Environment

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Environment

Denver Water staff propose 15 seasonal workers for 2027 watering enforcement

The $645,955 proposal would expand field patrols during the irrigation season, with staff projecting more than 15,000 stops.

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Castle Rock approves option to issue up to $66 million in water bonds

The authorization’s ceiling is reduced by the amount of any state water loan the town receives, and it does not require a bond sale.

Environment

Platte Valley partnership settles objections to South Platte water right

A water court issued a final decree Oct. 2, but Castle Rock staff estimate infrastructure to deliver the water could take 20 to 30 years to build.

Government

Englewood approves $600,000 for South Englewood Basin flood work

The Mile High Flood District is set to match the city’s contribution, bringing $1.2 million toward future drainage and flood-control improvements.

Government

Englewood council to consider $27,400 for regional flood-risk assessment

The district would match the proposed contribution at least dollar for dollar as it assesses flood risks across about 170 watersheds through 2029.

Environment

Aurora committee moves statewide water-rights proposal toward drafting

Committee members agreed to advance a proposal on agricultural water rights converted to municipal or industrial use outside the Arkansas River Valley; Rep. Carter is expected to sponsor it.

Environment

Littleton proposal would require trash haulers to offer recycling

The draft ordinance would also tie trash prices to service volume and limit separate recycling charges when haulers qualify for state reimbursement.

Government

Englewood board recommends stormwater funding and LePan design

The proposals include a $2.53 million supplement for existing projects and $408,803 to design water-line redundancy and drainage improvements near the Allen plant.

Environment

Broomfield approves $100,000 contribution to Gateway Open Space purchase

The contribution supports Boulder County’s acquisition of 72.2 acres and a shared permanent conservation easement; the county will own and maintain the property.