Prairie Dog Colonies - 1997 to 2006

Prairie dog colonies on Boulder County Parks & Open Space from 1997-2006. Please visit Boulder County's Prairie Dog Management webpage to learn more about Priarie Dog Management on Open Space properties. This dataset is continuously updated by Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Boulder County manages prairie dogs in a comprehensive way so prairie dogs thrive where appropriate on open space properties. The goal of Boulder County is to preserve, protect, and enhance viable prairie dog populations on suitable grassland habitat. The county adopted the Prairie Dog Habitat Element of the Grassland and Shrubland Management Policy in 1999. The plan was last updated in February 2022. The plan strives to achieve wildlife habitat protection goals while also preserving agriculture and maintaining good neighbor relations. The plan reflects the values and vision of a broad cross-section of county residents, describes the main strategies for achieving the vision, and serves as a decision-making guide for property-specific management plans. The plan divides areas within the county open space system into three categories: Habitat Conservation Areas (HCA): suitable prairie dog habitat Multiple Objective Areas (MOA): can support prairie dogs along with other activities such as trails, grazing, etc No Prairie Dog Areas (NPD): not appropriate prairie dog habitat by virtue of their land uses The plan lays out the framework for maintaining appropriate habitat as well as parameters for removing prairie dogs from No Prairie Dog Areas. The plan also provides guidelines for relocating prairie dogs to maximize the chance of a successful relocation. The plan is used to provide guidance to staff for day-to-day activities and can be used by the residents of the county to understand management activities over the long term. ------------ For more geospatial data from Boulder County, please visit our Open Data Portal. Contact Information: BoulderCountyOpenSpace.gov 303-678-6200 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont, CO 80503