An unlikely coalition is fighting to protect the Gunnison sage-grouse. Theresa Childers, wildlife biologist at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, is poring over a red-and-blue map revealing ...

In this article, we review the history and process of LWGs in western Colorado that were formed to develop Gunnison sage-grouse (C. minimus) conservation plans. The LWGs were generally convened by ≥1 ...

When summer’s bounty of bugs, seeds, and nectar starts to wane, most birds in Colorado seek warmer climes with good food to offer. But one group of birds sticks it out year-round, subsisting on ...

Another obstacle for county officials to consider is the environmental closures for Gunnison sage grouse habitat protections. "These are back country roads, not highway roads," he said.