Department of the
Interior
U.S. Fish &
Wildlife Service
764 Horizon Drive,
South Annex A
Grand Junction, Colorado
81506
(970) 243-2778
Mission:
To conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats
for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Expertise:
Fish and wildlife service, endangered species, birds of prey, wetlands,
environmental contaminants, migratory birds.
Resources:
Classroom presentations about environmental subjects; teacher workshops;
publications.
STATE AGENCIES
Colorado Department
of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street,
Room 718
Denver, Colorado
80203
(303) 866-2115
Mission:
To develop, preserve and enhance Colorado's natural resources for the benefit
and enjoyment of its citizens - both now and in the future.
Expertise:
Oversees almost all natural resources and environmental issues that affect
water, wildlife, state parks, outdoor recreation, minerals, gas, oil and
geology.
Resources:
The Governor's Celebrate Colorado environmental awards; Diversity Scholarship
program; youth in natural resources.
Colorado Division
of Water Resources
Region 4 Office
1540 East Niagra Road
/ P.O. Box 456
Montrose, Colorado
81401 / 81402
(970) 249-6622
Mission:
To serve the water resource needs of the public and to distribute, conserve,
protect, develop and maximize the beneficial use of the State's present
and future water supplies.
Expertise:
Water rights; water measurement, dam safety, and well permits.
Resources:
Dam safety information, Colorado water resource information, well permit
information. |
Colorado Division
of Wildlife
2300 S. Townsend Avenue
Montrose, Colorado
81401
(970) 249-3431
Mission:
To manage, protect and enhance the wildlife and its environment for the
use and enjoyment of Colo-rado and its visitors.
Expertise:
Wildlife biology, ecology, land management, population dynamics, aquatic
and fish management, wildlife and fisheries inventory techniques, environmental
education, GIS mapping, hunter education, survival and shooting sports.
Resources:
Educational materials, maps, workshops, field trips, classroom presentations,
wildlife pictures, special wildlife publications, education grants.
Colorado Soil Conservation
Board
764 Horizon Drive,
Suite 129
Grand Junction, Colorado
81506-8720
(970) 243-5068
Mission:
Promote natural resource management through educational activities. Works
mainly with private landowners.
Expertise:
Revegetation of disturbed areas, riparian management/improvements, pole
plantings, weed control, water cycle, and water quality.
Resources:
Field trips, riparian studies, ground water model/demonstrations, and plant
identification.
Colorado State Forest
Service
102 Par Place
Suite 3
Montrose, Colorado
81401
(970) 249-9051
Mission:
Achieve stewardship of Colorado's environment through forestry outreach
and service.
Expertise:
Forest land management planning, conservation education, community forestry,
wildland fire, prescribed fire, forest stewardship, and wildlife habitat
enhancement practices.
Resources:
Publications, audiovisual materials, conservation education materials. |
