Environment

Local reports filed under Environment

Environment

Colorado Legislative Council leaves proposed hunting and fishing amendment unchanged

The review for the 2026 Blue Book ended without revisions, while opponents warned that undefined language could lead to disputes over wildlife rules and management methods.

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Government

Polis orders talks over Cielo Vista Ranch access disputes

The governor’s order names Ken Salazar to lead the talks but leaves the facilitator and meeting schedule to be determined.

Government

Denver council unanimously opposes proposed Section 106 rewrite

The council approved an opposition proclamation as the federal historic-preservation rewrite remains under review, with no public-comment or final-decision dates set.

Government

Littleton council to consider environmental seat on sales-tax board

The proposed charter change would add an Environmental Stewardship Board representative to the panel advising on Littleton’s voter-approved capital-improvement sales tax, which had $23.6 million available for future projects at the end of 2025.

Transportation

Wheat Ridge approves mobility projects, but work remains ahead

The City Council approved trail grant applications, a Route 32 bus-stop agreement and HAWK signals, but construction, funding and service questions remain.

Public Safety

Colorado extends disaster emergency for Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires

A 30-day extension keeps emergency powers active as burn-scar flooding, debris flows and infrastructure damage continue to affect communities in three counties.

Government

Englewood, Littleton councils to review South Platte Renew authority plan

The councils are scheduled to consider a possible new utility authority, a proposed $41.3 million 2027 budget and a $106.5 million five-year capital plan at an Aug. 27 study session.

Environment

Englewood begins drawing on reserve water supply as restrictions, rate increases advance

Officials say Englewood began using its reserve supply in mid-July, as proposed watering limits and 2027 utility-rate increases move toward City Council consideration.

Government

Littleton sewer plan would spread rate increases through 2035

The unadopted proposal would fund $256.2 million in sewer needs while limiting planned debt issuance to $65 million.