Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan Update | CSU Community Feedback#
The management plan that applies to Coyote Ridge, Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural areas and the Foothills Trail is due for an update in 2019.
Your Voice Matters in the Future of the Natural Areas in the Foothills!
Please take this 3-minute survey about how your natural spaces could be more welcoming. It is anonymous.
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The Process and Timeline#
Work on the plan includes setting goals and strategies for promoting ecological integrity, protecting natural and cultural resources, and connecting people to nature. The process for developing the Foothills Plan also includes analyzing the existing management plan, evaluating visitor amenities (including trails) and facilitating a public engagement process.
The final Management Plan product is planned to be released in the early fall of 2019. To achieve the outcomes described in the plan, a handful of specific projects will be outlined to be accomplished in the next 1-3 years. The final Management Plan will describe goals and establish a timeline for management decisions.
Foothills Plan Public Engagement Opportunities#
The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department is facilitating a comprehensive public engagement process that includes on-site surveys, feedback from non-visitors, stakeholder events, a hike with a planner activity, and due to expected high attendance, two open houses.
Ways to Get Involved
- Register for the Open House, April 16
- Register for the rescheduled Open House for the Cycling Community, Tues. April 30
- Take part in the online public participation opportunity/ virtual open house (now through May 5)
- Subscribe to Natural Areas Enews for free monthly updates
Learn more
- Foothills Natural Areas Intercept Survey report
- Trail Maintenance Explained
- Read the 2007 Foothills Natural Areas Management Plan