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Looking to the future of agriculture, the Bradley family in Paonia, Colorado recently partnered with Colorado West Land Trust to protect roughly 55 acres of productive fruitland in eastern Delta County at their Black Bridge Winery and Orchard Valley Farms.
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Last month, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper of Colorado requested a hearing for their Dolores River conservation area bill in a Senate committee. On Wednesday, the committee will hold a hearing on the legislation. But now, in addition to Bennet and Hickenlooper’s bill, groups that advocate on behalf of the Dolores River Canyon are discussing the idea of President Joseph Biden designating part of the river not covered by the legislation as a national monument.
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Last week, the Delta Conservation District held its annual report and presentation on the Colorado River in Delta, Colorado. KVNF's Cassie Knust followed up with Dave Kanzer, director of Science and Interstate Matters for the Colorado River District, about his report on the river as it pertains to water supply, recreation and the environment.
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KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.
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Concerns over inflation and overcrowding are rising in the Mountain West, according to a new poll from Colorado College. But policies that preserve land, water and recreational opportunities remain popular for most voters in the region.
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KDNK’s news reporter Hattison Rensberry brings you local and regional news from the Mountain West
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Student interns from the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program partnered with EcoFlight and the Aspen Youth Center to fly over the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys. They learned about the importance of these waterways and conservation strategies. Come along with us on the flight, hear student interviews, and a conversation with Michaela Idhammar-Ketpura from AYC and Lea Linse from EcoFlight.
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Recent Colorado Mountain College Sustainability Studies graduate, Jarrod Majkut, talks about his senior capstone project. We dig into the power of narrative and storytelling to influence climate action, conservation, and change.
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The Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association wants to get the Crystal River designated as Wild and Scenic. But, some Marble residents are wary…
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Local writer Genevieve J. Villamizar is a regular on For Land's Sake. This month, she shares with Bill Kight her role as Artemis Ambassador through the…