Prescribed Burning Planned for Boyd Lake State Park Larimer County, CO

Public Notice: November 6, 2023

Media Contacts: CPW Contact: Kara Van Hoose Kara.VanHoose@state.co.us

DFPC Contact: Tracy LeClair Tracy.LeClair@state.co.us

Larimer County, CO – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), will be conducting prescribed burning operations in Boyd Lake State Park north of Loveland this fall, winter, and spring. Burning operations will occur as weather conditions permit and could begin this month with slash piles.

Burning will only be conducted under specific guidelines established by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, including having acceptable weather forecasts and fuels conditions that meet guidelines for safe and effective burning and adequate smoke dispersal.

The main objective of prescribed burning is to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation for the purpose of public safety.

The CPW works closely with other agencies, such as the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division, DFPC, and local authorities in developing and implementing any burning project.

Burning may continue periodically at Boyd Lake State Park through the fall, winter, and spring as weather and fuel conditions permit.

For additional information, contact DFPC PIO Tracy LeClair at (970) 841-9230 or tracy.leclair@state.co.us.

Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For additional information, contact your doctor or health professional or visit https://cdphe.colorado.gov/indoor-air-quality/wood-smoke-and-health….