By Shannon Lukens.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has issued an emergency closure of the Christina State Wildlife Area in Routt County. It is closed.
It is because of an eroding stream bank along the Elk River, which is close to a private residence. The stream bank has to be fortified, so the parking lot there, which is along County Road 129, will be used as a staging area for heavy equipment.
The Christina State Wildlife area is a 23-acre fishing easement held by CPW. It is about seven miles north of Steamboat Springs on County Road 129, just past the Mad Creek parking lot and trail head. For questions, contact the area CPW office at 970-870-3333.
CPW issues emergency closure at Christina State Wildlife Area near Steamboat Springs
Press Release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife; Nov. 19, 2024.
CPW issues emergency closure at Christina State Wildlife Area near Steamboat Springs
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency closure of the Christina State Wildlife Area in Routt County, effective Monday, Nov. 18. This closure is necessary to allow contractors and CPW personnel to repair an eroding stream bank along the Elk River.
During a site visit the week of November 11, CPW staff observed significant erosion along the stream bank next to a private residence. They determined that if the erosion continued, it could compromise the home’s structural integrity. Therefore, immediate action is needed to fortify the stream bank.
CPW Director Jeff Davis approved the emergency closure on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. It will remain in effect until further notice and includes the public parking area along County Road 129, which will be utilized as a staging area for heavy equipment.
CPW expects to complete additional stream bank stabilization and restoration work in the spring of 2025, which may require another closure period.
Christina State Wildlife Area is a 23-acre fishing access easement held by CPW, located approximately 7 miles north of Steamboat Springs on County Road 129.
Anglers looking for an alternative location to fish can contact CPW’s Steamboat Springs Area Office at 970-870-3333 or by viewing our 2024 Fishing Brochure.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW’s work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.