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Author Archives: Tim Drugan

Tim Drugan is the climate and environment reporter for Boulder Reporting Lab, covering wildfires, water and other climate-related issues for Boulder with a focus on explanatory and solutions journalism. He also is the lead writer of BRL Today, our morning newsletter. Tim grew up in New Hampshire and graduated from UNH with a degree in English/Journalism. Email: tim@boulderreportinglab.org.

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Fire, flood and pollution: How Boulder Watershed Collective navigates a network of concerns in its mission to keep local water sources clean

by Tim Drugan June 13, 2022June 13, 2022
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A personal trainer for fire mitigation: Wildfire Partners helps homeowners address unique challenges to protect themselves and their neighbors before the next blaze strikes

by Tim Drugan June 6, 2022January 30, 2023
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How much water does Boulder actually need — and how much is at its disposal?

by Tim Drugan May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
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Why Boulder is investing in forest thinning to protect the city’s water sources ahead of the next fire

by Tim Drugan May 23, 2022May 22, 2022
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Wildfire is among the biggest risks to Boulder’s water supply. How is the city protecting its streams, creeks and reservoirs?

by Tim Drugan May 20, 2022May 20, 2022
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‘These areas are made to burn’: When it comes to the health of the forests surrounding Boulder, there is no replacement for fire

by Tim Drugan May 9, 2022March 15, 2023
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‘I don’t know what normal is anymore’: Boulder fire chief on wildfire trends, prescribed burns and a firefighting capacity at its limit

by Tim Drugan April 22, 2022April 25, 2022

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