By Katie Fiegenbaum, Cortez Journal Staff Writer
“It is very encouraging to see these initiatives, especially with the emphasis on watershed and water quality as they relate to forest health,” said Aaron Kimple, program coordinator for the San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership. The partnership is a community group of stakeholders focused on improving forest health in the San Juan Mountains.
News Release DURANGO, Colorado – December 13, 2017 – San Juan National Forest fire officials are warning that continued dry conditions in Southwestern Colorado mean that fire danger is a concern. In late November, a man target shooting with incendiary ammunition on private property adjacent to National Forest lands started a fire north of Durango…
By Melissa Stedman, Pagosa Sun staff The San Juan Headwaters Forest Health Partnership (SJHFHP) is beginning an assessment and prioritization of risks from wildfire on watersheds, such as on water supplies and facilities, in order to asses their vulnerability to wildfire and highlight areas in need of mitigation or treatment to reduce the impact of…
PAGOSA SPRINGS – The Pagosa Ranger District plans to burn approximately 800 acres in the Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa areas, beginning the week of Sept 12, 2016. The units are between the Newt Jack and Turkey Springs Roads northwest of Pagosa Springs. This project expands upon earlier prescribed burns, which took place last month as part…
Join San Juan Headwaters for a fun day of monitoring and learning. The day will offer hands on experience with forest monitoring tools and discussions with experts on how changes in forests impact wildlife. When: June 14, 2014 Where: Cloman Park, Pagosa Springs, CO REGISTER HERE if you would like to attend. For information on…
Durango, Colorado – September 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The small lightning-caused fire located three miles southwest of Henderson Lake in the Bear Creek drainage on Missionary Ridge is at 1.25 acres. The area received light rain today, which moderated burning conditions, with minimal fire activity noted by the crew onsite. Firefighters will continue…
Prescribed Burns Planned for Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa and First Fork Areas on the Pagosa Ranger District Release Date: Apr 5, 2018 The Pagosa Ranger District is planning to burn approximately 400 acres in the Turkey Springs/Brockover Mesa areas northwest of Pagosa Springs, CO. Operations may begin as early as the week of April 9th; actual dates of…