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The Brown-capped Rosy-Finch (BCRF; Leucosticte australis) is a small, hardy passerine that resides in high elevation alpine environments throughout the year. It has the smallest range of the three closely related species of Rosy-Finch (L. atrata, L.…

Large-scale changes to sagebrush habitats throughout western North America have led to growing concern for conservation of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) and repeated petitions to list the species under the Endangered Species Act.…

Robust estimates of population size and population trends provide the scientific basis for managers to make appropriate and defensible recommendations regarding land-use decisions, harvest regulations, and mitigation efforts for wildlife. When linked…

The purpose of this workbook is to provide consistent guidance to State of Colorado Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Trainers who are responsible for certification of individuals as Authorized Agents for the purpose of ANS Watercraft Inspection and…

Aquatic nuisance species (ANS) or aquatic invasive species (AIS) are also called non-native species, exotic species, non-indigenous species, noxious weeds, or pests. ANS can be plants or animals. Invasive aquatic plants are introduced plants that…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) employs some of the most talented staff committed to inspiring future generations and connecting people to meaningful outdoor experiences. Whether it’s leading a guided hike, presenting to a local school group,…

Post-conference report for the Partners in the Outdoors conference

The mountain plover (Charadrius montanus) is a migratory shorebird which breeds on the shortgrass prairies of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Continental population trends suggest a steady decline over the past century. Colorado is considered the…

The mountain plover (Charadrius montanus) is a species of special concern in Colorado with >50% of the continental population believed to breed in the eastern half of the state. In eastern Colorado breeding plovers primarily use short-grass…

Individual identification of animals can provide an array of useful capture-mark-recapture information, allowing researchers to estimate survival, movement, abundance, recruitment, and capture probability (Williams et al. 2002). This information can…