Provide technical assistance to organizations seeking expert advice on potential impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitats from development activities and make professional recommendations on how to…

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, awarded the Colorado Department of Natural Resources a formula grant of $3,360,474 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award funds the provision of technical assistance services to organizations seeking expert guidance on potential impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitats resulting from development activities. The awardee delivers professional recommendations on how to avoid and minimize adverse environmental impacts through these technical advisory services.

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, through its Executive Director's Office, leverages its established role as the state's primary natural resource management agency to fulfill this mandate. As a critical intermediary between state and federal wildlife management entities, the department applies specialized expertise in wildlife conservation and habitat protection to support development review and mitigation planning. This technical assistance function aligns with the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act's broader objectives of wildlife conservation and habitat management across Colorado.

Provide technical assistance to organizations seeking expert advice on potential impacts to wildlife and wildlife habitats from development activities and make professional recommendations on how to avoid and minimize potential impacts.