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CPW’s Species Conservation Dashboard: New tool shows agency’s work protecting more than state’s 350 sensitive species

DENVER — During his presentation on planning and implementation for Colorado’s Species of Concern at the July Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, CPW Species Conservation Unit Supervisor David Klute presented the Species Conservation Dashboard, a new tool that will show progress being made to protect more than 350 species in Colorado through the State Wildlife Action Plan.

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Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program to distribute $1.3M in funding this fall — apply now

DENVER — From August 22 to September 30 organizations that expand access to Colorado’s outdoors for traditionally excluded youth can apply for financial support from the Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP), which will award $1.3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants this fall. While Colorado is famed for the worldclass outdoor recreation opportunities it provides, many traditionally excluded communities in Colorado still face barriers to equitable access to the outdoors.

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~ Fruit & berry combinations appeal to every taste ~

Pear & Cranberry Crumble Top Slab Pie PIECRUST 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup ice water, plus more if needed CRUMBLE TOPPING 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar FILLING 5 1/4 pounds firm-ripe Bosc or Anjou pears (about 12), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries Piecrust: Place flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some blueberry-size clumps.

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