Larimer County neighborhoods among recipients of statewide grant program
Northern Colorado communities will benefit from nearly $1 million in new state funding aimed at reducing human-bear conflicts and protecting wildlife. Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced that $999,837 will be distributed in 2025 through the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant program to 22 projects statewide.
The program, first established in 2021, supports municipalities, HOAs, nonprofits, and local businesses working on creative solutions to keep bears and people safe. In Larimer County, both Continental North HOA and Davis Ranch HOA received funding for bear-resistant trash receptacles and secured recycling stations. Larimer County Open Space will also install new bear-resistant trash cans at sites with high potential for human-bear interaction.
“These smart investments make it possible for families and wildlife to coexist safely,” said Governor Polis. “By reducing attractants and supporting common-sense strategies, we can protect Colorado’s quality of life while preserving the animals that call this state home.”…