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.
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.
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