Plans and Reports
We work with local, state and federal partners to advance our mission, and are accountable to the state legislature by sharing our progress on key funding initiatives. The plans on this page serve as a view into the agency’s historical work, a report on how we’ve used specific legislated funding, and a model for future work fulfilling recreation and conservation needs in Colorado.
Plans and Reports
We work with local, state and federal partners to advance our mission, and are accountable to the state legislature by sharing our progress on key funding initiatives. The plans on this page serve as a view into the agency’s historical work, a report on how we’ve used specific legislated funding, and a model for future work fulfilling recreation and conservation needs in Colorado.
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Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
This five year (2025 to 2029) plan reflects the shared vision and commitment of Colorado outdoor partners to advance recreation enjoyment and conservation of Colorado’s outdoor resources.
Plans
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Strategic Plan
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted the CPW Strategic Plan on November 19, 2015. This plan sets a high-level vision, overarching goals, objectives and strategies that will guide CPW's work into the future. The plan reflects a shared vision that was developed with extensive input from citizens of Colorado, including individuals who use CPW services, the Parks and Wildlife Commission and CPW's dedicated staff.
Statewide Trails Strategic Plan
As part of the “Colorado the Beautiful” initiative, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's State Trails Program prepared a Statewide Trails Strategic Plan. The “Colorado The Beautiful” Initiative emphasizes protecting Colorado’s outdoors, connecting people to the outdoors and linking outdoor areas in Colorado.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Strategic Plan
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted the CPW Strategic Plan on November 19, 2015. This plan sets a high-level vision, overarching goals, objectives and strategies that will guide CPW's work into the future. The plan reflects a shared vision that was developed with extensive input from citizens of Colorado, including individuals who use CPW services, the Parks and Wildlife Commission and CPW's dedicated staff.
Statewide Trails Strategic Plan
As part of the “Colorado the Beautiful” initiative, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's State Trails Program prepared a Statewide Trails Strategic Plan. The “Colorado The Beautiful” Initiative emphasizes protecting Colorado’s outdoors, connecting people to the outdoors and linking outdoor areas in Colorado.
Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy
The strategy’s purpose is to increase and sustain the presence of beaver and beaver-influenced wetlands in suitable habitats, supporting the health of Colorado’s streams and wetlands and the wide range of wildlife species that depend on them.
Wolf Management Plan
The primary goal of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management plan is to identify the steps needed to recover and maintain a viable, self-sustaining wolf population in Colorado, while concurrently working to minimize wolf-related conflicts with domestic animals/livestock, other wildlife and people.
Black Bear Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a bear herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Bighorn Sheep Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a bighorn sheep herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Deer Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a deer herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Elk Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a elk herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Moose Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a moose herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Pronghorn Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a pronghorn herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Mountain Lion Population Management Plans
Mountain lion Data Analysis Unit (DAU) plans provide a description of the lion management strategic goals and objectives within discrete geographic areas of Colorado. A more detailed description of the approach used in formulating the plans can be read in the DAU Revision and Quota Development Process document.
State Park Management Plans
State Park Management Plans serve as an overarching management guide for each park by outlining short- and long-term visitor, recreation, resource, and infrastructure management visions for the park. It charts the management priorities and specific management directions for current and future park staff.
Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy
The strategy’s purpose is to increase and sustain the presence of beaver and beaver-influenced wetlands in suitable habitats, supporting the health of Colorado’s streams and wetlands and the wide range of wildlife species that depend on them.
Wolf Management Plan
The primary goal of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management plan is to identify the steps needed to recover and maintain a viable, self-sustaining wolf population in Colorado, while concurrently working to minimize wolf-related conflicts with domestic animals/livestock, other wildlife and people.
Black Bear Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a bear herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Bighorn Sheep Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a bighorn sheep herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Deer Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a deer herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Elk Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a elk herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Moose Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a moose herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Pronghorn Herd Management Plans
The purpose of a Herd Management plan (HMP) is to integrate the plans and intentions of Colorado Parks and Wildlife with the concerns and ideas of land management agencies and interested public to determine how a pronghorn herd in a Data Analysis Unit (DAU) should be managed.
Mountain Lion Population Management Plans
Mountain lion Data Analysis Unit (DAU) plans provide a description of the lion management strategic goals and objectives within discrete geographic areas of Colorado. A more detailed description of the approach used in formulating the plans can be read in the DAU Revision and Quota Development Process document.
State Park Management Plans
State Park Management Plans serve as an overarching management guide for each park by outlining short- and long-term visitor, recreation, resource, and infrastructure management visions for the park. It charts the management priorities and specific management directions for current and future park staff.
State Wildlife Action Plan
Our State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is the guiding document for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its conservation teams as we strive to make all decisions with conservation in mind. It details our greatest conservation needs.
Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind
This plan focuses extensively on collaborative approaches to problem solving to meet both conservation and recreation goals, and includes the current best practices and science to Colorado's land managers, trail advocates, and conservationists engaged in trail planning.
Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
The mission of the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan is to address the needs of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) in the context of multiple land ownerships, uses, and species through a Conservation Plan.
Habitat Conservation and Connectivity Plan
State Wildlife Action Plan
Our State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) is the guiding document for Colorado Parks and Wildlife and its conservation teams as we strive to make all decisions with conservation in mind. It details our greatest conservation needs.
Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind
This plan focuses extensively on collaborative approaches to problem solving to meet both conservation and recreation goals, and includes the current best practices and science to Colorado's land managers, trail advocates, and conservationists engaged in trail planning.
Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
The mission of the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan is to address the needs of greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) in the context of multiple land ownerships, uses, and species through a Conservation Plan.
Habitat Conservation and Connectivity Plan
Wildlife Recovery Plans
While the State Wildlife Action Plan allows us to prioritize projects for species and habitats, recovery and conservation plans help Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinate with other agencies on wildlife recovery efforts.
Boreal Toad
Boreal Toad
American Peregrine Falcon
Bald Eagle
Burrowing Owl
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse
Ferruginous Hawk
Greater Sage-grouse
Greater Sandhill Crane
Gunnison Sage-grouse
Least Tern
Lesser Prairie-Chicken
Long-billed Curlew
Mexican Spotted Owl
Mountain Plover
Piping Plover
Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse
SW Willow Flycatcher
Western Snowy Plover
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Whooping Crane
American Peregrine Falcon
Bald Eagle
Burrowing Owl
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse
Ferruginous Hawk
Greater Sage-grouse
Greater Sandhill Crane
Gunnison Sage-grouse
Least Tern
Lesser Prairie-Chicken
Long-billed Curlew
Mexican Spotted Owl
Mountain Plover
Piping Plover
Plains Sharp-tailed Grouse
SW Willow Flycatcher
Western Snowy Plover
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Whooping Crane
Arkansas Darter
Bluehead Sucker
Bonytail Chub
Brassy Minnow
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout
Colorado Pikeminnow
Common Shiner
Flannelmouth Sucker
Greenback Cutthroat Trout
Humpback Chub
Lake Chub
Northern Redbelly Dace
Plains Minnow
Razorback Sucker
Rio Grande Chub
Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Rio Grande Sucker
Roundtail Chub
Southern Redbelly Dace
Suckermouth Minnow
Arkansas Darter
Bluehead Sucker
Bonytail Chub
Brassy Minnow
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout
Colorado Pikeminnow
Common Shiner
Flannelmouth Sucker
Greenback Cutthroat Trout
Humpback Chub
Lake Chub
Northern Redbelly Dace
Plains Minnow
Razorback Sucker
Rio Grande Chub
Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout
Rio Grande Sucker
Roundtail Chub
Southern Redbelly Dace
Suckermouth Minnow
Black-footed Ferret
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Kit Fox
Lynx
Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse
River Otter
Swift Fox
White-tailed Prairie Dog
Wolf
Black-footed Ferret
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Kit Fox
Lynx
Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse
River Otter
Swift Fox
White-tailed Prairie Dog
Wolf
Reports
Find updated reports regarding Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s conservation and management activity throughout the state. These reports highlight the work being done by staff each day to conserve the natural resources of Colorado for current and future generations to enjoy.
Get Involved
Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from you about a wide range of parks and wildlife topics and plans.
EngageCPW
To explore current and upcoming projects, share ideas and feedback, and learn more about ways you can engage with CPW, visit https://engagecpw.org/.
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