Select parking lots temporarily closed for asphalt maintenance, October 3-4

LOVELAND – Select parking lots at Larimer County Natural Resources properties will be temporarily closed for asphalt maintenance on Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4. Impacted locations and closure times include: Larimer County Natural Resources Administration Office, 1800 S. County Road 31, Loveland: Main parking lot: Closed Monday,…

Published: Thu Sep 29, 2022 - 3:26pm Department: Natural Resources

Larimer County purchases 1,547-acre ranch for future open space

LOVELAND – With unanimous approval from the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners on September 27,  Larimer County is under contract to purchase and conserve the 1,547-acre Heaven’s Door Ranch at the mouth of the Big Thompson Canyon along Highway 34. This ranch is located within the Blue Mountain Priority Conservation Area of the County’s…

Published: Tue Sep 27, 2022 - 11:49am Department: Natural Resources

NoCo PLACES 2050 celebrates conservation and the value of Colorado's public lands on National Public Lands Day

LOVELAND - Colorado is known for outdoor adventures, and with over 2.18 million acres of public land along the Northern Front Range, there are plenty of areas to explore. With increased visitation on public lands, it is clearer than ever that investments to support the conservation of our lands, waters, and wildlife are critical pieces of…

Published: Wed Sep 21, 2022 - 4:58pm Department: Natural Resources

Low water levels at Pinewood Reservoir expected September through December

LOVELAND: Pinewood Reservoir, located west of Flatiron Reservoir and southwest of Loveland, will experience multi-month low water levels beginning in September.  Driven by construction associated with the Windy Gap Firming Project’s Chimney Hollow Reservoir, Pinewood water levels will decline beginning September 9 through September 15, 2022. While…

Published: Thu Sep 1, 2022 - 3:42pm Department: Natural Resources

Meet the Geologist: Dr. James Hagadorn, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, on Sept. 17

FORT COLLINS: As part of Larimer County Department of Natural Resources' month of celebrating public lands in September, we are excited to present Dr. James Hagadorn, the Tim & Kathryn Ryan Curator of Geology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, on Saturday, September 17 as he presents fascinating research findings on Larimer County's…

Published: Mon Aug 29, 2022 - 11:53am Department: Natural Resources

Larimer County celebrates National Public Lands Day with community activities and volunteer stewardship projects

LOVELAND:  Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) invites the community to join us in September as we celebrate National Public Lands Day, all month!  With the community’s help, LCDNR has conserved over 55,000 acres of land and manages nearly 100 miles of trails, which make Larimer County extra special. To celebrate our public…

Published: Mon Aug 22, 2022 - 11:46am Department: Natural Resources

Larimer County Natural Resources dedicates Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Hermit Park Open Space

ESTES PARK: Larimer County Department of Natural Resources dedicated a Fallen Firefighter Memorial today at Hermit Park Open Space (HPOS) in Estes Park. The permanent memorial honors five aerial firefighters who lost their lives fighting Colorado wildfires. The Larimer County Board of County Commissioner Chair, Kristin Stephens and Larimer County…

Published: Wed Aug 17, 2022 - 3:09pm Department: Natural Resources

Small Grants for Community Partnering Program now open for 2023; Celebrating 25 Years of impact

With over 220 awarded community and neighborhood projects county-wide, Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is celebrating 25 years of community impact through its Small Grants for Community Partnering (Small Grants) Program. The Small Grants Program is kicking off its 25th year and 2023 grant cycle this month with the…

Published: Mon Aug 15, 2022 - 3:42pm Department: Natural Resources

Horsetooth Area Information Center temporary weekend closure begins August 6

Due to a temporary staff shortage, the Horsetooth Area Information Center (HAIC), 4200 W. County Road 38E,  will be closed weekends beginning  August 6-7 until further notice. The Larimer County Natural Resources Administration Office, 1800 S. County Road 31, Loveland, is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and is available for visitors and phone call inquiries (…

Published: Thu Jul 28, 2022 - 9:51am Department: Natural Resources