The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an expansion to several new social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky. This move is part of the department’s ongoing effort to enhance public engagement and improve communication with residents about Colorado’s natural resources and its programs.
According to the department, the goal is to broaden digital outreach and provide more ways for sharing information on conservation efforts and environmental initiatives. The DNR stated that these channels will help support strategic priorities such as advancing biodiversity, balancing conservation and recreation, facilitating the energy transition, enhancing tribal engagement, and strengthening climate resilience.
“We aim to broaden our digital reach and provide diverse channels for sharing critical information about Colorado’s natural resources, conservation efforts, and environmental initiatives while supporting the department’s strategic priorities: advancing biodiversity, balancing conservation and recreation, facilitating the energy transition, enhancing tribal engagement, and strengthening climate resilience.”
As Colorado approaches its 150th year of statehood, the department said it recognizes a need to respond strategically to growing natural resource challenges in the state. “As Colorado nears its 150th year of statehood, we recognize the need to respond strategically to our state’s growing natural resource challenges. By connecting with Coloradans on a diverse array of social media platforms, we hope to better inform, educate, and engage with the public on pressing environmental matters that affect our state and greater inform the public on our Divisions activities and accomplishments.”
The DNR invited members of the public to follow their new accounts for updates related to natural resource management.
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources manages water, soil, wildlife, recreation areas, and energy across several divisions. These include Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Colorado Water Conservation Board; Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety; Division of Water Resources; Energy & Carbon Management Commission; State Land Board; as well as special programs like the Avalanche Information Center. The agency also partners with Colorado State University for forestry services.
All divisions work collectively toward developing and preserving resources for current residents while keeping future generations in mind. Their focus remains on five key areas: biodiversity advancement; balancing conservation with recreational use; managing energy transitions; improving relationships with tribal nations; and addressing climate resilience.
For more details or updates from DNR’s various divisions or initiatives—including links to all their new social media accounts—residents are encouraged to visit their website or Linktree page.
