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Water

How does mine waste affect water sources in Boulder County? A look at reclamation efforts in the Fourmile watershed offers a glimpse.

by Tim Drugan August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Grazing livestock can help fight invasive species and encourage native plant growth in Boulder’s open space. But management is key.

by Tim Drugan August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

What worries Boulder Fire-Rescue about wildfire in the city proper? Junipers, mulch and wooden fencing, to name a few. New laws could be in store.

by Tim Drugan July 24, 2022July 24, 2022

‘It’s never going to be done’: City forest thinning projects highlight ongoing maintenance needed to keep Boulder open space in balance and safer from fire

by Tim Drugan July 18, 2022July 17, 2022

Night is no longer a respite from wildfire as the Marshall Fire showed, ‘portending things to come.’ What can be done to prepare for the next blaze?

by Tim Drugan July 11, 2022July 11, 2022

Water

Boulder’s plan to upgrade its aging water infrastructure system enters next phase this summer, with 63rd Street project

by Tim Drugan July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Can Boulder really get to 100% renewable electricity by 2030? Community advisory panel and utility Xcel Energy may have differing ideas about the path forward

by Tim Drugan June 27, 2022October 6, 2023

What does a fire resilient property look like? One Boulder County resident’s home offers a glimpse.

by Tim Drugan June 17, 2022June 16, 2022

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

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