Time Machine Tuesday: The Night the Castlewood Canyon Dam Gave Way
Today, Castlewood Canyon is one of Colorado’s 41 State Parks. But on this day 88 years ago, August 3, 1933, …
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Preparing Your Home for Wildfire Season
Even though Colorado experienced a wetter-than-average spring, drier weather is on its way and that means wildfire …
Time Machine Tuesday: Denver-area Tornadoes
Forty years ago this week, the Denver metropolitan area was hit by one of the worst storms in its history. …
Why Should You Purchase a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card?
One of the best things about living in Colorado is the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But …
Spring is Severe Weather Season in Colorado
If you’re new to Colorado, you may not realize that springtime is when we see some of the wildest weather …
Getting Ready for the Big Storm
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may even surpass the memorable Blizzard …
Avalanche Danger and Safety
This has been a deadly and dangerous year for avalanches in Colorado. This past weekend alone, the Colorado Avalanche Information …
How Wildfire Impacts Water Resources
This year we’ve seen one of the most active wildfire seasons in the state’s history. Wildfires have a significant impact …
Wildfire Impacts on Wildlife – A New Podcast
2020 has been one of the most active wildfire seasons in our state’s history, with over 600,000 acres burned. Previously …
Caring for Animals During Wildfire Evacuation
As Colorado continues to experience devastating wildfires, many communities are under evacuation orders. If your home is threatened, it’s easy …
Future Avoided Cost Explorer (FACE:Hazards): A New Community Risk Assessment Tool
How much will natural hazards cost our state over the next three decades? A new tool developed by state agencies …
Wildfires, Erosion, and Flooding
This month’s damaging wildfires will have the potential to create serious flooding, erosion, and landslides long after the fires have …
What is this Strange Spring Weather Doing to Your Trees, Yard and Garden?
Between last weekend’s wild winds, and the effects of a late freeze in April, this spring has been extra tough …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Mount St. Helens Eruption
This spring marks the 40th anniversary of the volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens, which culminated in a major eruption …
April is Stress Awareness Month
Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. It’s …
New Resources on Federal and State Laws Pertaining to COVID-19
Several new memos and Issue Briefs have recently been released by Colorado Legislative Council Staff that provide some guidance on …
Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?
Right now, as we focus on library closures and service reductions due to the global pandemic, it’s important to remember …
Creating a Community Animal Disaster Plan
First responders and researchers have found that during disasters, people are far less likely to evacuate if they are unable …
25th Anniversary of the South Canyon Fire
This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire near Glenwood Springs, which claimed the lives of …
Time Machine Tuesday: 1984 Floods and Landslides
In May and June of 1984, unseasonably warm temperatures caused that winter’s heavy snowfalls to melt at a rapid pace. …