Parks and Recreation
Project #0133
POST Maintenance-Parks, Open Space and Trail Maintenance
Different locations and areas of emphasis throughout City’s Parks, Open Space and Trails Systems.
Project Information/Description
Stewardship and maintenance of open space including the MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) program, wayfinding, signage, weed mitigation, fire mitigation, and nature surface trails. $50,000 requested in 2023 for continued stewardship and maintenance efforts in the city open space areas
Project Benefits
The stewardship of natural lands is supported by City Council Goals and specifically: ELSP: Expand Durango’s unique identity as a driver of enhanced quality of life and sense of place; and ESR: Improve environmental resiliency and encourage responsible stewardship of natural resources. The benefits of these projects are to provide overall stewardship and care of Durango’s natural lands for the benefit and use of the community. Securing grant funds from BLM and Colorado State Forest Service provides fire mitigation which continues to be a goal for the community.
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Project Timeline
Estimated Completion: December 2023