Colorado: Environment / Energy

  1. After the Fire - Flooding Risk Information -

    Includes a flood preparedness brochure, what to do during a flood event, areas of heightened concern, flood preparedness and mitigation, and more. From the City of Colorado Springs.
  2. Aiken Audubon Society -

    Colorado Springs chapter of the National Audubon Society.
  3. Aspen Leaf Pass -

    For Colorado residents 64 or older, allows unlimited access to all Colorado State Parks for a reduced rate, as well as discounts on camping.
  4. Camping & Hiking in Bear Country -

    From the Colorado Division of Wildlife - includes information about local bears, tips on how not to attract bears to your campsite, and what to do if you encounter a bear.
  5. Center for Colorado & the West -

    Explore photographs, videos, articles, resource guides and more on a wide variety of topics such as land & natural resources, mining, people & places, cultural communities, and more. From Auraria Library.
  6. Clean Cities Colorado -

    "Promotes alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction." Also, click on the "Southern Colorado" tab to find the Southern Colorado Coalition.
  7. Colorado Avalanche Information Center -
  8. Colorado Bar Association Water Law Section -
  9. Colorado Birding Society -

    Bird photos, sightings, locations, checklists, and trips.
  10. Colorado Birding Trail -

    Explore trails through Colorado with descriptions of the wildlife and birds you might observe.
  11. Colorado by the Numbers -

    Online statistical abstract for the state of Colorado. Provides links to government information on topics such as crime, education, health, endangered species, immigration, poverty, taxation, transportation, and much more.
  12. Colorado Climate and Hazard Data -

    Information on snow, floods, drought, fire, and earthquakes. From the U.S. Geological Survey.
  13. Colorado Climate Center -

    From Colorado State University - climate monitoring, drought information, etc.
  14. Colorado Community Wildfire Protection Plans -

    From the Colorado State Forest Service.
  15. Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) -
  16. Colorado Electricity -
  17. Colorado Geological Survey -
  18. Colorado Geology -

    From the Colorado Geological Survey - includes timescale, events, earthquake information, hazards, etc.
  19. Colorado Lightning Resource Page -

    From the National Weather Service.
  20. Colorado Minerals -

    Active and abandoned mines, mineral resources, newsletters, etc.
  21. Colorado Mining Facts -
  22. Colorado National Forests, Grasslands, & Parks Map -
  23. Colorado Natural Areas Program - CNAP -

    Learn about natural areas, and their native communities, geological features, paleontologic features, rare plant species, and animals.
  24. Colorado Public Utilities Commission -
  25. Colorado Springs Utilities -

    Information about rates, rebates, safety, conservation, etc.
  26. Colorado State Parks -

    General information, reservations, programs, etc. Includes map.
  27. Colorado Water Courts -
  28. Colorado Water Institute -
  29. Colorado Water Law Guide -

    From the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law.
  30. Colorado Winter Weather and Travel Tips/Resources -

    From the Colorado Division of Emergency Management.
  31. Colorado's Biological Map and Data Resource -

    Provides information and maps related to hunting, fishing, wildlife species, habitat and conservation planning for audiences with different levels of subject expertise. The Natural Diversity Information Source is from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
  32. Columbine Pass -

    Discounted pass to all 42 Colorado state parks for disabled Colorado residents.
  33. Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, & Snow Network -
  34. CoTrip -

    Find the current conditions on Colorado's interstates and highways. Includes road conditions, weather map, closures, live traffic speeds, traveler information, and more. From the Colorado Department of Transportation.
  35. CSU Cooperative Extension -

    Gardening, insects, crops, livestock, baking, canning, etc.
  36. Defensible Space -

    Provides information on creating a wildfire-defensible zone around your home. From the Colorado State Forest Service.
  37. Drought Information Center -

    From NOAA - current + historical hazards, indexes, maps, etc.
  38. Drought Resources -

    Includes information on water conservation and restrictions, and the impact of extreme droughts. From Colorado State University.
  39. Environmental Topic A-Z -

    From the Dept. of Public Health & Environment.
  40. Fall Colors -

    Current reports, photos, chemistry from the National Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region.
  41. Fire & Aviation Management -

    From the US Forest Service. Includes information on current fires, restrictions, safety, and more.
  42. Fire Adapted Communities -

    Tips on protecting your home, neighborhood, business, parks & public lands. Also outlines roles of residents & homeowners, fire & emergency responders, forest & land managers, and civic & community leaders.
  43. Fire Bans & Danger -

    Information on current fire restrictions & bans. From the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.
  44. Helen Fowler Library Links (Denver Botanic Gardens) -

    Links to web sites including plant societies, local resources, plant images, and more.
  45. History of Mining in Colorado -
  46. Hydraulic Fracturing -

    Overview of "fracking," including links to an interactive map, fact sheet, multimedia collection, and related links. From the USGS.
  47. Information Sheet on Hail in Colorado -

    Hail facts & figures from Colorado State University.
  48. Insect Online Fact Sheets -

    From the CSU Cooperative Extension.
  49. Kid's Activities from the Division of Wildlife -

    Puzzles and games, videos, guides, information on Colorado wildlife, how to survive in the outdoors, and much more.
  50. Landscope Colorado -

    Learn more about the natural geography, threats & issues, plants & animals, ecosystems & habits and conservation efforts and opportunities in Colorado.
  51. Local and State Weather Information -

    Links to the Weather section in Recommended Websites.
  52. National Interagency Fire Center -

    The nation's support center for wildland firefighting.
  53. National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, Historic Sites and Trails in Colorado -
  54. National Snow and Ice Data Center -

    From the University of Colorado.
  55. National Weather Service - Central Region Headquarters -

    Central Region Headquarters; including Colorado Springs.
  56. NRCS Photo Gallery -

    Natural Resources Conservation Service Photo Gallery contains photos from across the USA. Sortable by subject, the photos cover everything from crops, fires, wetlands, wildlife, historic, and even just beautiful scenic pictures. You can also narrow down by state to just view photographs set in Colorado.
  57. Planttalk Colorado™ -

    Provides information on over 500 horticultural topics such as design, houseplants, soils, water consideration, and more. Also features an "Ask an Expert" format. From the Colorado State University Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Green Industries of Colorado.
  58. Protect Your Home, Forest and Property From Wildfire -

    From the Colorado State Forest Service.
  59. Quick Guide to State Wildfire and Drought Information -

    From the the Colorado State Publications Library.
  60. Real-Time Colorado Road and Weather Conditions -

    From the Colorado Department of Transportation.
  61. Rebates from Colorado Springs Utilities -

    From Colorado Springs Utilities - click on "Ways to Save" to select rebates for appliances, cooling & heating, duct sealing, insulation & air sealing, irrigation, rebuilding, renewable energy, watersense toilets, and windows.
  62. Recharge Colorado -

    Publications on energy conservation, including information for homeowners, weatherization services, green jobs, renewable energy, and more from the Governor's Energy Office.
  63. Recharge Colorado - Residential Resources -

    Publications, saving tips and guides, and helpful links from the Governor's Energy Office.
  64. Recovery Information for Wildfires -

    Tax information, flood safety, insurance, crisis counseling, disaster unemployment coverage, and more. From the Colorado Office of Emergency Management.
  65. Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center (RMACC) -

    Central point for mobilization of wildfire resources and incidents for Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
  66. Rocky Mountain Llama & Alpaca Association -
  67. Rocky Mountain National Park -
  68. Rush to the Gold -

    Reports on current conditions for fall foliage in Colorado state parks.
  69. Social and Economic Issues of the Hayman Fire -

    From the US Forest Service.
  70. Synopsis of Colorado Water Law -

    From the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
  71. Waldo Canyon Fire Information -

    From InciWeb.
  72. Waldo Canyon Fire Information -

    Links to the Wildfires/Floods section of Recommended Websites.
  73. Waldo Canyon Fire: Post Fire Flood Risk Assessment/Information -

    Map viewer shows potential flood points. From the City of Colorado Springs.
  74. WaterWatch -

    View maps with water conditions including streamflow, flood, drought, past flow/runoff, and more. Also includes annual summaries. From the USGS.
  75. Weather History -

    Select by city, state or ZIP code, history goes back to 1945.
  76. Wildfire Mitigation & Education -

    From the Colorado State Forest Service.
  77. Wildlife in Colorado -

    Information on wildlife species, threatened and endangered, fishing, and hunting.
  78. Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping -

    From the CSU Cooperative Extension.
  79. Your Complete Fall Foliage Guide -

    Scenic Colorado drives, sorted by region.