Jefferson County seeks $20,000 State Historical Fund grant to develop Dinosaur Ridge preservation plan

Sep 23, 2025

Parks and Open Space staff asked commissioners to approve applying for a $20,000 History Colorado State Historical Fund planning grant to create a preservation plan for Dinosaur Ridge; commissioners expressed support.

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Jefferson County Parks and Open Space staff briefed commissioners on a proposed application to the State Historical Fund to pay for planning work at Dinosaur Ridge, a paleontological and geological site within the Morrison-Golden Fossil Area. Staff requested authority to apply for up to $20,000 to offset planning costs and to accept the grant if awarded.

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