state (statewide lion population estimate is 4,500 ‐ 5,500 and bear population estimate is 17,000 to 20,000). Mule deer COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Colorado’s declining mule deer population and CPW’s proposed predator management strategy (2014) Description An account of the resource The Commission has approved three other predator control plans since revising its predator management policy in 2007. Approval was granted in 2011 to remove individual mountain lions preying on translocated desert bighorn sheep in the Middle Delores River, due west of Montrose near the Utah border. The Commission also approved in 2011 a two-year proposal to remove mammalian predators in the Miramonte Basin, about half way between Telluride and Utah to increase the recruitment of juvenile Gunnison sage-grouse. Finally, approval was granted in 2013 to remove mountain lions preying on Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep translocated to the area of the Hayman burn near Cheesman Reservoir, southwest of Castle Rock. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Mule deer Predator management Wildlife management Fact sheet Media quick guide Extent The size or duration of the resource. 4 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2014 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife https://cpw.cvlcollections.org/files/original/13b7e8f9db2dce4f8d8b5b02f3acd8bf.pdf cdc0632b3e542fd41982b90586f6a75f PDF Text Text C O L O R A D O P A R K S & W I L D L I F E Moose Reintroduction NOVEMBER 2013 Moose in Colorado Moose Background Moose, (Alces alces), are the largest members of the deer family and are found in the northern regions of North America, Europe and Asia. Moose prefer habitat near lakes, rivers or wetlands, where they feed on young plants including shrubs, aquatic plants, grasses, mosses, willow, and aspen. In 2013, moose inhabited northern forests in 15 states. Twelve states – including Colorado - offered moose hunting. The moose in Colorado belong to the Shiras subspecies, which are smaller than the subspecies found in Alaska and Canada. Colorado’s adult moose can run 35 miles per hour, weigh up to 1,000 pounds and stand six feet tall at the shoulder. History of Moose in Colorado Historical records dating back to the 1850s indicate that moose wandered into northern Colorado from Wyoming, but were transient and never established a stable breeding population. Most of the historic sightings involved hunters seeing and/or harvesting a single bull moose. Moose Reintroduction In the 1950s, Colorado wildlife officials considered bringing moose to the state. There were concerns, voiced at public meetings on a series of proposals, that moose would compete with cattle and sheep on grazing land, and potentially damage local ecosystems and other wildlife species. State wildlife managers advocated moose reintroduction because of the abundant habitat available and lack of natural predators. During the 1960s and the early 1970s, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (now Colorado Parks and Wildlife) worked with the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the general public and local ranchers on selecting the North Park area in the Routt National Forest near Walden as the site for the first moose reintroduction. In 1978, state wildlife experts transplanted 24 male and female moose from Wyoming and Utah to create a breeding population in North Park and provide hunting opportunities. Additional moose from Wyoming, Utah and Colorado’s own growing population were introduced to other areas of western Colorado over the years. The project succeeded in creating new hunting opportunities and a popular wildlife viewing option. The state legislature, in 1995, declared Walden the “Moose Viewing Capital of Colorado.” By 2012, the reintroduction program had established a breeding population of about 2,300 moose in Colorado. Moose hunting is available in 39 game management units (GMUs). There were 16,500 applicants for 219 moose hunting licenses and 185 moose were harvested in 2012. While the moose population in other states has declined, Colorado’s moose population continues to grow. COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us �Historical Highlights of Moose Reintroduction in Colorado 1978: North Park in Jackson County, near Walden • 12 moose from Utah and 12 moose from Wyoming • Dispersal: Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand, Larimer, Park, Routt and Summit Counties 1987: Laramie River Valley in northwestern Larimer County, near Glendevey • 12 moose from Wyoming • Dispersal: Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Park Counties 1991-1993: Upper Rio Grande River Valley in Mineral and Hinsdale Counties, near Creede • 93 moose from Wyoming, Utah and North Park, Colorado • Dispersal: Archuleta, Conejos, Gunnison, La Plata, Rio Grande, Saguache and San Juan Counties 2005-2007: Grand Mesa National Forest in Delta and Mesa Counties near Grand Junction • 91 moose from Utah • Dispersal: Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa and Pitkin Counties 2009-2010: White River National Forest in Rio Blanco County near Meeker • 19 moose from Utah and 20 from North Park • Dispersal: Garfield, Moffat and Routt Counties Reintroduction Partners: U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Wyoming Game and Fish, hunter and angler fees, Safari Club International and many other non-profit organizations. Plains Exploration & Production Company, Gunnison Energy Corporation., SG Interests, Ltd. have also contributed. Recent Moose Conflicts In recent years, moose-human conflicts have arisen as moose move into urban areas. Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides these tips for avoiding conflicts: • Keep a safe distance • Move slowly • Keep dogs on leashes • Back off when moose put ears back, roll their eyes or appear aggressive • Carry a wildlife pepper spray, UDAP or Counter Attack, to use if a moose becomes aggressive COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE • 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 • (303) 297-1192 • cpw.state.co.us � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fact Sheets Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Description An account of the resource CPW Fact Sheets Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moose Reintroduction Fact Sheet (2013) Description An account of the resource Moose, (<em>Alces alces</em>), are the largest members of the deer family and are found in the northern regions of North America, Europe and Asia. Moose prefer habitat near lakes, rivers or wetlands, where they feed on young plants including shrubs, aquatic plants, grasses, mosses, willow, and aspen. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Colorado Parks & Wildlife Subject The topic of the resource Moose <em>Alces alces</em> Wildlife management Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2 pages Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2013-11 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/">No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Fact Sheet Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource English Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Colorado Parks and Wildlife