Feb 19 2024
Boulder County has been selected to receive $4.9 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to increase public access to electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The county sought this funding to support the switch to electric vehicles and reduce carbon pollution. U.S. Representative Joe Neguse as well as U.S. Senators John …
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Jan 01 2024
As we come to the end of 2023, the Board of County Commissioners would like to say thank you again to voters for their support for both the Affordable and Attainable Housing ballot measure and the Open Space ballot measure. These ballot measures encompass many of the values of the commissioners, county staff, and the …
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Jul 17 2023
Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host the Summer Heritage Morning event on Sunday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Road in Boulder county. Embark on an unforgettable journey to the past with this immersive historical event that will transport you back to the late …
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Feb 20 2023
During the county’s annual Reorganization Meeting, the Boulder County Commissioners outlined the county’s goals, projects, and priorities for the year ahead. All county departments and elected offices contributed to the State of the County presentation, which included major projects, policy priorities, and program developments planned for 2023. A recording of the presentation, including the PowerPoint …
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Jun 27 2022
Like so many grieving communities across the United States, Boulder County residents and families have had their lives and hearts shattered by gun violence. In the wake of recent horrific mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York—and in addition to so many other tragic and preventable gun deaths, including the mass shooting at …
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Apr 25 2022
Larimer County Natural Resources and partners receive $328,900 grant to improve open space habitat for big game and bolster landscape resiliency in Larimer, Boulder, and Jefferson counties. A $328,900 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation RESTORE Colorado Program grant was recently awarded to Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) in partnership with Colorado Parks & …
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Apr 18 2022
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 17-23, 2022), Boulder County volunteer managers were invited to nominate volunteers who made noteworthy contributions to their programs in 2021. A selection committee chose the following seven volunteers to be recognized and awarded $900 in funding for each of their programs. $6,300 total awarded to seven Boulder County …
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Mar 21 2022
Here are a few opportunities to get involved with Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Volunteer efforts improve our lands, keep our properties beautiful, and bring value to our cultural history programs. Here’s how you can have fun and contribute. Ongoing Opportunities: • Agricultural Heritage Center Tour Guide. The Agricultural Heritage Center at the Lohr/McIntosh …
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Jan 04 2022
The Boulder County Commissioners announced the recipients of 2022 Environmental Sustainability Grants in the following communities in Boulder County: Boulder, Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, and Superior. Boulder County’s Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program provides an opportunity for governmental organizations in the county to undertake environmental sustainability priorities within their communities. In addition …
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Oct 26 2021
Boulder County Parks & Open Space is accepting applications for the 2022 Volunteer Naturalist training class. Application deadline is Nov. 7, 2021. Training classes begin Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Volunteer naturalists help Boulder County Parks & Open Space by leading hikes, presenting slide programs, and providing hands-on experiences to people of all ages. Staff is …
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Sep 06 2021
Boulder County’s Community Planning & Permitting Department, invites interested residents to apply to the new State Highway 119 Community Advisory Committee (the Diagonal). The committee will help guide planning for the CO 119 Commuter Bikeway and CO 119 Safety and Mobility Improvement projects. The deadline for applying is Sept. 7, 2021. Apply online. The purpose …
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Aug 23 2021
Boulder County Parks & Open Space hosts a juried en plein air art exhibit from Nov. 12 through Dec. 30 at the Great Frame Up Longmont. En plein air art is the act of creating art from observation in the outdoors. In 2011, the department hosted its first art exhibit to feature county-owned open space. …
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