What guides the management of prairie dogs on city natural areas?
In 2007 the Natural Areas Program adopted the Wildlife Management Guidelines after considerable public input and review by the Land Conservation and Stewardship Advisory Board and City Council. These guidelines direct city managers to ensure management actions promote healthy grassland habitat in the interest of prairie dog conservation and other wildlife values. The guidelines recognize that lethal management of prairie dogs may be necessary at times to restore grasslands and promote healthy ecosystems.
