With 5 water-related deaths already this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife calls for life jacket use over Memorial Day weekend

CPW warns water recreationalists to stay safe after last summer's water-related deaths

With a high number of water recreation-related fatalities last year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is telling people looking to get out in the water to have fun but be careful.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to add 5 watercraft cleaning stations in Northwest Colorado

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is continuing its fight to prevent Aquatic Nuisance Species from spreading in the state’s lakes and reservoirs.  This year, CPW is adding new gear and watercraft cleaning stations across the state to aid in its prevention efforts.  Five of those stations will be placed in Northwest Colorado: River Creek Park, 2965 South Lincoln Ave. in Steamboat Springs Pearl Lake State Park, North Routt Yampa River Hayden Pump Stati…

With 5 water-related deaths already this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife calls for life jacket use over Memorial Day weekend

As the summer season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, Colorado state officials are reminding those who plan to spend time on the water that life jackets do what their name suggests: they save lives. Colorado Parks and Wildlife public information officer Bridget O’Rourke said that the agency is already aware of at least five water-related deaths so far this year, including three at state parks where life jackets were not worn. “We’re going to…