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Colorado State Publications Blog

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…

Amy Zimmer, August 3, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Preparing Your Home for Wildfire Season

      Even though Colorado experienced a wetter-than-average spring, drier weather is on its…

Amy Zimmer, June 3, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Time Machine Tuesday: Denver-area Tornadoes

Forty years ago this week, the Denver metropolitan area was hit by one of the…

Amy Zimmer, June 1, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

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…

Amy Zimmer, May 13, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Spring is Severe Weather Season in Colorado

If you’re new to Colorado, you may not realize that springtime is when we see…

Amy Zimmer, April 28, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Getting Ready for the Big Storm

Meteorologists are predicting heavy snowfall for this weekend, with the possibility that the storm may…

Amy Zimmer, March 11, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

Avalanche Danger and Safety

This has been a deadly and dangerous year for avalanches in Colorado. This past weekend…

Amy Zimmer, February 22, 2021
Colorado State Publications Blog

How Wildfire Impacts Water Resources

This year we’ve seen one of the most active wildfire seasons in the state’s history….

Amy Zimmer, November 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Wildfire Impacts on Wildlife – A New Podcast

2020 has been one of the most active wildfire seasons in our state’s history, with…

Amy Zimmer, November 16, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Caring for Animals During Wildfire Evacuation

As Colorado continues to experience devastating wildfires, many communities are under evacuation orders. If your…

Amy Zimmer, October 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

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…

Amy Zimmer, September 28, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Wildfires, Erosion, and Flooding

This month’s damaging wildfires will have the potential to create serious flooding, erosion, and landslides…

Amy Zimmer, August 27, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

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…

Amy Zimmer, June 11, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Time Machine Tuesday: The Mount St. Helens Eruption

This spring marks the 40th anniversary of the volcanic activity at Mount St. Helens, which…

Amy Zimmer, May 12, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

April is Stress Awareness Month

Perhaps appropriately, given the times we find ourselves in, the month of April is recognized…

Amy Zimmer, April 9, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

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…

Amy Zimmer, April 6, 2020
CSL News

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…

Amy Zimmer, March 23, 2020
Colorado State Publications Blog

Creating a Community Animal Disaster Plan

First responders and researchers have found that during disasters, people are far less likely to…

Amy Zimmer, October 10, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

25th Anniversary of the South Canyon Fire

This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire near Glenwood Springs,…

Amy Zimmer, July 8, 2019
Colorado State Publications Blog

Time Machine Tuesday: 1984 Floods and Landslides

In May and June of 1984, unseasonably warm temperatures caused that winter’s heavy snowfalls to…

Amy Zimmer, May 21, 2019
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