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White River Habitat Partnership Program
CPW Committee
Mission & Purpose:
The White River Valley is home to some of the largest elk and mule deer herds in the State of Colorado as well as some small herds of pronghorn and moose. The area supports a vibrant agricultural community in addition to active coal mining and oil and gas development.
The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (WRHPP), since its inception in 1993, has worked in cooperation with CPW to significantly reduce the White River Elk herd to within the desired population objective to reduce agricultural conflicts between big game and livestock. Conflicts within the WRHPP area have been greatly reduced. In recent years, the WRHPP committee's focus has been much more proactive on a landscape scale, with habitat improvements designed to assist CPW in achieving deer, elk, pronghorn and moose management objectives.
The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (WRHPP), since its inception in 1993, has worked in cooperation with CPW to significantly reduce the White River Elk herd to within the desired population objective to reduce agricultural conflicts between big game and livestock. Conflicts within the WRHPP area have been greatly reduced. In recent years, the WRHPP committee's focus has been much more proactive on a landscape scale, with habitat improvements designed to assist CPW in achieving deer, elk, pronghorn and moose management objectives.
Contact:
White River Habitat Partnership Program
Mission & Purpose:
The White River Valley is home to some of the largest elk and mule deer herds in the State of Colorado as well as some small herds of pronghorn and moose. The area supports a vibrant agricultural community in addition to active coal mining and oil and gas development.
The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (WRHPP), since its inception in 1993, has worked in cooperation with CPW to significantly reduce the White River Elk herd to within the desired population objective to reduce agricultural conflicts between big game and livestock. Conflicts within the WRHPP area have been greatly reduced. In recent years, the WRHPP committee's focus has been much more proactive on a landscape scale, with habitat improvements designed to assist CPW in achieving deer, elk, pronghorn and moose management objectives.
The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (WRHPP), since its inception in 1993, has worked in cooperation with CPW to significantly reduce the White River Elk herd to within the desired population objective to reduce agricultural conflicts between big game and livestock. Conflicts within the WRHPP area have been greatly reduced. In recent years, the WRHPP committee's focus has been much more proactive on a landscape scale, with habitat improvements designed to assist CPW in achieving deer, elk, pronghorn and moose management objectives.
Contact:
Participate in the Program
Contact Your Local DWM
Before submitting an application, the Committee members require District Wildlife Manager (DWM) involvement in project proposals. Contact your local DWM to determine whether project concepts align with CPW and HPP missions. If you are unsure who your DWM is, the Administrative Assistant III for your local HPP committee will assist you.
- District Wildlife Manager Involvement - Required.
- Agricultural Status - Not required.
- Hunting Access - Not required.
- Meeting Attendance - Required, if the CPW representative has not reviewed project prior to meeting.
- Water Projects - Must include a copy of water permits in application.
Submit a Project
Fill out the HPP project application thoroughly. Most committees require supporting documentation such as maps, itemized material lists or contractor quotes, seed mixes, photos, or other materials that help clarify the scope and goals of the project.
Your DWM and HPP Administrative Assistant can help you complete an HPP project application and schedule you to present your proposal.
The following items should be included with your proposal:
- Maps of the project area.
- Photographs.
- Material quotes.
- Contractor bids.
- Any required permits
Project Application
Apply OnlineCommittee Discretion
Committees maintain flexibility in decision-making. They may choose not to fund a project, adjust the level of funding, or request modifications to improve project outcomes, efficiency, or long-term success.
Whenever possible, applicants should plan to attend the committee meeting where their project is located. This provides an opportunity to present the proposal and respond to any questions or concerns from committee members. Committee meeting dates and locations are listed on their respective committee pages.
Meet the Committee
Bailey Franklin
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Lenny Klinglesmith
- Livestock Grower
Kyle Arnold
- Bureau of Land Management
Jim Brennan
- Livestock Grower
Travis Flaharty
- Sportsperson
Angelo Theos
- Livestock Grower
Curtis Keetch
- US Forest Service
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings
15 results
Aug
25
White River HPP Meeting: August 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026 · 5:30pm - Aug 25, 2026 · 6:30pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Jul
20
White River HPP Meeting: July 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026 · 5:30pm - Jul 20, 2026 · 7:00pm
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
May
19
White River HPP Meeting: May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 · 5:30pm - May 19, 2026 · 6:30pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
May
5
White River HPP Meeting: May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 · 5:30pm - May 5, 2026 · 6:30pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Mar
23
White River HPP Meeting: March 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 · 5:30pm - Mar 23, 2026 · 6:30pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Jan
12
White River HPP Meeting: January 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026 · 5:30pm - Jan 12, 2026 · 7:00pm
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Sep
17
White River HPP Meeting: September 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 · 5:30pm - Sep 17, 2025 · 6:00pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Sep
2
White River HPP Meeting: September 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025 · 5:30pm - Sep 2, 2025 · 6:30pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...
Jun
26
White River HPP Meeting: June 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025 · 5:30pm - Jun 26, 2025 · 6:00pm
The purpose of the Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) is to reduce wildlife conflicts, particularly those associated with forage...