The plan lays out 39 indicators that are meant to guide Open Space and Trails in ensuring that management is on track to meet the desired conditions, with thresholds that raise a red flag if something is amiss.
Tag: North Star Nature Preserve
Posted inEnvironment
Pitkin County proposes land exchange with feds to gain ownership of Wildwood property
Some neighbors aren’t convinced the county should own the property and have called for limitations on public use, a management tool county staff has said they can only explore once they have authority and own the land at the Wildwood put-in.
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Habitat growth fosters wildlife use at North Star, study shows
The data from Lowsky’s report highlights a few areas of concern — including the decline of red-winged black birds and the fact that there are no current great blue heron or red-tailed hawk nests on site — but largely shows that habitat is improving and a wide variety of wildlife use the nature preserve.
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Paperwork filed for gold-mine exploration near North Star Nature Preserve as county eyes land exchange
“Our intention with filing the NOI on the mining claim is to establish additional documentation of our rights to the mining claim so that we can have a seat at the table when a land exchange is discussed,” members of the Boyles family said in a statement.
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History of North Star, new data to inform future management of nature preserve
Overall trends also show a clear increase in the number of river users, and neighbors and frequent local users say there is not enough reverence for the sacred place. It’s clear that many in the community want to see fewer paddleboarders on the preserve.
Posted inWater
Roaring Fork flows to spike early next week as Twin Lakes diversion pauses
Heimerich said they are projecting to reach the storage condition on Monday, June 19, which means they will start to ramp down diversions on Sunday, June 18.
Posted inWater
Pitkin County launches project to restore ancient wetland at North Star Preserve near Aspen
Plug will keep standing water in fen, supporting wildlife habitat, groundwater and carbon sequestration
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Changes ahead for commercial operations at North Star Nature Preserve
Open Space staff is now proposing firm deadlines; any business who misses the deadline wouldn’t be eligible for a permit.
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Popularity alters Aspen’s North Star Nature Preserve
An inviting channel of meandering river has become an Aspen summer playground.