burn wisely, burn responsibly!
- Open Burn season is currently in
effect for Mesa County. - Burn permits are required and
specify what, when and how much can be burned. - Spring open burn permits allow
residents to burn up to 50 8’x8’x8’ piles and/or 10 acres of grass and/or five
acres of other vegetation during one burn event. - Open burning hours begin two hours
after sunrise and end two hours before sunset. - Never burn trash, tree stumps,
tires, chemicals, plastic, rubber, insulation, insulated wire coatings, motor
oil, aerosol cans, hazardous or toxic materials, commercial landscaping waste, - cut lumber, treated wood or pallets
and leaf or grass trimmings. - The smoke from open burns can
contribute to health issues in sensitive populations such as children, older
adults and those with breathing or heart problems. - Mesa County Health Department
encourages using alternative means to dispose of your spring cleanup yard waste
to keep our air clean. - Compost waste back into your
garden soil. - Take your yard debris to the Mesa County Organic
Materials composting facility. It’s FREE! - Chip or mulch branches for your
landscaping. - Mesa County Health Department
regulates open burn permitting in Mesa County. - Always
check health.mesacounty.us before you burn for current restrictions.
Do you hike healthy?
- Hiking season has officially begun in
Mesa County and the trails are packed. Are you hiking healthy? - Plan your hike ahead of time. Know
where you’re going, how long the hike is and how long it will take. - Make sure someone else also knows
where you’re going and when you should be back. - Pack dry foods, salted foods and sugary
foods. These lightweight options make it hard for bacteria to grow. - Bring plenty of water. If you plan to
use a filter, iodine treatment or UV light disinfectant, be sure to follow the
directions. - If you find yourself without clean
water, remember to boil any that you come across. - Even the clearest, most remote stream
water should be disinfected. - Warm-up before you begin the hike and
start the hike slowly. Get your muscles warm and gradually increase your pace. - Learn first aid and CPR before your
hiking season begins. It’s better to be safe than sorry. - Dress in layers and protect your body
from the sun. Wear sunblock, sunglasses and a hat. - Rest when you need to. Don’t overdue
it! - Visit healthymesacounty.org for trail
maps.