Colorado is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. It’s also one of the harshest, as it has so many types of weather, sometimes all within the same day. This is brutal on my car, yes, but it can also make things difficult for local wildlife. Easing the difficulties of animal migrationsContinue reading “Colorado Migration Corridor Conserved By Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation”
Tag Archives: Conservation
Idaho Elk Habitat Receives $2.1 Million in Upgrades
Idaho is home to countless animals, plants, and other wildlife. Covering an area of 83,570 square miles, the state has a lot of ground to cover for local conservation groups looking to help wildlife flourish. Thankfully, they have some help. Lately, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has raised over $2.1 million to revitalize Idaho elk habitatContinue reading “Idaho Elk Habitat Receives $2.1 Million in Upgrades”
RMEF Rounds Up $1.1 Million For Colorado Elk Habitats
Colorado is known for its natural beauty and variety of landscapes. If you like the desert, we have that. If you like the plains, we have that, too. If you want to wander through the forest, Colorado is the perfect state. Unfortunately, some people forget that these areas are more than recreational. These beautiful landsContinue reading “RMEF Rounds Up $1.1 Million For Colorado Elk Habitats”
RMEF Grants Colorado $1.1 Million With Help of Partners
As the urban areas of my home state of Colorado continue to expand, more attention is being paid to its natural resources. Local Coloradans love the beautiful wilderness and varying landscapes. These citizens include the almost 15,000 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation members. Now, through hard work and determination, the RMEF grants Colorado $1.1 million dollarsContinue reading “RMEF Grants Colorado $1.1 Million With Help of Partners”
Lessons from an Eagle: Conservation Out in the Field
I come from a generation where nobody calls each other. Texts are the preferred way to communicate which makes it especially odd (or suspicious) to receive a phone call. Recently, I found myself getting a call from my Aunt Judi. The instant dread of ‘Who died?” set in and I picked up. I instantly recognizedContinue reading “Lessons from an Eagle: Conservation Out in the Field”
RMEF Gives $1 Million Toward Wildfire Recovery Efforts
I lived in California for the first 30 years of my life and now live in Colorado. This means that I’ve lived my whole life seeing the devastation caused by wildfires. Entire mountainsides blackened with ash and death, families displaced as their homes burn, and animals with nowhere to go. These tragic scenes happen everyContinue reading “RMEF Gives $1 Million Toward Wildfire Recovery Efforts”
RMEF Grants Over $750,000 to Idaho Conservation Efforts
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is making it clear that they mean business by putting up some big numbers. The organization made an initial donation of $202,550. With the help of their partners, they grew that money to an outstanding $750,639 to help with Idaho conservation efforts. Click below to get more information from AllOutdoor. RMEF GrantsContinue reading “RMEF Grants Over $750,000 to Idaho Conservation Efforts”
RMEF Shells Out $180,000 To Aid Elk Migration Research
One of the keys to preserving our natural resources, more specifically the four-legged ones, is understanding how they move. Migration patterns are key. Knowing where animals are going gives us insights into why they’re going there. Are they moving toward food? Are they moving away from predators or human developments? These are the questions thatContinue reading “RMEF Shells Out $180,000 To Aid Elk Migration Research”
Big Horn Armory Donates $2,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation
Seeing the outdoor industry care for their communities makes me proud to be a part of it. These past few years have been tough for a lot of us, and for some, work has been scarce. This is why programs like Hunters for the Hungry seek to lift up those who have stumbled along theirContinue reading “Big Horn Armory Donates $2,000 to the Wyoming Wildlife Federation”
RMEF Gives New Mexico Wildlife a $291,000 Boost
Doing what they do best, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (among others) has raised over $290,000. This money is set to benefit wildlife in the Land of Enchantment including elk, wolves, and mule deer. With such an arid climate, volunteers are determined to protectContinue reading “RMEF Gives New Mexico Wildlife a $291,000 Boost”
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