Board of County Commissioners public hearing for proposed Floodplain Map and Code Amendments – Tuesday, May 16

For Immediate Release May 9, 2017 Media Contact Andrew Barth, Transportation Communications, 303-441-1032Erin Cooper, Transportation Floodplain Specialist, 720-564-2866 Staff Recommendation to the BOCC is available online.   Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County Transportation and the State of Colorado have completed the technical review and public outreach period for the draft floodplain maps developed by the Colorado… Read More »

Mow Down Pollution

Boulder County, in partnership with the Regional Air Quality Council, is offering a lawn mower exchange program at Eco Cycle in Boulder June 3rd. You can help get rid of that grimy old gas powered lawn mower, and replace it with a brand new electric one! Electric mowers are sold at wallet-friendly pricing an extra… Read More »

High Efficiency Toilets – Free to Income Qual’d

Boulder County, in partnership with the Center for Resource Conservation, is again offering the High-Efficiency Toilet Upgrade program this year. You have the opportunity to reserve yours today! A limited supply of toilets is available in each community, so act today! The Niagara Stealth toilet, saving water with only 0.8 gallons per flush, is available… Read More »

Nissan Leaf Discounts

Xcel Energy customers are eligible to receive a huge discount when purchasing a Nissan LEAF. Electrify Your Commute with an Electric Vehicle 2017 Nissan LEAF Up to $22,500 off MSRP after the discount and state and federal tax incentives This offer expires March 31st, 2017! Visit Xcel Energy’s webpage to learn more.   Don’t know… Read More »

Recycling and Compost for Jamestown!

Great news! Jamestown was just awarded a $6,785 Sustainability Grant from Boulder County. This means Jamestown will have access to a variety of environmentally responsible activities over the next twelve months, including: Recycling Days One Hard-to-Recycle Day Composting in Bear Country Education & Outreach (Plus some giveaways!) Slash pick-ups 4th of July Event pick-ups Read… Read More »

Gateway Marker Design Contest

Jamestown Artist Contest: Design Our New Gateway Markers! Calling all Jamestown creators: As part of the CDBG-DR Traffic Calming project, the Town can have two gateway markers constructed and installed as part of the CDBG-DR CR 94 Paving Project. Gateway markers (also called gateway monuments) are roadside installments that serve a traffic calming function in… Read More »

Free Home Preparedness Assessments

Free Home Preparedness Assessments and Rebates Available from Boulder County Boulder County has launched a new Home Preparedness Assessment Pilot for single family and mobile home owners. This service offers FREE in-home consultations aimed at assisting residents to better prepare their homes against future natural disasters. A trained home resiliency specialist will identify actions and… Read More »

Bear Aware Training and Tracker

From the Save Our Bears Group: Bear Aware Training The Merc Tuesday, August 16th 7-9pm Increase your mountain aptitude and learn about living with bears! Join neighbors and friends for a fast-track training on what we can do NOW to prevent a good bear from becoming a problem bear in our community. Managing attractants Bear-proofing… Read More »