Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and across six counties in the Colorado River Basin. This means no fireworks or other explosives, no smoking outside near dry vegetation and no fires outside of developed areas. Campfires are allowed only in grates — a rock campfire ring is not acceptable. Click here for more information.
The environment desk at Aspen Public Radio covers issues in the Roaring Fork Valley and throughout the state of Colorado including water use and quality, impact of recreation, population growth and oil and gas development. APR’s Environment Reporter is Elizabeth Stewart-Severy.