Colorado Natural Areas Council
CPW Committee
Mission & Purpose:
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Colorado Natural Areas Council
Mission & Purpose:
Contact:
2023 Coal Creek Tallgrass Prairie Natural Area Designation Event south of Boulder
COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
About the Colorado Natural Areas Council
The Colorado Natural Areas Council (CNAC) was created by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, and renewed in 2024. The advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Strategic Plan for the Colorado Natural Areas Program
An updated strategic plan and vision statement for the Colorado Natural Areas Program has been collectively written by CNAP staff and CNAC members.
Review the PlanMeet the Council
Lynn Riedel
Chair, Governor Appointee
Lynn has spent her career in natural resources management in Colorado, initially working with the National Park Service at Dinosaur National Monument.
Phyllis Pineda Bovin
Vice Chair, Governor Appointee
Phyllis Pineda Bovin is a natural resource specialist with a background in entomology and natural history studies. She holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences (1995), and a M.S. in Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management (Entomology; 2002), both from Colorado State University.
Jessica Pierce
Governor Appointee
Bioethicist Dr. Jessica Pierce is a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical School.
Steve Armstead
Governor Appointee
Steve Armstead is a Pollinator Conservation and Nature-Based Climate Solutions Specialist for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation working in Colorado.
Josie Heath
Representative of the Board of Land Commissioners
Josie has extensive experience in public service. She served more than 20 years (1995-2017) as CEO and President of the Community Foundation for Boulder County and was a Boulder County Commissioner (1982-1990).
Richard Reading
Representative of the Parks and Wildlife Commission
Richard Reading, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Science and Conservation at Butterfly Pavilion.
Courtney Krause
Governor Appointee
Bio coming soon!
Colorado Natural Areas Program
The Colorado Natural Areas Program, within Colorado Parks and Wildlife, has been recognizing and conserving Colorado's most important natural places for over 40 years.
2024 Meeting Dates
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 4, 2024
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Dec
4
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 4, 2024
Wednesday, Dec 4
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office - Red Fox Conference Room
Jun
18
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: June 18, 2024
Tuesday, Jun 18
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office - Bighorn Conference Room
Mar
4
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: March 4, 2024
Monday, Mar 4
Dec
5
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 5, 2023
Tuesday, Dec 5
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office
Sep
23
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: September 28, 2023
Saturday, Sep 23
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room
Jun
6
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: June 6, 2023
Tuesday, Jun 6
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room
Mar
30
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: March 30, 2023
Thursday, Mar 30
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room
Dec
7
Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 7, 2022
Wednesday, Dec 7
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room