DNR and CPW outline budget request, range riders and Outdoor Strategy funding Executive Director Dan Gibbs presented the governor’s budget highlights — expanded staffing, range riders for wolf‑livestock conflicts, and capital requests — and CPW and GOCO reported $15M+ in grant recommendations, RPI funding, and conservation projects for regional partners.

Colorado's DNR and CPW are pushing for a transformative budget that promises to enhance wildlife management, support outdoor equity, and secure vital conservation funding.

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#CO #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal #OutdoorEquity

Conservation Leaders Endorse Bill to Expedite Land Acquisition for California State Parks Reid Addis and Ben Friedman support bill streamlining property acquisitions for state parks.

A groundbreaking bill aimed at expediting land acquisition for California's state parks has gained key endorsements, promising to revolutionize conservation efforts and protect iconic landscapes like the redwoods.

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Te Whakatika Current & Archives

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Te Whakatika Issue 44 Autumn 2025. #academicsky #outdoorequity

Colorado General Assembly modifies lottery fund distribution for schools and outdoor equity Lawmakers alter lottery fund allocations to benefit outdoor equity and public school construction.

Colorado lawmakers are revamping lottery fund allocations to boost outdoor equity and enhance public school construction!

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#CO #LotteryFundAllocation #CitizenPortal #OutdoorEquity

State appropriates $37.7M for wildlife conservation and outdoor equity initiatives Legislation allocates funds for aquatic species, habitat partnerships, and grants.

Colorado's Senate Bill 102 is set to transform outdoor recreation and wildlife management with a groundbreaking $37.7 million funding plan that prioritizes equity and sustainability.

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We Outside #Cincinnati ! We can’t wait to adventure with you! 🌿

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Advocates Push for Increased Investment in Colorado's Outdoor Equity Grants Program | The Next Summit: A Mountain Blog Colorado's Outdoor Equity Grants Program faces overwhelming demand, with $20M in requests annually. Advocates call for sustainable funding solutions.

Last year, only 14% of applications for outdoor equity grants were approved. 💔 Advocates are pushing for a sustainable funding solution to close the gap.

What’s at stake for Colorado’s youth, families & economy? Find out👇

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