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Pitkin County readies limited response if federal Maroon Bells facilities close during a government shutdown
Summary
Pitkin County commissioners on Sept. 30 discussed limited local contingency steps — porta-potties, gate closures and coordinated messaging with ACRA and transit providers — if federal Maroon Bells facilities were closed during a government shutdown.
Pitkin County commissioners discussed contingency steps to manage recreation access and resources at Maroon Bells should a federal government shutdown close federal facilities and remove National Park staff from onsite management.
Staff told the board that, if federal staff are not available to operate visitor services, the county’s immediate options would be limited but include placing porta-potties at upper trailheads for nonvehicular users (bicyclists, hikers) and closing vehicle access gates to limit impacts…
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