Tag Archives: flood

Front Range Bioneers Sessions: Local Plenary: Jason Gerhardt, Permaculture Design for Drought and Flood, 11/8/14

Notes from a brief presentation with excellent examples of design for drought and flood:   Front Range Bioneers, November 7-9, 2014 Local Plenary: Jason Gerhardt, Permaculture Design for Drought and Flood, Saturday, 11/8, 11-11:15am   Look at problems in terms of how I can integrate ecologies and communities. Can we design water systems that improve… Read More »

Stream Restoration & Debris Removal Grant Applications Due 7/1/2014

From Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Stream Restoration & Debris Removal Grant Program Guidance Now Available Funding has been made available through Senate Bill 14-179 to the Stream Restoration Grant Account within the Flood and Drought Response Fund for watershed cleanup and stream restoration in areas affected by the September 2013 flood.  Both private and… Read More »

Boulder County Water Tour, 6/7, Registration Now Open

Boulder County Water Tour 2014 Date:  Saturday, June 7, 2014 Time:  8:45 pm to 3 pm Cost:  $20 (lunch included) Registration Required:  https://watertour2014.eventbrite.com (tour has sold out every year so please make reservations asap) Location:  Buses will pick up at Boulder County Fairgrounds (SOUTH lot off of Nelson Rd, near Longmont Humane Society) Water is… Read More »

Join Donate Boulder – Community Organized Flood Relief

Calling all Boulderites with a bit of time on their hands! Join Donate Boulder – Community Organized Flood Relief to get muddy and lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need!  The Mudslingers are operating out of 1911 11th Street #207, Boulder.  The HQ phone number is 720-310-5170.  Meet at 8:30 am for assignment. … Read More »

Floods and People Care

As I watch this downtown Boulder neighborhood dry slowly, and listen to the sounds of rescue helicopters overhead, there have been a few thoughts at the front of my mind: design for disaster!  People Care!  Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share (to achieve the aims of Earth and People Care): the ethics of permaculture.  Boulder… Read More »

Sustainable Living Fair Cancelled

The Sustainable Living Fair in Fort Collins was cancelled due to massive flooding, and will not be rescheduled for 2013.  Northern Colorado has been declared a federal disaster zone.  The bands scheduled to perform Saturday evening at the Fair held a benefit concert at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins, with all proceeds going to… Read More »