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November 9, 2023

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Prairie dog management on county open space: annual public meeting Thursday, Dec. 7.

Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host its annual public meeting concerning prairie dog management on Boulder County Parks & Open Space properties on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This will be an in-person-only meeting.

Staff will be available to discuss the variety of activities conducted in 2023 and how the department manages prairie dogs on open space properties, including agricultural lands. Public comment is invited. No changes are proposed to the Prairie Dog Habitat Element of the Grassland and Shrubland Management Policy.

  • What: Annual public meeting on prairie dog management.
  • When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Ron Stewart Parks & Open Space Building, 5201 St. Vrain Road, Longmont

For more information, please visit boco.org/PrairieDogs or contact Amy Schwartz, Resource Specialist, at 303-829-5497 or aschwartz@bouldercounty.gov.

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