“The County Commissioners can declare a state of emergency in Boulder County, if they do that they don’t need any rules or regulations.” Boulder County’s moratorium on oil and gas development in unincorporated parts of the county was due […]
July Nature Almanac: Nesting Phoebes
In this month’s Nature Almanac, Steve Jones and Ruth Carol Cushman talk about Phoebes nesting under one of Boulder Creek’s bridges. Steve Jones and Ruth Carol Cushman are co-authors of The Peterson’s Field Guide to The North American Prairie […]
How can we help with Mental Health Care in Boulder County and Colorado?
“The average gap between the onset of symptoms and the arrival of treatment is about 8-10 years. In the meantime there is a lot of suffering and even death that occurs.” There are more than a million people in Colorado […]
Boulder County Hears Public Comments on Farmland Policies
“It’s more of a democracy problem here in Boulder County, these lands are shared by all the taxpayers.” The Board of County Commissioners along with members of Boulder County’s Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee heard from more than 100 speakers […]
Efforts to ban GMOs on Boulder County Open Space
“Why are we risking 90 plus % of our major grain and cereal crops and other crops and using that product in those foods and feeds?” The Boulder County Commissioners will be reconsidering its Open Space Agricultural Land Policy following […]
Dot Org: Boulder County Parks and Open Space
Boulder County Parks and Open Space is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Pascale Fried, Education and Outreach Coordinator, talks with host Steve Miller. Anniversary Print
Dot Org: Boulder County Child Care Assistance
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families who need child care benefits for children from birth to age 12. The process for applying for assistance has recently become easier. Terri Albohn, Program Manager, talks with host […]
Boulder County Watershed Masterplans
Masterplans created for Four Mile Left Hand, and St. Vrain Creek watersheds in Boulder County will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on Jan 12th. KGNU’s Veronica Straigh-Lingo spoke with Boulder County planning manager Julie McKay about these plans. […]