Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships

Dan ZimmererStatewide Partnership Coordinatordaniel.zimmerer@state.co.us303-291-7258

Jody KennedyPublic Involvement Specialistjody.kennedy@state.co.us970-281-7330

The Colorado Outdoor Partnership

copartnership.org

Colorado’s people and economy thrive because of our:• healthy lands, water and

wildlife;• working farms and

ranches;• improved hunting, angling

and outdoor recreation opportunities for all.

Vision 2050

Photo: Spencer McKee/The Gazette

Photo: Cheri Alguire (iStock).

INSTAGRAM:

REALITY:

Partnering with local and regional efforts to advance a shared statewide vision.

Some examples - does not feature all coalitions

• Enjoyment and conservation of Colorado’s lands and waters

• Regional framework

• Shared strategy supports local efforts and long-term funding

Goals

StatewideConservation & Recreation Plan

Shared vision and strategy

Regional Partnerships

Building on existing efforts to develop and implement local priorities and plans

CO-OPStatewide advisory body

supports development and implementation of a

shared vision

CPWSupports local planning and

project implementation.Coordinates CO-OP

PWC

GOCO

Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships

DNR Interagency

Council

Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships

FIVE YEAR TIMELINE

Develop Regional

Partnerships initiative

Support regions, coordinate with development of regional plans

(ongoing)

Compile statewide conservation and

recreation plan (align with SCORP)

Local priorities inform state funding

and planning

Evaluate and adapt

2020

Support regions, coordinate with implementation

efforts

July 2023 Jan 2025