LOVELAND, Colo. – The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is now accepting applications for a small grant program that awards money for nature-based neighborhood and community projects in Larimer County.For 26 years, the Small Grants for Community…
FORT COLLINS – Trail building crews from Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) and the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) are finishing a portion of a new multi-use trail between Inlet Bay and South Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir today, July 25. Known as the “Bay to Bay Trail,” the 1.8-mile, natural…
LOVELAND – The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) received a grant of $23,749 from the Colorado Regional Air Quality Council to convert a portion of its gas-powered lawn equipment to zero-emission commercial equipment through the Mow Down Pollution program. Combined with LCDNR's cash match of $7,000,…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is excited to share the results of its first "Rate Your Day" visitor satisfaction survey, conducted from June to October last year. With 761 responses, the survey provided valuable insights into visitor experiences at Larimer County parks and open spaces.
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The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input for the management plan of Chimney Hollow Open Space. Public input will be collected throughout this summer via an online survey and at the first public open house on Wednesday, May 29 followed by a virtual open house on Monday, June 3.…
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) has completed its first-ever marina slip and mooring lottery at Carter Lake and Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir.
The county launched the randomized lottery in March to ensure an open process for rental selection of available boat slips at the…
Bring your 2-5 year old for a morning filled with nature exploration, stories, and connection with our amazing natural world. The world is full of fascinating creepy-crawlies! This month, we'll learn about a specific type of creepy-crawly: insects. What makes an insect? We'll find out, and catch some insects too!A parent…
Survey reveals residents' support for public lands.Larimer County and the municipalities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Berthoud, Estes Park, Johnstown, Timnath, and Wellington are pleased to share the results from the 2023 Our Lands, Our Future regional survey. The Our Lands, Our Future statistically valid, county-wide…
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space’s main trailhead, 6550 W. County Rd., 38E, will be closed to public access Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 for asphalt paving.
The paving project is an extension of a larger improvement plan for this trailhead area that Larimer County Department of Natural Resources completed…
Boat owners hoping to rent a slip at Larimer County reservoirs can now enter a lottery system that ensures an open process for rental selection.
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) launches a randomized lottery on Friday, March 29 for available slips at Inlet Bay Marina at Horsetooth Reservoir and…
Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is pleased to report significant progress in site restoration and planning efforts at its most recently acquired open space, formerly known as Heaven's Door Ranch, located near the Big Thompson Canyon.
Now conserved, this 1,547-acre property will rank as one of the…
DENVER – Today, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded a $1,500,000 grant to Larimer County to permanently protect the 1,547-acre Heaven’s Door Ranch near Loveland.
The grant is part of GOCO’s Centennial Program, which invests in high-value, once-in-a-generation visions and projects that will create lasting…
LOVELAND – Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is proud to announce $19,700 in grants to support six community and neighborhood projects that help connect people to the land. The 2024 awardees support a wide range of organizations spanning Larimer County through the department’s Small Grants…
FORT COLLINS – Horsetooth Reservoir’s Satanka Bay parking lot, W. County Rd 48C, is closed to the public January 30 through February 16 to allow the first phase of construction for a new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) boat inspection station.
All watercraft including their motors, trailers, compartments and any other…
The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) is inviting the community to attend a public information session on planned Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) road and other site improvements at Carter Lake in Loveland. The proposed improvements to existing roads and parking areas at Carter Lake include:
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