A surge in recreational camping around Buena Vista and Salida is wreaking havoc on natural areas and spurring Chaffee County authorities to consider closing dozens of dispersed campsites. In the county that’s 82% public land and home to a fifth of the state’s fourteeners, wildlife populations are plunging as habitats disappear,  poorly tended campfires are raising wildfire fears and trash and human waste are overwhelming public lands workers.

Reporter David Gilbert talks with Olivia Prentzel about some of the solutions land managers are looking to adopt in order to preserve the land, but still provide opportunities for campers.

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A surge in recreational camping around Buena Vista and Salida is wreaking havoc on natural areas and spurring Chaffee County authorities to consider closing dozens of dispersed campsites. In the county that&rsquo;s 82% public land and home to a fifth of the state&rsquo;s fourteeners, wildlife populations are plunging as habitats disappear,&nbsp; poorly tended campfires are raising wildfire fears and trash and human waste are overwhelming public lands workers.
Reporter David Gilbert talks with Olivia Prentzel about some of the solutions land managers are looking to adopt in order to preserve the land, but still provide opportunities for campers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;