Parks & Open Space Acquires 340-Acre Conservation Easement Near Lyons — Longmont Area

Parks & Open Space Acquires 340-Acre Conservation Easement Near Lyons — Longmont Area

Boulder County Parks & Open Space has acquired a 340-acre conservation easement on a working ranch near the town of Lyons. The easement permanently protects critical wildlife habitat along the St. Vrain Creek corridor and preserves agricultural land from future development while keeping the property in private ownership.

The Board of County Commissioners will review progress on this initiative at their June 3 business meeting. Agenda items and supporting documents are posted on the Boulder County website 72 hours before each meeting.

Volunteers contributed over 5,246 hours to this program last year. The Sheriff’s Office coordinates with 14 nonprofit partner organizations throughout Boulder County to deliver services.

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The Louisville Senior Center offers related programming including free legal consultations, tax preparation assistance, health screenings, and social activities. Over 4,598 seniors participated in center programs last year.

For questions about this program, contact Robert Kim at Sheriff’s Office: (303) 441-4768 or email Sheriff’s [email protected]. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Walk-in services are available at the Louisville office without an appointment.

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The Sheriff’s Office processed over 8,723 applications last year, with an average processing time of 13 business days. Staff are available at the Louisville office Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.