Environmental Health Events
 Boulder
County is Proud to Sponsor Boulder Solar Week 2007—
September 23-30
The
Center for ReSource Conservation proudly presents
Boulder
Solar Week 2007, a premier event for homeowners to learn about
renewable energy and green building technologies. This year’s event
includes an all-day conference and expo; evening workshops on passive solar design, photovoltaics, solar hot
water, high performance heating and cooling systems; and a keynote
address by Hunter Lovins, "The Business Case for Climate Protection."
Don’t miss this opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies in
operation in thirteen homes throughout Boulder County at the
12th Annual Tour of Solar & Green Built Homes on Sunday, September
30.
To register, visit
The Center for ReSource Conservation or call 303-441-3278, ext. 13.
Individuals Can Make Impact on Ozone Levels
June 29, 2007, Boulder - Individual and corporate
participation in the Clean Air Challenge can significantly
improve ozone levels in the community. Of the many sources
of pollution, vehicles emit the largest percentage of the
pollutants that combine to form ground-level ozone. They are
also responsible for more than a quarter of annual CO2
(carbon dioxide) emissions - the primary "greenhouse" gas.
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Boulder County Public Health Asking for Input about
Septic Systems
May 29, 2007, Boulder - In Boulder County there are
over 14,000 households that use septic systems for the
treatment of wastewater. In essence, they are each operating
a miniature wastewater treatment system in their backyards
without any ongoing monitoring of effectiveness. Of these
systems, 4,700 (that's nearly 33%) have not been approved to
ensure their design and installation meet the specific site
requirements to achieve safe treatment of wastewater.
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2006
Boulder County Launches Sustainability Initiative
December 2006, Boulder County — To support its commitment to a
sustainable environment, Boulder County has created the Sustainability
Initiative website. At this site, you can learn about what Boulder
County is doing to conserve energy and resources, reduce greenhouse
gases, minimize waste and safeguard our air and water. You can also
learn how you can contribute to a sustainable community, whether as an
individual or as a business. More
Bike to Work Week is June 24th-30th
June 2006, Boulder County — Walk, Bike, Take the Bus: Walk and Bike Week is a
fun celebration promoting all of the ways we can get around town without
our cars: walk, bike, or take the bus. It’s fun, healthy, and good for the
environment. Boulder’s Walk and Bike Week is a partnership of the city,
local businesses, and outdoor enthusiasts who help to coordinate and
sponsor this week-long event that promotes walking and biking as
convenient transportation options.
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Greening Government
Conference
May 22, 2006, Denver — The greening of Colorado state government,
which has already resulted in several million dollars in monetary savings in
addition to reductions in uses of resources and in increased protections to
the state’s environment, took another important step forward on Monday.
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Boulder County receives $200K from EPA to
remediate Argo mine site: Project will reduce metals impacts to Little James Creek in
the Lefthand Watershed
May 17, 2006 — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
presented Boulder County with a $200,000 EPA Brownfields
cleanup grant yesterday for the 13.7-acre Argo mine site near
Jamestown. The grant will fund a three-year project to remove
potential contamination sources and improve water quality in
the Lefthand watershed, which is the primary drinking supply
for the 18,000 customers of the Left Hand Water District.
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EPA, CDPHE Asthma Program
Launch Air Quality Notification System for Denver: EPA’s EnviroFlash Provides Customized, Personal Air
Quality Alert
May 17, 2006, Denver, CO — The Denver metropolitan area
is joining a growing list of communities across the nation participating
in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) EnviroFlash air
quality notification service.
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Earth Day is Every Day
 April 2006, Boulder County — Earth Day is an opportunity for us to
celebrate and appreciate the wonder of our natural surroundings.
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City sponsors documentary on global warming
 Friday,
April 21, Boulder — In honor of Earth Day and the city of Boulder's
membership in the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement, the
city's Office of Environmental Affairs (OEA) is sponsoring a
sneak-preview of the HBO documentary on global warming entitled, "Too
Hot Not To Handle" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21, at the Boulder
Theater, 2032 14th St.
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Governor Proclaims January Radon Action Month
January, Denver, CO - On January 4,
2006, Colorado Governor Bill Owens issued a proclamation
declaring January Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally
occurring, invisible, odorless gas that is harmlessly
dispersed in outdoor air, but when trapped in buildings, can
be harmful at elevated levels.
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Food Service: Temporary Event
Coordinator Training
January 24, 2006, Boulder — Join
Boulder County Public Health for an important free training session
regarding the coordination of food vendors at your next event. Space is
limited. Please register soon to reserve your spot in the class.
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2005
County Offers Program on Radon and Real Estate
Monday, August 29th, Boulder – Boulder County Public
Health will offer a free four-hour program on radon concerns
that often arise during real estate transactions on August
29, 2005. This program is open to all interested persons.
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Boulder Creek Watershed Forum Recreation and River Protection
Tuesday August 23rd, Boulder - At 6:30 PM the Boulder Creek Watershed
Initiative (BCWI) is hosting its monthly public outreach forum at the Boulder
Public Library on Canyon Boulevard. The title of this month's forum is
"Recreation and River Protection". More
Residents reminded not to handle bats due to
rabies threat
August 12th, 2005 County - Boulder County Public Health
(BCPH) is warning residents not to handle bats after nine local bats tested
positive for rabies and five people were treated for exposure this summer.
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