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Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Rockies

Regional office of the Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ for Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah
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Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Rockies is the regional office of the Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ serving Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah with science, education, and policy. We are an inclusive, nonpartisan organization that collaborates with diverse stakeholders in order to find solutions that better birds and communities.

Articles by Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Rockies

A flock of Black-necked Stilts flies over a wetland.
Land Donation Secures a Future for Wildlife at Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ’s Gillmor Sanctuary
December 17, 2020 — Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ receives a 413-acre donation critical to shorebird habitat from Epperson Associates, LLC.
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Yellow Warbler.
New Protections for Wildlife in Colorado’s Energy Future
December 07, 2020 — The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has adopted a groundbreaking model for energy development after months of public involvement.
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A Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
Congress Should Remove Political Rider that Harms Sage-Grouse
December 04, 2020 — A rider would prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from listing the Greater Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act.
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A Greater Sage-Grouse displays on a road at dusk.
Converse County Oil and Gas Project Poses Serious Threats to Raptors, Sage-Grouse
August 25, 2020 — Conservation groups protest plan to build 5,000 new wells in critical wildlife habitat.
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A Greater Sage-Grouse performing a courtship display.
Sage Advice From a Sage-Grouse Expert
May 18, 2020 — Retired wildlife biologist Dr. Jack Connelly speaks up on the importance of sage-grouse habitat protections.
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Great Egret displaying its breeding plumes.
6 Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 2020 — Enjoy and help birds on Earth Day’s 50th anniversary.
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Littleleaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus intricatus).
Littleleaf Mountain Mahogany
February 26, 2014 — An unsung hero of the winter dry garden
ROCKIES Native Plants
Greenleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula)
Colorado's Hardy Manzanitas
January 29, 2014 — Help birds and brighten winters with these native evergreen shrubs.
ROCKIES Native Plants