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San Juan National Forest Rescues Unique Native Cutthroat Trout From Path of Stoner Mesa Fire
Governor Polis authorized $2.5 million in emergency funds and the Colorado National Guard to support response efforts involving 2,395 personnel and 41 aircraft battling nine large wildfires.
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San Juan National Forest rescues unique native cutthroat trout from path of Stoner Mesa Fire
Colorado Parks and Wildlife RICO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Aquatic biologists have stepped up to save one of Colorado's most precious natural resources. In the southwest region of the state, the Stoner Mesa fire continues to grow. As the fire was approaching Wildcat Creek, a team had a short window to relocate a unique strain of Colorado River Cutthroat trout. Courtesy: Colorado Parks and Wildlife “Because the headwaters of Wildcat Creek are located very…
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Gov. Polis declares statewide disaster emergency amid ‘historic fire activity’ in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order on Thursday declaring a statewide disaster emergency due to weather conditions that are fueling multiple wildfires and the risk of new wildfires in Colorado. As nine large wildfires and 24 uncontained fires burn across the state, the executive order allocates funds for wildfire emergency response and authorizes the use of the Colorado National Guard according to a news release from the Governor’s Office…
Much of the state is affected by wildfires across the southwest corner of the state, prompting Governor Polis to sign an executive order declaring a state of emergency. On August 13, 2025, Governor Jared Polis announced he had signed an executive order declaring a state of disaster. This is due to the critical fire conditions and record-high fire hazard rates affecting Colorado. The action does not focus on any specific fire, but rather strength…
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