Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

2023-09-22 Thread Amy Burnett 
Thank you for your support (and all of your volunteering), Susan. We 
appreciate you!

Amy Burnett
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Communications Director

On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:07:34 PM UTC-6 Susan Rosine wrote:

> Thank you for the update, Tyler.
> I have found out that this year the bird banding will continue as usual. 
> FRICO mitigation work  is not heading further towards our banding station 
> this year.
> Next year, before we start banding, FRICO will do required work 
> near/around the banding station. Currently, they have said they will only 
> remove trees that MUST be removed, in order to save the dam, and thus the 
> lake. 
> It is a big change, it is sad, but it could be way worse. Obviously the 
> dam and the lake must be saved, and unfortunately that does mean loss of 
> some habitat.
> Please come visit us at the Banding Station! 
> Susan Rosine
> Bird Conservancy of the Rockies volunteer
> Brighton 
>
> On Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 1:49 PM Tyler Cash  
> wrote:
>
>> Dear CO Birders,
>>
>> As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at 
>> Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to 
>> begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr 
>> Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the 
>> local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations 
>> in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating, 
>> kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to 
>> work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much 
>> habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton 
>> and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to 
>> provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of 
>> ability, economic or ethnic background.
>>
>> We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing 
>> the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing 
>> potential safety issues.
>>
>> We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners 
>> with Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists 
>> (DFO), Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area 
>> stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices 
>> and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.
>>
>> As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a 
>> level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help 
>> inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path 
>> forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to 
>> monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a 
>> sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay 
>> tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue 
>> to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.
>>
>>  
>>
>> We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> *Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*
>>
>> Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
>> Amy Burnett, Communications Director
>> Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
>> Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager
>>
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Re: [cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

2023-09-22 Thread Susan Rosine 
Thank you for the update, Tyler.
I have found out that this year the bird banding will continue as usual.
FRICO mitigation work  is not heading further towards our banding station
this year.
Next year, before we start banding, FRICO will do required work near/around
the banding station. Currently, they have said they will only remove trees
that MUST be removed, in order to save the dam, and thus the lake.
It is a big change, it is sad, but it could be way worse. Obviously the dam
and the lake must be saved, and unfortunately that does mean loss of some
habitat.
Please come visit us at the Banding Station!
Susan Rosine
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies volunteer
Brighton

On Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 1:49 PM Tyler Cash 
wrote:

> Dear CO Birders,
>
> As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at
> Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to
> begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr
> Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the
> local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations
> in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating,
> kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to
> work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much
> habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton
> and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to
> provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of
> ability, economic or ethnic background.
>
> We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing
> the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing
> potential safety issues.
>
> We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners with
> Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO),
> Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area
> stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices
> and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.
>
> As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a
> level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help
> inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path
> forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to
> monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a
> sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay
> tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue
> to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.
>
>
>
> We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> *Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*
>
> Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
> Amy Burnett, Communications Director
> Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
> Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager
>
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[cobirds] Barr Lake - Statement From Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

2023-09-22 Thread Tyler Cash 


Dear CO Birders,

As most of you know, recent changes in the management of water storage at 
Barr Lake has led Farmer’s Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to 
begin a project to remove vegetation from a portion of the shoreline. Barr 
Lake State Park is a wildlife viewing and recreation destination for the 
local and regional community and it is one of the top birding destinations 
in the state. The park is popular for horseback riding, fishing, boating, 
kayaking, hiking, biking, waterfowl hunting and more. We are committed to 
work with FRICO and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to mitigate as much 
habitat loss as possible, to avoid any negative economic impact on Brighton 
and surrounding communities. Bird Conservancy of the Rockies strives to 
provide authentic, place-based nature opportunities for all, regardless of 
ability, economic or ethnic background.

We are optimistic that we were heard and FRICO is committed to minimizing 
the damage and protecting as much habitat as possible while addressing 
potential safety issues.

We want to thank the bird and conservation community and our partners with 
Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO), Denver Field Ornithologists (DFO), 
Audubon, Wild Birds Unlimited-Fort Collins, Longmont and Denver area 
stores, individuals and other organizations who are raising their voices 
and providing awareness for this critical place for birds.

As a science-based organization, we want to stay grounded and take a 
level-headed approach, and use the data we have been collecting to help 
inform future management. Grassroots efforts and partnerships are our path 
forward so we are all contributing to solutions. We will continue to 
monitor the situation and stay engaged with CPW and FRICO to help ensure a 
sustainable place for wildlife and people for generations to come. Stay 
tuned for additional information as it becomes available. Please continue 
to visit and support Barr Lake State Park.

 

We appreciate you and your support of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.

Sincerely,

*Bird Conservancy of the Rockies*

Tammy VerCauteren, Executive Director
Amy Burnett, Communications Director
Sherry Nickolaus, Education Director
Tyler Cash, Digital Engagement Manager

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