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Deputy director outlines trail projects, plantings and eDNA student project in operations update
Summary
Deputy director Stefan Reynold gave an operations update covering upcoming trail closures for trailhead infrastructure work, historic‑preservation reroofing, limber pine plantings, an eDNA student project, sort‑yard seasonal closures, and progress on Prince Lake and Prairie Run projects.
Stefan Reynold, deputy director overseeing land stewardship, delivered the director’s update at the Oct. 23 meeting, summarizing ongoing and upcoming operational projects. Key items included scheduled closures for a trail culvert replacement (target Oct. 28–Nov. 7), near‑completion of resurfacing contracts, Delon House reroofing using synthetic shingles that mimic historic appearance while improving fire safety, and hiring of a new fleet and safety coordinator.
Reynold highlighted recent land‑stewardship work: volunteers and staff planted hundreds of limber pine seedlings at multiple ranches with another planting scheduled, and a student‑led eDNA pilot (in partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District's Innovation Center) will allow students to use environmental DNA sampling to survey wildlife presence. He also reported that Prince Lake dam rehabilitation is on schedule for completion with water refill planned in the spring and that Prairie Run construction is underway on the southwest portion, with trailhead amenities expected to be installed next year.
Reynold closed by thanking volunteers and noting volunteer attendance at the recent Colorado Open Space Alliance (COSA) conference.
