Guest Column: What the Colorado River Drought Task Force should prioritize
A guest column for Colorado Politics written by Pete Kolbenschlag. Read it here.
Guest Column: Do not squander drought task force opportunity
A guest column for the Montrose Daily Press by Pete Kolbenschlag. Read it here.
KVNF Listener Commentary: Failing to Plan
Listen to Pete Kolbenschlag explain why climate action by local leaders is important in this KVNF listener commentary.
KVNF Regional Newscast: LTPBR (Low-Tech Place-Based Restoration) Workshop
On this KVNF regional newscast, Cassie Knust spoke with Elizabeth Agee, the Just Good Food Manager for the Colorado Food and Farm Alliance, about an upcoming river restoration workshop.
This workshop teaches techniques for improving river and wetland habitats. Hosted on a local private ranch that uses regenerative methods for improving pasture and wetland habitats.
Local Motion Interview with Elizabeth Agee about Permaculture
Listen to our Just Good Food Manager, Elizabeth Agee talk about Connecting with the Environment through Permaculture in this KVNF interview.
CPR Article “When it comes to the next Farm Bill, Colorado producers have a lot of opinions, and concerns”
With the current Farm Bill set to expire, Colorado's farming community is anxious about its renewal, fearing cuts or insufficient funding amidst rising costs and the need for adaptation to climate change. The bill, which must be reauthorized every five years, supports farmers with programs ranging from crop insurance to assistance in land purchasing, and its renewal is seen as vital for the sustainability of the agricultural sector and rural communities. Read the article here.
How recent legislation will help Western Slope farmers By Mark Waltermire
A guest column in The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel by Mark Waltermire. Read it here.
COFFA interviewed about the latest IPCC report
Check out this KVNF Local Motion episode where Pete Kolbenschlag shares ideas for immediate climate action in response to the latest IPCC report
Local Hotchkiss Farmer: AJ Carillo writes, ‘We need Congress to act on climate change’ Article
Published in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, read it here.
Guest Column: Too much talk, too little action from the Interior Dept. on conservation
In this Colorado Sun guest column, Pete Kolbenschlag writes, “If a summer of high temperatures and low Colorado River flows is not the right time to stop fossil-fuel development on public lands, when is the right time?”
Guest Column: Biden infrastructure directives a win for rural Colorado
Pete Kolbenschlag writes about Build Back Better in this Post Independent guest column.
Guest Column: Biden's first 100 days is just the start
Written by Pete, this column in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel discusses political action for the climate emergency. Read it here.
Local North Fork Business owner Jeff Schwartz writes about COGCC rules
Read this Grand Junction Daily Sentinel article, “COGCC rules can help rural economies be more resilient” by Jeff Schwartz here.