
White River Habitat Partnership Program
CPW Committee
Mission & Purpose:
Contact:
White River Habitat Partnership Program
Mission & Purpose:
Contact:

Moose cow in water
COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
About This Committee
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.

Get Involved: Sportsperson Representative
The White River Habitat Partnership Program Committee (HPP) is seeking an individual interested in serving as a Sportsperson Representative.
The HPP Program, funded by revenue from the sale of big game licenses, is a collaborative effort that works through
local committees to develop partnerships among land owners, land managers, sportspersons, the public, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Together, we aim to reduce agricultural conflicts, support conservation efforts on private lands, enhance migratory corridors, and assist CPW in meeting game management objectives.
Meetings are usually scheduled on a quarterly basis in Meeker. To be considered, interested parties must submit their name, contact information, and a statement of interest to Kale Watson by Tuesday February 11, 2025. Applicants must be able to attend the committee meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Meeker Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office (73485 Highway 64 Meeker, CO 81641) for an interview with the Committee.
For additional information, please contact:
Kale Watson 970-200-6315 [email protected]
Bailey Franklin 970-942-5111 [email protected]
Committee Guidelines
- 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.
Meet the Committee
Bailey Franklin
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Lenny Klinglesmith
- Livestock Grower
Kyle Arnold
- Bureau of Land Management
Jim Brennan
- Livestock Grower
VACANT
- Sportsperson
Angelo Theos
- Livestock Grower
Curtis Keetch
- US Forest Service
Upcoming Meetings
Past Meetings

Feb
18
White River HPP Meeting: February 18, 2025
Tuesday, Feb 18
CPW Office

Dec
18
White River HPP Meeting: October 3, 2024
Wednesday, Dec 18
CPW Office

Oct
3
White River HPP Meeting: October 3, 2024
Thursday, Oct 3

Mar
25
White River HPP Committee Meeting: March 25, 2024
Monday, Mar 25
CPW Office

Oct
6
White River HPP Meeting: October 6, 2023
Friday, Oct 6

Aug
21
White River HPP Meeting: August 21, 2023
Monday, Aug 21
CPW Office

Jun
9
White River HPP Meeting: June 9, 2023
Friday, Jun 9
CPW Office

May
26
White River HPP Meeting: May 26, 2023
Friday, May 26
CPW Office

Dec
8
White River HPP Meeting: December 8, 2022
Thursday, Dec 8
CPW Office