Prescribed burning planned for Lory State Park
Travis Duncan
Public NoticeFebruary 9, 2024
Media Contacts:
CPW Contact: Kristin Cannon [email protected]
DFPC Contact: Tracy LeClair [email protected]
Larimer County, CO – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in cooperation with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), will be conducting prescribed burning operations in Lory State Park near Fort Collins beginning on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Burning operations will occur as weather conditions permit, and will only be conducted under specific guidelines established by DFPC, 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 in addition to ecological health.
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 Lory State Park through the winter, and spring as weather and fuel conditions permit. For additional information, contact DFPC PIO Tracy LeClair at (970) 841-9230 or [email protected].
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.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.