Prescribed Burns
Parks & Open Space and the Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Management Program plan to conduct prescribed burns this winter and spring.
Heil Valley Ranch
- Prescribed burns will occur sometime between Feb. 3 and May 10.
- Approximately 90 acres in the Ingersoll project area.
- Up to 140 acres in the Wapiti project area.
- Property will be closed during ignition days and will reopen when deemed safe.
- Prescribed Burn Map
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
- Prescribed burns will occur sometime between March 1 and May 10.
- Up to 140 acres in the Arapaho project area.
- Property will be closed during ignition days and will reopen when deemed safe.
- Prescribed Burn Map
Irrigation Ditch Burning
Irrigation ditches are burned to remove unwanted vegetation for improving water conveyance, nutrient cycling, and planting success. Burn dates are contingent on ideal weather conditions, including relative humidity, fuel moisture, and wind.
Irrigation ditches and agricultural properties scheduled for controlled burns include:
- Wittemyer (N. 119th St. and Mineral Rd.)
- Wambsganss (N. 119th St. and Niwot Rd.)
- Josephine Roche (N. 119th St. and Arapahoe Rd.)
- Jim Henry (N. 115th St. and Niwot Rd.)
- Gaynor Lake (N. 107th St. and Oxford Rd.)
- Pella Crossing (N. 75th St. and Hygiene Rd.)
Smoke and flames may be visible for up to 72 hours. There may be heavy smoke in the air. Please do not call 911 since a controlled burn is not an emergency. The areas will be monitored to ensure fires are completely out.
Contact
For additional information, contact Parks & Open Space Senior Forester Stefan Reinold or call 303-678-6202.