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2020 stewardship project applications open
Colorado land managers can submit stewardship projects to be considered for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)’s 2020 volunteer project season at voc.org/project-applications. Projects should be submitted by September 15 for priority consideration. More >>
Regional Workshops to Build Stewardship Capacity in Colorado
Outdoor stewardship professionals, land managers, volunteers, and others are invited to attend the regional workshops hosted by the Colorado Outdoor Stewardship Coalition (COSC) in Spring 2019. These workshops will cover the recently published Outdoor Stewardship Best Practices Guide and universal accomplishment database and help shape the future of the state’s stewardship community. More >>
$5,000 scholarships available to colorado students
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is excited to offer four $5,000 scholarships to Colorado students who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteering for the outdoors and who plan to pursue an education related to the environment, natural resources, or outdoor recreation at an accredited Colorado college. Two scholarships are reserved for graduating high school seniors; the other two are for non-traditional students. More >>
REI TO #OPTOUTSIDE AGAIN; INVEST $1 MILLION IN RESEARCH
For the fourth year in a row, this Black Friday REI Co-op will close all 153 stores, process no online payments and pay more than 12,000 employees to #OptOutside with friends and family. REI is also pledging $1 million in support for the launch of a new center of academic excellence at the University of Washingtonthat will study the link between human health and time spent outdoors. More >>
public comment period opens for 2019 scorp
Public comment period is open for the DRAFT Colorado 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The plan charts a course for conservation and recreation in Colorado for the next five years. It includes new studies looking at outdoor recreation management issues and participation trends, including barriers and motivations. Please review the draft plan and share your feedback by October 22nd, 2018 at Coloradoscorp.org.
2019 stewardship project applications open
Colorado land managers can submit stewardship projects to be considered for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC)’s 2019 volunteer project season at voc.org/project-applications. Projects that address fire restoration needs will receive priority. More >>
4th annual uniquely colorado celebrates stewardship community
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) is hosting their 4th annual Uniquely Colorado celebration on Tuesday, September 25 at the SPACE Gallery in Denver. Featuring local food, drink, giveaway packages, and public lands advocate Peter Metcalf as guest speaker. More info and tickets >>
Colorado hauls in $28B yearly from recreation
It might be little surprise that $28 billion is spent annually in Colorado on outdoor recreation, with close to half — $12.8 billion — coming out of the pockets of out-of-state residents, according to a report recently released by the Boulder-based Outdoor Industry Association. That ranks Colorado 13th nationwide. More »
GOCO outdoor rec grants shower $900,000 on Jeffco
Some $900,000 in lottery money — in the form of five grants from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) — will help Jefferson County improve parks, playgrounds, trails and recreation areas. More »