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Parks & Open Space

5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO  80503
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tel (303) 678-6200
fax (303) 678-6180

Boulder County Fairgrounds
9595 Nelson Rd.
Affolter House
Longmont, CO  80501
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tel (303) 678-6235
fax (303) 678-6322

 


Wildlife

In Boulder County, as well as throughout Colorado, many native species are endangered or threatened. Management decisions we make today will determine which species survive in the county. We strongly believe that preserving wildlife benefits us all.

Mountain Lion. Wildlife Questions?
Chronic Wasting Disease
Unwanted Encounters
Endangered/Threatened
Do Not Feed the Wildlife
Bears
Urban Wildlife Problems
Avoiding conflicts

Parks and Open Space wildlife specialists conduct projects to study and protect wildlife on open space and throughout the county. These projects range from protecting elk habitat on Hall and Heil Valley Ranches to relocating prairie dogs to managing fishing on open space. 

Boulder County residents are fortunate to live close to wildlife. However, the proximity of wildlife also means that unwanted encounters can occur. The key is to respect the wildness of wildlife, do not feed them, minimize unwanted encounters, and know what to do or who to ask if you should have an unwanted encounter.

Because of increased development particularly in the mountains, being hit by a fast moving vehicle has become an increased danger for wildlife. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration has developed a program called Critter Crossings, to link habitats over or under major highways to reduce road kill.

 

Black-tailed prairie dog.

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