Controlled Burns Being Conducted Throughout Golden Valley Over Next Few Weeks

Press release from the City of Golden Valley:

April 14, 2020

The City will conduct controlled burns in multiple areas in the City over the next few weeks as conditions allow. Because the burns are wind and weather dependent, burn dates are determined 24 to 48 hours before work begins. Work will be completed by the City’s contractor, Applied Ecological Services (AES).

Controlled burns are part of the City’s ongoing commitment to water quality and natural resource management. The City established native vegetation buffers around dozens of ponds and wetlands to improve water quality and ecological diversity as well as provide habitat and food sources for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Maintenance of the buffers includes a controlled burn every 3–5 years to promote the growth of native plants and remove invasive species, like buckthorn. View map for areas included in the project.

What To Expect

Burns must be conducted with proper wind conditions to minimize the amount of smoke blowing across roadways or towards buildings. On the day of the burn, AES will go door to door to notify property owners immediately adjacent to the burn area.

During the operation, residents may see and smell smoke. Therefore, it is recommended to keep windows and doors closed if possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation while the City completes this essential work to protect its natural and built infrastructure.

To learn more about the project, contact Environmental Specialist Drew Chirpich at 763-593-8030.

This press release was produced by the City of Golden Valley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.