Environment

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Government

Louisville commenters seek more protected land, Dutch Creek buffer and Trail 18 reroute

Public commenters want Louisville to protect more land, add a 120-foot Dutch Creek buffer and remove or reroute Trail 18 as the city reviews draft parks and trail plans ahead of possible October adoption.

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Energy

Xcel emissions cuts put Boulder near 2027 goal, but 2030 path remains undefined

Xcel’s systemwide emissions fell in 2025, Boulder staff told the City Council, but the city has not yet quantified how it will meet its tougher 2030 target or measure wildfire-resilience progress.

Public Safety

Boulder County approves $1.18 million for Superior, Conifer Hill wildfire mitigation

Boulder County commissioners approved awards for a Superior goat-grazing program and Conifer Hill forest treatments, but project materials do not specify field-work start dates.

Environment

Boulder County approves $1 million Eldorado Springs wastewater debt measure for November ballot

Commissioners amended and approved a November ballot question for up to $1 million in wastewater debt, to be repaid through future special assessments on properties in the Eldorado Springs improvement district.

Environment

Boulder County approves four wildfire projects with funding below staff recommendation

Commissioners approved more than $1.3886 million for four projects, below the $1.8056 million recommended by county staff. Final awards for each project have not been published.

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.

Energy

REC sales lowered Longmont’s reported noncarbon share in 2025, packet says

Platte River’s REC sales are expected to generate about $10 million and ease rate pressure, but Longmont’s reported renewable share fell to 31% in 2025 and staff project the city could miss its 2030 emissions target.

Environment

Superior develops townwide prairie-dog plan after mapping more than 500 burrows

The replacement for the town’s 2005 plan would address prairie-dog movement, conservation and conflicts near homes, including in Sagamore and along McCaslin Boulevard.

Environment

Superior staff propose utility-bill charge for hazardous-waste costs

The proposal, along with reduced sustainability allocations and a possible multifamily composting policy, still requires further action.