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Untie state foresters' hands so they can help prevent devastating wildfires
Recent spring snows won’t eliminate the serious wildfire season that Colorado faces this summer. Worse, state agencies can’t help property owners in the “red zones” (where forests and subdivisions intermingle) remove dense undergrowth or dead and diseased trees near their homes. So, either property owners give up and don’t attempt to mitigate against wildfires, or, if they already have cut down problem trees, the debris piles just sit there, like heaps of kindling awaiting a deadly spark.
Chamber Newsletter: February 2018
Hello, Grant County. Can you believe the beautiful weather we have been having? Great winter for working outdoors. Our February Chamber Board meeting and no-host luncheon will be held Thursday, February 22nd. The board will meet at the chamber office at 10:30 am, and the luncheon will be held at the Outpost at 12:00 pm. Our guest speaker this month will be Hannah Hinman with CASA, and co-presenter Leah Mack with DHS. Everyone is welcome to attend the luncheon.
Maine Outdoor Brands Formed to Fuel Maine’s Outdoor Recreation Economy
New coalition aspires to lure a younger workforce to Maine and create a brighter future for the state’s $8.2B outdoor recreation market An alliance of like-minded business leaders and entrepreneurs representing Maine-based outdoor product and recreation interests, recently launched Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) with the desire of working collaboratively to ignite Maine’s outdoor recreation economy.
World-Class Boulder Valley Velodrome For Sale
Boneshaker, LLC, owners of the Boulder Valley Velodrome, Boulder County’s premier outdoor cycling track announced today that the $4.7 million facility is for sale. The track was designed by renowned architect Peter Junek and the facility developed by Boneshaker, LLC (Doug Emerson owner of University Bicycles and Frank Banta owner of Frank Banta Construction).
evo and Loge Join Forces to Create Unique Outdoor Experiences
SEATTLE (September 12, 2017) Seattle-based action sports, lifestyle, and outdoor retailer evo announced today a strategic partnership with Loge Co., a brand offering unique camping and lodging destinations catering to surfers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts with a first location in the coastal community of Westport, WA. In exchange for an equity stake in Loge, evo will provide business mentorship, administrative assistance, financial flexibility, and real estate development support.
“Prepping” our forests to minimize impacts of wildfires on communities
Wildfire is an increasing threat to communities throughout the Western United States. Many of us living in the high hazard “red zone” are concerned that Congress has failed to adequately address this issue. Now two Western senators have stepped forward to take action. The Colorado Bark Beetle Cooperative (CBBC) is heartened by the bipartisan leadership of Senators Michael Bennet and Mike Crapo.
Guest Commentary: Forest Service work is exhaustive
Re: "Restore our forests the right way," July 5 guest commentary. Greg Aplet and Jim Furnish wrote that the Resilient Federal Forests Act doesn't do what's needed to restore Colorado's national forests. In their view, the cumbersome, bureaucratic process whereby the U.S. Forest Service attempts to implement needed projects by preparing to defend them in court is just fine, no matter how much time — or money — it takes.
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