As springtime starts calling more of us into the outdoors, it’s important to be aware that human activity can put extra stress on wildlife surviving on depleted food supplies. This month, we hope all of you will join us in educating residents and visitors alike to care for the extraordinarily diverse populations of wild animals that call Colorado home.
Colorado was awarded two CARES Act Recovery Assistance planning grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to support Colorado’s economic recovery, including tourism, from the impacts of COVID-19.
The two programs are outlined below to help our partners identify which programs are relevant for their communities. Communities are eligible to participate in both programs.
With the first day of spring right around the corner and warmer days on the horizon, so many are feeling the urge to get outside with special buddies for longer walks and hikes.
That's why this month, we hope you'll join us in encouraging residents and visitors alike to practice responsible recreation with their pets. As we know, few things irritate outdoor stewards more than seeing wildlife disrupted by unleashed dogs or finding a poop bag on a favorite trail.
The Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism (CRAFT) Recovery Mentor program provides up to 50 hours of mentoring for Colorado tourism partners to advance one or more tourism strategies that bolsters their response to a recent crisis or natural disaster.
At the close of 2020 the City of Trinidad, Colorado announced the creation of it’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation. While the first State Office of Outdoor Recreation was created in Utah in 2013, and Colorado created its State Office of Outdoor Recreation in 2015, Trinidad may be the first municipality to create an office dedicated to cultivating an outdoor recreation economy.
As part of the Coalition, you have access to monthly messaging to encourage stewardship of Colorado's precious resources. See below for messages you are welcome to share throughout February to promote safe and responsible travel!
Grant tees up $3 million in recovery work, including $1 million in grants to stakeholders
Jan. 19, 2021 - The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) has secured $2.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), funding recovery work that will include direct assistance for more than 30 Colorado destinations and up to 20 tourism-related industry groups.
As part of the Coalition, you have access to monthly messaging to encourage stewardship of Colorado's precious resources. See below for messages you are welcome to share throughout January to promote winter safety, and watch for themed monthly messaging to share throughout 2021.
DENVER - Dec. 7, 2020 - With growing signs that unprecedented numbers of recreationists will be heading into the Colorado backcountry this winter, Gov.