Colorado Parks And Wildlife

Adult zebra mussels have been detected in the Colorado River, in addition to several Grand Junction-area lakes. CPW will continue its sampling program to prevent the spread.

Invasive mussels cause billions of dollars in damage to water infrastructure annually and threaten aquatic ecosystems. Colorado Parks and Wildlife detected the larval stage of the zebra mussel in the Colorado River in New Castle in June— giving researchers a hint as to its origins in the basin.

Water safety is top of mind for local recreation managers, especially after two drowning deaths in Garfield County. Recreationists should check conditions, as well as the rules and regulations for the areas they plan to visit.

Two drowning deaths in Garfield County bring Colorado’s water recreation-related fatalities up to 6 for 2024. Neither person was wearing a life jacket, according to officials.

Dan Prenzlow has been put on administrative leave while the DNR investigates comments he made during a conference in Vail.

Updated Friday, 1:30 p.m. - The bear involved in the attack on an Aspen homeowner has been euthanized following a short pursuit, according to a release…

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it received 5,369 total bear calls from April 1 through Dec. 31 of 2019. On Wednesday, the agency released the latest…