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Sand Flats visitation spikes; committee sees 29% year-over-year increase and rising revenue

Grand County Sand Flats Recreation Area Stewardship Committee · April 7, 2026
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Summary

Committee reported being 29% over last year through this point and noted a warm winter and March spike in visits; members discussed how rising visitation affects operations and stewardship priorities.

Andrea Brand presented updated revenue and visitation figures, saying the committee was "29% over last year" through this time period and that March showed a sharp increase in use. Members attributed part of the rise to a warm winter and noted those trends place pressure on operations and stewardship tasks.

The committee discussed how higher visitation and fee revenue affect staffing needs, enforcement presence and maintenance priorities. Members asked staff to monitor trends and include adjusted projections in future budget discussions.