‘The plan is like a big, heavy flywheel that is starting to turn because the community is putting its collective shoulder to the wheel …’ Read More
Chaffee Chips announces 2022 fire mitigation events
Free slash haul away service heads to five neighborhoods this year Read More
BLM’s John Markalunas recognized for collaborative work
Colorado State Forest Service recognition for wildfire and forestry work Read More
Lost Lake trail to be rerouted
USFS moves to protect natural resources and improve experience Read More
Game Trail earns Firewise USA designation
Large neighborhood becomes 5th site in Chaffee County to earn recognition for wildfire mitigation efforts The Game Trail subdivision northwest […] Read More
Chuck Cichowitz receives national Wilderness award
Founder of Noah’s Ark Rafting & Adventure Co. and Chaffee Rec Council member receives National Wilderness Partnership Award Read More
New forest patrol crew completes first season
Chaffee Rec Rangers clean and contain campsites, install signs and provide presence in popular camping areas Read More
Salida-area wildfire fuel break on track
Private property treatments on Methodist Front slated for springtime completion Read More
Envision hosts working dinner with ranchers
Event identifies new projects to protect rural landscapes and wildlife populations by keeping working lands working.
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New camping management begins to take shape
Chaffee Rec Council members report success at popular sites north of BV Read More
Rec ‘Adopters’ collect thousands of campsite surveys
Large groups, huge campfires a noted impact issue, program manager says Volunteers with Chaffee Recreation Adopters helped collect more than […] Read More
Chaffee awarded $5.7M to reduce community wildfire risk
National Forest Foundation’s Upper Ark Forest Fund wins competitive grant from NRCS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest […] Read More
Great American Outdoors Act funding flows into Chaffee County
Projects slated for the next two years encompass campgrounds, a popular trail and new or replacement restrooms Read More
HOA gets ready for slash haul away event
Free fire mitigation events start soon Read More
Rec Rangers patrol, clean up public lands under new program
New program was developed under the Chaffee County Outdoor Recreation Management Plan helps address the impacts of dispersed camping Read More
Chaffee Rec Adopters help steward public lands
Volunteers use new mobile app to support lands management Read More
Council wins funding for forest treatments north of BV
Railroad Bridge project improves wildlife habitat and helps protect residents, river from potential wildfire Read More
CCCF launches county-wide volunteer portal
Volunteers In Action Chaffee is purpose-built to make volunteering simple Read More