Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2026 Strategic Plan

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the final approval of its 2026-2036 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive 10-year roadmap for the agency. The Parks and Wildlife Commission officially approved the plan during its May 6-7 meeting.

Why a new Strategic Plan?

CPW's previous Strategic Plan was adopted in 2015. While this plan has guided our efforts well since then, it's no surprise that the world around us has changed significantly in 10 years.

This plan serves as a blueprint, outlining CPW's commitment to inspiring people to actively protect Colorado’s natural resources and ensuring their health and availability for everyone. Developed over the past 1.5 years, the plan addresses evolving social, political, and environmental conditions, optimizes resources, and aligns with future challenges.

Who was involved in developing the Strategic Plan?

This collaborative effort is being led by CPW with input from internal leaders and staff, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, partners, and the public. The 2026-2036 Strategic Plan is the product of an extensive and collaborative effort. CPW implemented a robust engagement process that gathered feedback from thousands of people.