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Boulder County residents urge commissioners to pause planned drone herbicide application at Red Hill
Summary
Stefan Bridal of Boulder County Parks & Open Space briefed the Board of County Commissioners on a planned drone herbicide application at Red Hill that uses indaziflam and imazapic; multiple residents and local farmers urged the board to pause or reconsider the spray, citing ecological risks, possible conflicts of interest and requests for independent review.
Stefan Bridal, deputy director of Boulder County Parks and Open Space, told the Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 4 that staff plans a drone herbicide application in the Red Hill area as part of the county's integrated weed management plan, last approved on Nov. 8, 2024. Bridal said the chemicals named for the project are indaziflam and imazapic and that applications will follow manufacturer labels, EPA approval, Colorado Department of Agriculture registration and the World Health Organization's hazard classifications.
The issue prompted more than an hour of public comment from farmers, parents and long-time residents who said they oppose aerial spraying. Erin Meschke, a Boulder resident, said a survey she cited showed 81% of respondents opposed drone use and referenced a pro se lawsuit she said involves 22…
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