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• Longmont City Council backs ban on dogs at preserve

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  By Matthew Bennett | mbennett@prairiemountainmedia.com

  Originally published online on Times-Call website on March 14, 2023

  In May 2019, the Longmont City Council implemented a new policy that requires all dogs to be on a leash while at Button Rock Preserve.

  The nearly 4-year-old rule also limits one dog per visitor at the preserve.

  During its study session Tuesday, however, the City Council took things one step further by unanimously supporting prohibiting dogs from Button Rock Preserve altogether.

  “It isn’t a punishment for dog owners to not take their dog up there,” Mayor Joan Peck said.

  Instead, Peck made clear that the preserve’s primary function is to preserve and protect water resources.

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• You’ve Got Perfect Trail Etiquette, But How About Your Dog? Rangers Penned Hundreds Of Tickets In 2019 For Poor Pooch Protocol

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  Read an article published on Dec. 23, 2019, on Colorado Public Radio, about dogs on trails.

  https://www.cpr.org/2019/12/23/youve-got-perfect-trail-etiquette-but-how-about-your-dog-rangers-penned-hundreds-of-tickets-in-2019-for-poor-pooch-protocol/

• City of Longmont implements interim dog visitation policy at Button Rock Preserve

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  On May 1, 2019, Longmont City Council directed staff to implement new rules requiring all dogs be on leash when in the Preserve and allowing only one dog per visitor. These rules grew out of increased visitation to the preserve and concerns for the health of the watershed. The need to balance resource protection with passive recreation has become critical.
  

  The interim rules will remain in place until the final Button Rock Preserve Management Plan is adopted, likely in the latter part of 2020. Research, feedback and findings in development of that plan will be used to determine the future dog visitation policy.
  

  Other regional parks and open spaces in the area may offer different leash laws. The City encourages residents to explore any and all options available. Below are links to a few of these options.

  • City of Longmont parks and trails
  • City of Fort Collins parks
  • City of Boulder parks
  • City of Loveland parks
  • Boulder County parks & open space
  • Boulder Mountain parks & open space
  • Larimer County parks, open spaces and trails

  See more information about the Interim Dog Visitation Policy.
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