Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Brush

06/01/2026

05/13/2026

Due to the lack of personnel the boat ramp hours at Jumbo Reservoir will be 6am to 8pm daily until further notice.

04/28/2026

HELICOPTER SURVEY NOTICE: Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be conducting greater prairie-chicken population surveys via helicopter in Morgan and Logan counties from April 27 until May 15. Helicopters will be flying low to the ground in order to count populations and survey lek reproduction. Weather permitting, flights will start at sunrise and end about 2 hours after sunrise. These surveys are designed to support development of CPW's Habitat Conservation and Connective Plan and enhance our knowledge and management of the species. Questions about the flights can be directed to the CPW Brush Office at 970-842-6300.

04/27/2026

Volunteer Opportunity: Come help improve habitat at Andrick Ponds State Wildlife Area by assisting with tree and shrub planting! We will be planting and assortment of juniper, cedar, choke cherry, and sumac to support habitat for small game, large game, and upland birds.

Please bring work gloves, food, water, and any necessary clothing to be outside for the duration of the work day. All other necessary tools will be provided.

**Trees and shrubs will be hand planted using shovels, expect a fair amount of stooping, standing, and walking on uneven ground**

We will have water jugs to refill water bottles, and there is a bathroom available on site.

Find all the details and sign up here:
https://cpwconnect.state.co.us/PublicActivityVolunteerRegistration/b8ffd700-29bf-4d0a-8637-85d2fe332c7a

04/13/2026

Julesburg Reservoir (Jumbo) Boat Ramp is opening Wednesday April 15th. Vessels must be inspected at the ANS (Aquatic Nuisance Species) Station located at the East Boat ramp before being launched anytime. Vessels must be off the Reservoir by Sunset. Operation hours for ANS Station are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.

04/01/2026

Don't forget it's time to update your fishing licenses and SWA access passes! Stop in the Brush office Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

Photo at Prewitt Reservoir, Thank you Fred Espinoza!

03/24/2026

We are looking for seasonal help in multiple areas are you looking for a summer job? Please check out the listing and contact us at the Brush office if you have any questions 970-842-6300.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5280049/temporary-wildlife-habitat-technician-northeast-colorado

03/11/2026

Only 6 seats available!! There is an upcoming 2 day hunter education class in Brush on March 27-28th from 8am-4pm at the Jaycee Building.
Sign up and get all the details here:
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/240807

02/27/2026

The boat ramp is now open at Prewitt Reservoir. Please be advised that this is wakeless lake. Also, every vessel needs to have a lifejacket for each individual, a Coast Guard type three approved. Here is a link for more information on boating in Colorado.

https://cpw.state.co.us/activities/boating