Resident Ranger Kevin Grady joins host Melissa Arnold to reveal what park management really looks like, well beyond recreation. Hear his mountain lion encounter, how staff rebuilt after the Cal-Wood Fire and the 2013 flood, why wildlife/seasonal and muddy-trail closures matter, how elk management works, and the volunteer power behind it all—plus hear about Dottie, his search-and-rescue pup.The episode includes:A close encounter with mountain lionsStories of wildfire and flood recoveryWhy closures (wildlife, seasonal, muddy trail) matterElk management and adaptive strategiesThe vital role of volunteersIntroducing Dottie, the search-and-rescue dogFeatured ResourcesVolunteer with Parks & Open SpaceElk ManagementHeil Valley Ranch Cal-Wood RecoveryFlood Recovery ProjectsParks and TrailsParks & Open Space RegulationsBoulder County man leaves animals behind as he flees CalWood Fire

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