AHRA beats seasonal staffing challenges by hiring high school students Read More
New signs promote wildfire danger education
More than 2 dozen new signs placed around the county to alert residents and visitors of fire danger Read More
BLM begins to designate dispersed camping in Chaffee County
Growth in visitation addressed with new camping management plan; Shavano area to be designated next Read More
New recreation staff, restrooms and signage highlighted in report
Chaffee Rec Council shares progress toward addressing growth in visitation and impacts to public lands Read More
Wildfire resiliency supported with new development rules
Construction subject to new requirements that mitigate wildfire hazards as the community develops Read More
Strategic forest treatments begin in Lake County
Updated community wildfire plan drives new work among Forest Health Council partners Read More
‘Doo’ Right initiative delivers a solution to increasing poop problem
Chaffee Rec Council provides free bathroom kits for the backcountry Read More
New fuel break underway along Rodeo Road
Landowners work to reduce the risk of wildfire at the base of Mount Princeton A new wildfire mitigation project is […] Read More
HOAs earn national recognition for wildfire preparedness
Mesa Antero and Chateau Chaparral receive official designations as Firewise USA® sites Read More
Keeping the outdoors clean with Chaffee Rec Adopters
A season of stewardship events include Fourmile, Browns Creek and other popular recreation areas Read More
Forest Health Council reports progress toward wildfire resiliency
More than 5,000 acres treated as Community Wildfire Protection Plan is implemented with nearly 1,100 residents taking action Read More
Chaffee Chips service events announced for 2023
Seven neighborhoods to receive slash haul away service during wildfire mitigation events Read More
Partners agree to develop trails plan with conservation in mind
Chaffee County Trails System and Conservation Plan to encompass trailheads, trail corridors, parking, restrooms and more Read More
Chaffee Fire hires wildfire and mitigation coordinator
Firefighter Jeff Zachman enjoys talking with homeowners about wildfire safety and protecting their investments Read More
Middle schoolers make the grade during forest cleanup
Chaffee Rec Adopters event reinforces classroom lessons through ‘real-world’ outdoor experiences Read More
Whipple Trail gets upgrades to manage growth in popularity
Gateway to public lands from BV River Park seeing more than 140K users a year Read More
Volunteers invited to ‘Adopt’ public lands
Rec Adopters program targets overuse with online sign-up map and advanced mobile monitoring app Read More
Rec Rangers focus on visitor education in 2nd season
Face-to-face interactions promote outdoor ethics as patrol program grows Read More