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Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is the state agency charged with balancing the conservation of the state's wildlife and habitat resources (over 960 species), managing our state park system, and providing the public with world-class recreational opportunities.
Our mission is: "To perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources."
Resource Stewardship Program
The Resource Stewardship Program of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a small team focused on coordinating sustainable recreation landscapes through advanced natural and cultural resource inventory, planning, and management recommendations to park managers.
Our mission is: "To promote sustainable outdoor recreation settings, while improving and sustaining the ecological, scenic, and scientific assets in and around State Park lands."
Raptor Monitoring Volunteer Program
The Raptor Monitoring Volunteer Program began in 2005. Starting at two state parks and a handful of volunteers, the program has expanded to over 30 of Colorado's State Parks and enlists the help of over 225 volunteers! Most parks have a lead volunteer that is in charge of day-to-day operations and regular communications with the park's volunteer coordinator and other raptor monitors at their park, while the Resource Stewardship Program provides support through a Raptor Monitoring Program Coordinator. The coordinator supports volunteers through updating maps and nest inventories, providing training and learning opportunities, managing the observation reporting database, and being available to volunteers for planning and trouble-shooting.
Banner Photo: Erickson Smith, Lory State Park
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