Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Rec… Cut Off?

Attend a Public Meeting — Sept. 26 — To discuss the uncertain future of Management Agency Colorado Parks & Wildlife…

DENVER – Michelle Zimmerman, the Parks and Wildlife Commissioner, will be hosting a public forum meeting in Denver to discuss the uncertain future of wildlife and outdoor recreation management. CPW’s Northeast Regional Manager, Mark Leslie, will join Michelle for a presentation on the financial challenges facing the agency. 

With our recent and expected population growth, we recognize that Colorado’s future is highly connected to the sustainability of parks and natural resources, the availability of open spaces and trails, the conservation of wildlife, and ultimately, to the health of the agency responsible for their management. — Michelle Zimmerman, Parks and Wildlife Commissioner

Earlier this year, a CPW financial sustainability bill passed the Colorado House but failed in a Senate committee. While CPW is an enterprise agency that relies on sportsmen and park users to provide funding for core programs, it still requires an act of the legislature to increase CPW’s prices. In order to avoid anticipated budget shortfalls, CPW is looking at multiple revenue generating concepts. Since 2009, CPW has lost 50 wildlife related positions and cut $40 million from its wildlife operating budget. Permanent park employees have been cut by 5%, and the temporary parks workforce by 10%. Parks and wildlife managers caution that additional cuts are inevitable without an increase in revenue.

Colorado’s natural resources and wildlife are under increasing pressure from a growing human population. This agency has done its best to manage resources, but now we need to find effective ways to increase revenue to meet future challenges and opportunities. This is an important discussion we must have with our constituents. — Mark Leslie, Northeast Regional Manager for CPW

WHAT: Public Meeting on Colorado’s uncertain future for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation management 

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:00 to 7:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)

WHERE:  La Alma Recreation Center, 1325 W. 11th Avenue, Denver

INFORMATION: Call 303-291-7234 or visit website here 
 

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