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Two men in suits shake hands while two others look onNews Release:  May 2, 2012 Agriculture Secretary and Colorado Governor Release Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado Roadless Rule

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the final Colorado Roadless Rule.
Public Land Increasingly Popular for Growing Illegal Marijuana

Forest Service Law Enforcement eradicates an illegally grown marijuana (.pdf) site on a national forest. 

Forest Service You Tube Channel Are you "in the know" about illegal marijuana grow sites on public land?
IMAGE: small picnic table and bench made of bark beetle killed pine and leather journalRegional Forester Honor Awards
Rocky Mountain Region

The Regional Forester Honor Awards are presented each year for outstanding achievement by Forest Service partners and employees. The Rocky Mountain Region reserves this award as its highest honor. Congratulations award recipients!

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This Month in Forest Service History

May

May 3, 1911 - "How Counting Sheep Saved the Forest Service" (leaving FS website) also known as U.S. v. Grimaud. -courtesy of Peeling Back the Bark and Char Miller.

May 10, 1872 - The Mining Law of 1872, also known as the General Mining Act of 1872, passed by the U.S. Congress. Interested in learning more about historic mining in Colorado - Check out the GMUG National Forest Special Heritage Places or follow the link to this month in FS history.

May 12, 1905 - Gunnison Forest Reserve, Colorado, established by President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #553.

May 15 - USDA celebrates 150 years

May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helen's erupts. Link to Mount St. Helen's website.

May 22, 1902 - Medicine Bow Forest Reserve, Wyoming, established by President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #474. More information at this month in FS history.

May 22, 1902 - Enlargement of Big Horn Forest Reserves, President Theodore Roosevelt, Proclamation #475. More information at this month in FS history.

May 30 - Memorial Day

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Colorado Water 2012

U.S. Forest Service is pleased to join partners throughout the state to celebrate Colorado Water 2012; a statewide celebration of water -- past, present and future.