Lower Colorado River Habitat Partnership Program
CPW Committee
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Lower Colorado River Habitat Partnership Program
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COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
About this Committee
On January 15, 1993, the Lower Colorado River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (LCRHPP) was appointed by the CWC to resolve conflicts between the White River elk herd and livestock producers in game management units 25, 26 and 34. The LCRHPP Committee expanded in 2003 and now encompasses Game Management Units (GMU) 25, 26, 33, 34 35, 36, 43, 44, 45, 47, 444 and 471. Of the approximate 4,000 square miles in the program area, 23% is private owned lands, 17% is BLM, 58% is USFS and less than 1% is State of Colorado. Winter range for elk is split almost equally between public and private lands with 517 square miles located on private property and 532 on public property.
While conflicts between big game and livestock still exist, the LCRHPP committee remains focused on them and believes those conflicts have been reduced. Given the human growth in this area, their efforts have turned to improving remaining habitat in their area, which will help achieve and maintain herd objectives and hunting opportunities.
Committee Guidelines
- District Wildlife Manager involvement is required
- Agricultural Status Required - No, but preferred and taken into consideration during project review
- Hunting Access Required - No, but highly encouraged
- Conservation Easement- Up to $10,000.00
2025 Meeting Dates
Committee Meeting, February 5, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Glenwood Springs Office
88 Wildlife Way
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Meet the Committee
Committee Member
- Darren Chacon
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Committee Member
- Loyd Gerard
- Livestock Grower
Committee Member
- Pat Luark
- Livestock Grower
Committee Member
- Mike Goscha
- Livestock Grower
Committee Member
- Rick Bumgardner
- Sportsperson
Committee Member
- Nick Jaramillo
- Bureau of Land Management
Committee Member
- Phil Nyland
- US Forest Service
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
Aug
22
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting Notice: August 22, 2024
Thursday, Aug 22
Eagle County Government Building
Jul
10
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting Notice: July 10, 2024
Wednesday, Jul 10
CPW - Glenwood Springs Office
Apr
10
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting Notice: April 10, 2024
Wednesday, Apr 10
Eagle County Government Building
Feb
7
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: February 7, 2024
Wednesday, Feb 7
CPW Office
Aug
23
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: August 23, 2023
Wednesday, Aug 23
Gypsum Public Library
Jul
19
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: July 19, 2023
Wednesday, Jul 19
CPW Office
Mar
28
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: March 28, 2023
Tuesday, Mar 28
Eagle County Government
Aug
17
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: August 17, 2022
Wednesday, Aug 17
CPW Office
Jul
11
Lower Colorado River HPP Meeting: July 11, 2022
Monday, Jul 11
Luark Ranch