Colorado Natural Areas Council

CPW Committee

Mission & Purpose:

Established by the Natu​ral Areas Act of 1977​, ​​​​​the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks ​and Wildlife Commission.​

Colorado Natural Areas Council

Mission & Purpose:

Established by the Natu​ral Areas Act of 1977​, ​​​​​the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks ​and Wildlife Commission.​
2023 Coal Creek Tallgrass Prairie Natural Area Designation Event south of Boulder as part of the Colorado Natural Areas Council/Program

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 Natu​ral 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 Plan

Meet the Council

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Steve Armstead

Gove​r​​nor Appointee

Steve Armstead is a Pollinator Conservation and Nature-Based Climate Solutions Specialist for the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation working in Colorado.

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Josie Heath

Representative o​f 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).

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Richard Reading

Representative of the Parks and Wildlife Commission

Richard Reading, Ph.D. is the Vice President of Science and Conservation at Butterfly Pavilion. 

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Courtney Krause​ ​

Governor Appointee

Bio coming soon!

Castlewood Canyon Natural Area

Colorado Natural Areas Program

The Colorado Natural Areas P​rogram, within Colorado Parks and Wildlife, has been recognizing and conserving Colorado's most important natural places for over 40 years.

2024 Meeting Dates

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Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 4, 2024

Upcoming Meetings

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Past Meetings

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4

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 4, 2024

Wednesday, Dec 4

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office - Red Fox Conference Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Jun

18

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: June 18, 2024

Tuesday, Jun 18

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office - Bighorn Conference Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Mar

4

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: March 4, 2024

Monday, Mar 4

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Dec

5

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 5, 2023

Tuesday, Dec 5

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters Office

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Sep

23

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: September 28, 2023

Saturday, Sep 23

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Jun

6

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: June 6, 2023

Tuesday, Jun 6

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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Mar

30

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: March 30, 2023

Thursday, Mar 30

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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7

Colorado Natural Areas Council Meeting: December 7, 2022

Wednesday, Dec 7

Colorado Parks & Wildlife Headquarters - Red Fox Room

Established by the Natural Areas Act of 1977, the advisory council provides advice on program direction and recommends the designation of natural areas to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.