Posts tagged Coot Lake
Clothing still required at former nudie lake, however
0May 15, 2012
On-trail leash restrictions lifted at Coot Lake
Wetland closure still in effect
The temporary on-trail leash restrictions put in place for wildlife protection and nesting birds surrounding the wetland west of Coot Lake are lifted, as of Wednesday, May 16, 2012. While the wetland area itself remains closed to all activity, the trail is now under the standard Voice and Sight Control regulation. Violation of city of Boulder wildlife closure area may result in a summons by enforcement personnel.
At their March meeting, members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended that staff review the status of the nesting season on May 15, and if no nesting activity was confirmed at Coot Lake, then the leash restrictions would be reviewed and potentially lifted.
As the season is still early for some species nesting such as American bitterns, monitoring reports have indicated that there have been few sightings of Northern harrier that also use wetlands as nesting areas. Staff and nearly 22 raptor monitor volunteers will continue to monitor this and other areas for potential nesting sites as the season progresses.
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to thank the general public for compliance of wildlife related restrictions to help promote healthy and functioning habitat areas. Wetland habitat around the Boulder area supports a wide diversity of wildlife species as well as exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year.
For more information, please contact Matt Claussen, urban resources manager, 303-413-7258.
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Boulder police training exercise next week
0September 23, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Boulder police officers are scheduled to train at Tom Watson Park next week. The park is located at 6180 N. 63rd St. in Boulder, and although the park will be open to the public, there will be very limited access to the parking lot. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
Officers will train with a driving instructor using a “skid car” in the Tom Watson parking lot. The goal is to allow them to practice their driving skills in simulated bad weather conditions. The skid car is controlled by an instructor, who operates the vehicle’s hydraulic system with a keypad that can cause the car to skid, mimicking wet or icy roads. Police officers are taught how to handle their vehicles in a variety of weather conditions.
The training will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sept. 26 through Sept. 30.
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Emergency culvert replacement to impact traffic on 63rd Street near Tom Watson Park on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2
0August 30, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Emergency replacement of a culvert between Tom Watson Park and Coot Lake will cause temporary lane closures and traffic delays along 63rd Street on Thursday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 2. Work will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Alternate routes are advised during construction.
For more information and updates, visit www.BoulderParkNews.org or contact Shelly Ruspakka at RuspakkaS@BoulderColorado.gov or 303-413-7214.
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Boulder police to conduct training exercise at Tom Watson Park
0May 20, 2011
by Boulder Channel 1
in News
Boulder police will be conducting driver training for officers at Tom Watson Park, 6180 N. 63rd St., in Boulder from May 23 to May 27. This is an annual exercise that all officers are required to complete.
On those days, the training will take place from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. and there will be very limited public access to the parking lot in Tom Watson Park. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
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Boulder police to conduct training exercise at Tom Watson Park
0May 18, 2011
by Ron Baird, news editor
in News
Boulder police will be conducting driver training for officers at Tom Watson Park, 6180 N. 63rd St., in Boulder from May 23 to May 27. This is an annual exercise that all officers are required to complete.
On those days, the training will take place from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. and there will be very limited public access to the parking lot in Tom Watson Park. The picnic area will remain open, and people will be allowed to park along the frontage road or across the street at Coot Lake.
