Officials with Pitkin County Open Space and Trails are asking for public input on recent changes at North Star Nature Preserve.
A new management plan for the popular flat-water spot went into effect earlier this summer, and Pitkin County has partnered with several other government agencies to enforce rules about noise, litter, and parking.
Environmental planner Lindsey Utter said parking along Highway 82, which is managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), continues to be a problem.
“No matter what, we need to work with CDOT and we need to look at how we can make it safer,” Utter said.
The department is considering several options for changes to four parking areas, including a possible increase in the number of spots.
Open Space and Trails has received almost 60 comments about the property so far through an online survey and targeted emails. The public can also give feedback at an open house tonight at 5 p.m. in the Forest Service building.