DENVER, Colo. – The “Southern Delivery System Project,” Georgetown bighorn sheep management and a dedication to late Denver Post writer Charlie Meyers headline the agenda for the Colorado Wildlife Commission’s Feb. 11 workshop in Denver.  

The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Hunter Education Building at Division of Wildlife Headquarters, 6060 Broadway.

Colorado Springs Utilities will update the Commission on the “Southern Delivery System Project,” a proposed water delivery system designed to transport water from Lake Pueblo to Colorado Springs and other area water districts. Division staff has worked closely with Colorado Springs Utilities and other SDS partners to ensure measures are in place to mitigate the project’s impacts to fish and wildlife.  The Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan, developed pursuant to C.R.S. section 37-60-122.2, is the focus of this presentation.   

The meeting also features a presentation regarding the Bighorn Sheep Management Plan for Unit S-32 located in Georgetown.  The Georgetown herd is one of the largest in the state, providing distinct hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities.  In addition, the herd is a primary source of bighorn sheep for reintroductions and herd supplementations throughout Colorado and other states.  Division staff will discuss herd health, population objectives, habitat and other related issues.

In addition, the Commission will consider dedicating a portion of Spinney Mountain State Wildlife Area to honor late Denver Post outdoor writer Charlie Meyers.  Meyers, who passed away Jan. 5, 2010, was an avid angler, hunter and advocate for sportsmen and wildlife.   Division staff, responding to a request from the Wildlife Commission and Charlie’s friends, will recommend that the stretch of the South Platte River between Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile reservoirs, commonly referred to as the “The Dream Stream,” be renamed the “Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area.”

Those who cannot attend the meeting can still listen to the proceedings through a live Web audio link on the Division’s Web site. The DOW provides live audio of all its Commission meetings and workshops to keep citizens better informed about the development of regulations by the Commission and how they and Division staff are resolving issues facing Colorado’s wildlife. Access the live audio feed by clicking on the “listen to audio” link on the “Wildlife Commission” Web page during the meeting. Broadcasts are only available during the meeting.

To view the entire agenda for the February Commission Workshop, please visit: http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeCommission/.

The Colorado Wildlife Commission is an 11-member board appointed by the governor. The Commission sets Division of Wildlife regulations and policies for hunting, fishing, watchable wildlife, land purchases and property regulations.

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