HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/07/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 7, 2017, AS THE 25PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins’ history of natural areas conservation began in the
1970s, which set a strong foundation for future conservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, exactly twenty-five years ago today, Fort Collins’ legacy of natural areas
conservation entered a new era with the passage of a sales tax ballot measure funding land
conservation and establishing the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Program; and
WHEREAS, voters’ support of five other sales tax ballot measures since 1992 has
resulted in the conservation of over 43,000 acres at 49 natural areas, with 126 miles of trail; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Natural Areas Department is to conserve and enhance
lands with natural resource, agricultural, and scenic values, while providing meaningful
education and appropriate recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Natural Areas Department has been recognized for its many successes
and innovations including restoration of the Poudre River corridor, reintroduction of endangered
black-footed ferrets and bison to Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, its large volunteer program, its
outstanding facilities, and many other accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, a celebration is planned to mark Natural Areas 25
th
anniversary that will
highlight natural area successes, show appreciation to those who champion Natural Areas
funding, recognize Boardmembers past and present, bring awareness to the importance of natural
areas, show gratitude to volunteers, and encourage residents to practice stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins seeks to celebrate with its residents the many ways
that natural areas make this a world-class community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim November 7, 2017 as the
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATURAL AREAS
in Fort Collins to celebrate the environmental, economic, and community value of natural areas
to the City of Fort Collins and its residents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of November, A.D. 2017.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk