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​​​San Luis Valley​ Habitat Partnership Program

CPW Committee

Mission & Purpose:

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Contact:

Kimberly Berscheid

719-227-5221 
[email protected]

​​​San Luis Valley​ Habitat Partnership Program

Mission & Purpose:

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​

Contact:

Kimberly Berscheid

719-227-5221 
[email protected]

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

About this Committee

The San Luis Valley Committee area has seen many changes to wildlife habitat as a result of population growth, expansion of recreation, and subsequent habitat fragmentation. The committee will continue to monitor and adapt to these changes, and projects will be implemented wherever the committee believes that they will effectively reduce or eliminate big game conflicts and assist CPW in achieving game management objectives. The committee has identified current and foreseeable issues for the area an has specified project types and management strategies that are aimed at adapting to these issues in order to continue reducing wildlife conflicts and helping CPW in achieving game management objectives.

 Impact areas include the pronghorn population west of Center, elk on the Rio Grande River corridor between Del Norte and Alamosa, and elk associated with the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. The SLV HPP Committee continues to fund projects including pronghorn surveys, conservation easement transaction cost funding, and fencing to help resolve these issues.

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Committee Guidelines

  • District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
  • Agricultural Status - Not required.
  • Hunting Access - Not required, but preferred.
  • Meeting Attendance - Not required; however, if the applicant will not be present, it is suggested that the DWM or a representative attend to present.
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COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Attention Livestock Growers

The San Luis Valley Habitat Partnership Program (SLVHPP) committee is seeking an individual interested in serving as a Livestock Grower Representative.

If you would like to be considered, please submit your name, contact information, and a statement of interest to Kimberly Berscheid at [email protected] by December 2, 2024.

Applicants should be able to attend the committee meeting on December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office (0722 S CO Rd 1E, Monte Vista, CO 81144).

For additional information about serving on the SLVHPP committee, please contact:

Meet the Committee

Brent Woodward

  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Richard Davie

  • Livestock Grower

Eduardo Duran

  • Bureau of Land Management

Carol Lee Dugan

  • Livestock Grower

Dale Gomez

  • Sportsperson

Mark Bechaver

  • Livestock Grower

Kevin Duda

  • US Forest Service

Dean Lee

  • US Fish & Wildlife Service

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Past Meetings

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Oct

1

San Luis​ HPP Meeting: October 1, 2024

Tuesday, Oct 1

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Mar

27

San Luis Valley HPP Committee Meeting: March 27, 2024

Wednesday, Mar 27

CPW Office

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Jan

17

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: January 17, 2024

Wednesday, Jan 17

CPW Office

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Aug

7

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: August 7, 2023

Monday, Aug 7

CPW Office

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Mar

21

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: March 21, 2023

Tuesday, Mar 21

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Feb

13

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: February 13, 2023

Monday, Feb 13

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Sep

22

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: September 22, 2022

Thursday, Sep 22

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Aug

8

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: August 8, 2022

Monday, Aug 8

Carnegie Library

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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Feb

3

​​​San Luis Valley​ HPP Meeting: February 3, 2022

Thursday, Feb 3

The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage and fences, to assist Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in meeting game management objectives, to assist with private land conservation efforts, and enhance migratory corridors. HPP efforts are primarily aimed at agricultural operators, and focus on problems and objectives for deer, elk, pronghorn and moose.​
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