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