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118 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEnvironmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
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116: Colorado Springs Sustainability Update
March 01, 2024 00:51 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLearn about City of Colorado Springs sustainability efforts – from both a strategic and an operational perspective. Ryan Trujillo, Deputy Chief of Staff – Operations, updates us and answers questions. Topics include decentralization of the city’s sustainability efforts, status of the yet to be launched Sustainability Advisory Board, a waste characterization study to determine rates we’re diverting waste from landfills, micromobility, and the 2050 Regional Transit Plan (see link to sign up fo...
115: Plastic Bags Update & Moving Toward Zero Waste: Policy Wins, Advice and Resources
January 29, 2024 17:04 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWhat’s the law on plastic bags and polystyrene cups and take-out containers? What other legislation is in effect or potentially coming soon to move the state toward zero waste? How can you receive funding to support your organizational efforts? How can we all take part in moving to reduce this kind of waste? Find out in this update from Rachel Setzke of Eco-Cycle. In Colorado, restaurants have experienced as much as a 90% reduction in use (and costs) of single use items like straws, ketchu...
114: In and Outs of a Permaculture Design Certification
January 27, 2024 16:33 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBWhy might you want to attend a permaculture design certification course offered in our region? Ally Richardson, a permaculture educator and Peak Environment podcast co-producer, discusses this with other members of Pikes Peak Permaculture: Becky Elder, Brian Fritz, and Jayme Domejka. Mentioned in this episode: Pikes Peak Permaculture’s 2024 Permaculture Design Certification Since the early 1980s, permaculture has been taught through hands-on courses – PDCs – with experienced mentors ha...
113: Poor Richard's Rubbish Roundup
December 31, 2023 16:40 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBRichard Skorman shares an environmental vision and a unique community building opportunity that can help with the restoration efforts of our local watershed - creating natural landscapes that everyone can enjoy: Poor Richard's Rubbish Roundup! Join the weekly trash roundup team and help keep our community clean. Or, better yet, reach out to Richard for support in starting your own volunteer group near your local waters. The episode is hosted by Ally Richardson, a permaculture educator and ...
112: Have Yourself a Low Impact Holiday
November 18, 2023 14:41 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBDo you approach the holidays mindful of the environmental impact of shopping, gifts and food? This episode explores sustainable options for this holiday season. Konrad Schlarbaum, sustainability director for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, shares low-impact practices for gifts, food, decorations, and transportation. Konrad Schlarbaum is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Colorado–Colorado Springs (UCCS). He also serves on the Board of Peak Alliance for a Susta...
111: Colorado Clean Energy Legislation
November 02, 2023 15:36 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBCurrent and upcoming legislation that will impact greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, zero emission vehicles and consumer energy costs. Chris Piper, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Colorado Energy Office shares this and much more, in a very engaging presentation and discussion. Colorado Energy Office https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/ This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on October 18, 2023. Sustainability in Progress is a ...
110: Permaculture Principles - Part 2 of 2
October 09, 2023 14:47 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBContinue your deep dive into permaculture principles in the second part of a series hosted by Pikes Peak Permaculture. Acknowledging and practicing permaculture principles can lead to wonderful experiences - which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate. Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates adults and the youth on the wide world of nature and permaculture. Thank you to our supporters and community...
109: How to Love the Outdoors: Leave No Trace
September 25, 2023 11:07 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWe can enjoy the great outdoors most when we love and protect our cherished spaces. In this episode we get to know longtime nonprofit Leave No Trace organization, its principles and its programs. Frequent host Dave Gardner is joined by guest co-host Bob Falcone, co-host of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob podcast, and guest Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism and Partnerships at Leave No Trace. Andrew and Bob also explain some of the basics of how we can love and protect the outdoors. ...
108: Permaculture Principles Part 1 of 2
September 07, 2023 12:53 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBPikes Peak Permaculture begins a deep dive into permaculture principles in this Part 1 of 2 episode. Acknowledging and practicing these principles can lead to wonderful experiences which will guide you to understanding how natural systems work in our environment and our climate. Pikes Peak Permaculture is a Southern Colorado 501c3 nonprofit that educates children, and adults, on the wide world of nature and permaculture. Join us on Saturday, September 16th from 12 to 6 for Pikes Peak Per...
107: Denver Public Schools’ Climate Action Plan
August 28, 2023 11:50 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBLearn how Denver Public Schools' Climate Action Plan was developed and is being implemented. DPS policy is to “be a national leader in establishing an organizational culture anchored in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice in both the conservation of natural resources and in minimizing the carbon footprint of DPS’ practices.” LeeAnn Kittle, director of the Sustainability Team at Denver Public Schools, shares the details on that climate plan. She’ll also highlight the s...
106: How the Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center is Meeting Environmental Challenges
August 11, 2023 12:43 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBLearn about the environmentally sensitive design and construction of the new Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center and the Living Building Challenge certification process. Sandy Elliott, Parks Operations Administrator for Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, shares the fascinating details. Speaker's Slides https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Peak-Alliance-Presentation.pdf Pikes Peak - America's Mountain https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak This episode was recorded...
105: Connecting Children to Nature with Permaculture
July 25, 2023 15:56 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBPermaculture elementary Environment Club, permaculture Earth Day Celebration, and a youth permaculture design course. Pikes Peak Permaculture discusses the importance of permaculture education to connect our children to nature, and how impactful it was in a local school. Pikes Peak Permaculture is an educational 501c3 nonprofit serving Southern Colorado in the nature and ways of permaculture. If you would like to find out more about permaculture and our programs, please visit our website a...
104: Sustainability in Progress: Wildfire Mitigation
July 05, 2023 20:57 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHow homeowners and the community can reduce wildfire risk and prepare for a wildfire event. Ashley Whitworth, Wildfire Mitigation Program Administrator for the Colorado Springs Fire Department, brings us up to speed on defending against wildfire. She also tells us about the Division of the Fire Marshal, and Peak Alerts. Ashley served as a Wildland Firefighter on the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fires. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Presenter's Slide Presentation https://studio809podcasts.c...
103 Permaculture Education in the Pikes Peak Region
June 19, 2023 15:38 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBHave you heard of Permaculture? Join the Pikes Peak Permaculture's team as we introduce ourselves, permaculture and our mission here in the Pikes Peak region. Learn about the programs we offer, including certifications, teacher training, classes and workshops. Pikes Peak Permaculture is an educational 501(c)3 nonprofit educating Southern Colorado in the ways and nature of permaculture. Pikespeakpermaculture.org http://pikespeakpermaculture.org/ In September, our organization will be h...
102 Community Gardens, Sustainable COS and Westside Community Center
June 09, 2023 21:08 - 38 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you’re looking for a place to grow delicious produce this summer, get the scoop here. Colorado Springs Sustainability Program Administrator Samantha Bailey provides an update on city sustainability initiatives and a new website to help you find a garden plot. She is joined by Westside Community Center’s Felicia Barnhart, who updates us on what’s happening there (including LOTS of available community garden space). Samantha provides details about: Sustainable COS (Sustainability Action...
101 Plans for Trails, Open Space and Parks
May 31, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat does the April ballot success of the Trails and Open Space tax renewal tell us about our community, and how might we use that to address shortfalls in county and city parks funding? Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC), fills us in. She shares highlights of our areas parks and open spaces, and discusses ways we can improve funding for future needs. After a 30-year career as a TV journalist in various markets around the country, Susan took the ...
100 El Paso County Parks Master Plan
April 28, 2023 15:51 - 36 minutes - 25.6 MBLearn about the 2022 county parks master plan, including updates to future open space and park areas, revisions to trail alignments, and an asset management plan to outline critical needs. Jason Meyer, Planning Supervisor for El Paso County Parks and Community Services, shares how the plan was created, and highlights of the plan. El Paso County's regional park system has over 8,000 acres of park and open spaces, and over 200 miles of regional trails. Popular parks include Bear Creek Region...
99 Where to Get Great Local Food
April 24, 2023 16:12 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHungry for good, local food? CSA’s, community gardens, farmer’s markets and the Hunt or Gather Buying Club are discussed by local food experts and champions, Michele Mukatis and Megan Andreozzi Harris. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Hunt or Gather Buying Club https://www.facebook.com/HuntOrGather/ [email protected] New Roots Farm https://newrootsfarmllc.com/ Ellen’s Flowers https://www.ellensflowers.com/ Olde Owl Bread Co. https://www.facebook.com/oldeowlbreadco Night...
98 Building Resilient Community Relationships with Land
April 14, 2023 15:41 - 30 minutes - 21 MBFood cultivation, land-based learning in empowering youth, and the central role of farmers as caregivers in our region are essential parts of building resilient community relationships with land. Barak Ben-Amots updates us on his efforts as executive director of Flying Pig Farm, a community learning garden growing at the base of Pikes Peak in Manitou Springs, CO. He has worked over the last eight years to help learners of all ages connect with land, natural systems, our ecological family, an...
97 RetoolCOS: Modernizing Colorado Springs’ Zoning and Subdivision Policies
March 30, 2023 22:16 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBHow will Colorado Springs’ updated zoning and subdivision ordinance make our community more sustainable and resilient? City of Colorado Springs Planning Supervisor Morgan Hester shares important details about RetoolCOS. The City of Colorado Springs City Council recently adopted the first comprehensive update of the City’s zoning and subdivision ordinance in several decades. The 3-year process has been spearheaded by the Planning Department and is known as the RetoolCOS project, which will...
96 Waste and Recycling in Colorado
January 28, 2023 13:27 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe new disposable plastic shopping bag “ban” and Colorado’s miserable recycling rate (15%) are among the topics as we hear from Liz Chapman, Executive Director of Recycle Colorado. Chapman shares information about new waste policies being implemented or voted on in 2023, plus other efforts to improve recycling and reduce waste statewide. Of particular interest is the Producer Responsibility for Recycling Act, passed in 2022 and being fully in effect in 2026. It will make it easy for all C...
95 Sustainability in Progress: Climate Change in Colorado
December 10, 2022 22:06 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBLearn about the changing climate in Colorado with Peter Goble of the Colorado Climate Center. Peter is a climatologist and research associate. The Colorado Climate Center is located at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, Colorado, within the Department of Atmospheric Science. As a recognized State Climate Office, the Center strives to collect and observe data with the purpose of monitoring the climate, placing individual events into historical perspective, disseminating climate inf...
94 Arts and Culture in the Pikes Peak Region
October 24, 2022 12:22 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn observance of arts month, get arts and culture updates from Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region; and Natalie Johnson, executive director of the Manitou Art Center. Andy shares about the community’s new cultural plan, Arts Vision 2030, and some of the work it has already inspired. Natalie shares about some of the specific programs and initiatives that the Manitou Art Center has undertaken to support sustainability efforts. LINKS: Andy Vick’s S...
93 Colorado Water Plan 2023
October 06, 2022 10:03 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAn update on the Colorado Water Plan from Jeff Rodriguez, Regional Water Coordination Specialist with the Colorado Water Conservation Board. The 2023 Water Plan, to be finalized in January, builds on a legacy of integrated statewide planning for water in Colorado. This updated plan continues to focus on collaboration between the state and the water community on-the-ground. To help Coloradans take action, the plan incorporates state-of-the-art tools and data focusing on four major interconnec...
92 Green Standards for Stormwater Infrastructure
August 03, 2022 13:15 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBStormwater management is a critical environmental concern for a large urban area like Colorado Springs. City of Colorado Springs Stormwater Enterprise Manager Richard Mulledy discusses the city’s new green infrastructure standards for development and redevelopment. He also shares some planned and some completed capital projects, and gives us an overview of the strategic vision of the Stormwater Enterprise. LINKS: Presenter’s slideshttps://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SWENT...
91 Native Plants Support a Healthy Watershed
June 28, 2022 13:49 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBLearn about the newly revived Kathleen Marriage Garden at Sondermann Park, and how you can incorporate native plants into your landscape and help support a healthy watershed. Colorado Native Plant Society Executive Director Maggie Gaddis and Fountain Creek Watershed District Interim Executive Director Alli Schuch talk about the history of the garden, how it was brought back to life, and how native plants help support a healthy watershed. They also discuss National Pollinator Month. LINKS: ...
90 Conserving Water at Home
May 31, 2022 21:36 - 44 minutes - 31 MBA dry winter, long-term drought, and record low levels in major Colorado River reservoirs have all of us wondering what we can do to minimize our water consumption. Kate Larson of Resource Central shares how the organization is helping communities implement programs to encourage homeowners to conserve water. City of Fountain Conservation and Sustainability Manager Katie Helm also shares the response from community members and why being able to partner with another organization to administe...
89 Our Water System and Meeting Future Demand Our Water System and Meeting Future Demand
May 15, 2022 14:41 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBHow will Colorado Springs meet its water needs for the next 50 years? Our water system is complex and far-reaching – spanning more than 100 miles. Colorado Springs Utilities Senior Conservation Education Specialist Birgit Landin shares what it takes to acquire, treat and deliver water to our community every day. She also explains the challenges we face and Utilities’ roadmap for a cost-effective water supply for the next 50 years. Next Sustainability in Progress meeting: Wednesday, May 1...
88 City of Colorado Springs Sustainability Efforts
April 09, 2022 12:36 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBColorado Springs Sustainability Coordinator Samantha Bailey fills us in on her current efforts, the new SustainableCOS project, and her goals for the future of Colorado Springs. SustainableCOS is a city-wide sustainability action plan. LINKS: Samantha Bailey's Slide Presentation https://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/03152022_SustainableCOS_PASF.pdf Colorado Springs Office of Innovation https://coloradosprings.gov/office-innovation Special thanks to Studio 809 ...
87 Convert Your CO2 Emissions into Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction for Families in Need
February 21, 2022 21:29 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBLearn how to calculate the carbon footprint of some of your common activities and convert that it into work that reduces overall carbon emissions. Carbon Cut Colorado is a website and program of Colorado Springs-based Energy Resource Center (ERC). ERC Development Director Mike Mazzola sat down for this conversation with Peak Environment co-producer and co-host Ellen Johnson-Fay, to explain Carbon Cut Colorado, as well as the other programs of ERC. The funds donated through Carbon Cut Color...
86 Pups and Packs: Protecting Wolves in 2022
January 29, 2022 23:59 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MBGet the state of the science and public policy related to wolves in the U.S. today. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) hosted this virtual conversation in a January 25 webinar. See the video replay here, or listen to this podcast replay. Learn about the history of gray wolf persecution and recovery, PEER’s unique approach using the Pittman-Robertson Act, hear from a notable scientist about the state of the science about liberalizing wolf-killing, and explore an indige...
85 Arts Vision 2030
January 03, 2022 18:26 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAn introduction to Arts Vision 2030, the new cultural plan to support arts and culture in the Pikes Peak Region. It was developed by, of, and for the community, under the stewardship of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), the Bee Vradenburg Foundation, and a diverse steering committee of 24 local creative leaders. COPPeR Executive Director Andy Vick introduces the plan, and he shares how it was created and how we can all be a part of its implementation. LINKS: Speaker’...
84 Car-Free Transportation in the Pikes Peak Region
December 07, 2021 21:01 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBLearn about opportunities to lower your carbon footprint by getting around town without a car. Electric scooters, all-electric buses and trains are among the topics. SPEAKERS: Jeff Hoover - Veo Brian Vitulli - Planning Supervisor, City of Colorado Springs Public Works, Transit Services Division (Mountain Metropolitan Transit) LINKS: Veo https://www.veoride.com/colorado-springs/ Mountain Metro https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro How to Ride (Mountain Metro bus service...
83 Environmental Design Projects: Integrating Social, Financial, and Legal Systems
November 16, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBWhat should be considered in designing projects to address environmental issues, and how can we best integrate these? In designing projects to address environmental issues, we often underestimate the influence of social, financial and legal systems. Konrad Schlarbaum explores these systems using a permaculture framework and a real-world example. Konrad is Sustainability Coordinator at Pikes Peak Community College. LINKS: Presenter’s Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
82 Profiting from the Peak
October 23, 2021 16:53 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBHow and why has Colorado Springs grown to be the second largest city in Colorado, and what are the environmental implications of this? John Harner, author of the new book, Profiting from the Peak, shares highlights from the book. Harner is a professor of Geography at UCCS. LINKS: Speaker’s Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/harner_podcast.pdf Profiting from the Peak: Landscape and Liberty in Colorado Springs – by John Harner https://upcolorado.com/university-...
81 Creek Week 2021 and the Watershed
September 22, 2021 19:53 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBCreek Week events give you an opportunity to take care of our local water resource. It’s the largest watershed clean-up in the state of Colorado. Fountain Creek Watershed Outreach Coordinator Alli Schuch shares the exciting events offered during Creek Week, September 25 – October 3, 2021. Also get an update on the projects of the Fountain Creek Watershed Flood Control and Greenway District – from Executive Director Bill Banks. LINKS: Slides from Bill Banks Presentation http://studio809r...
80 Quality of Life Indicators – Local Government Council Report
September 08, 2021 20:56 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBHow do our local city and county governments compare to other communities in Colorado and the nation? How does this affect our quality of life? Get an advance look at the Local Government section of the Pikes Peak United Way Quality of Life Indicators Report, Peak Progress. Andy Gunning, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian of the Pikes Peak Library District, share some of the data collected by the Local Government cou...
79 Quality of Life Indicators: Demographics
August 09, 2021 15:26 - 39 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Demographics council of the Peak Progress Quality of Life Indicators Report share the contributions they’re making to the next version of the report. They’re providing tools to make it easier to understand who lives in our region and how that is changing over time. Data can be overwhelming but it can tell us a lot about the place that we live. The 2030 Sustainability plan was heavily informed by the past QLI reports. The next several Sustainability in Progress meetings will feature rep...
78 New El Paso County Master Plan
July 02, 2021 12:30 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBGet a tour of the new El Paso County Master Plan recently adopted by the county commissioners. Mark Gebhart, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development for the county, provided this overview at the June 16, 2021 Sustainability in Progress meeting. LINKS: Your El Paso Master Plan – project website El Paso County Planning and Development This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on June 16, 2021. Sustainability in Progress is a month...
77 Environmental Education in Colorado
June 22, 2021 00:11 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBHow do we ensure all Colorado children are engaged in outdoor learning experiences? Appreciation for nature, the great outdoors, conservation and sound environmental stewardship don’t just happen. They are the result of positive experiences and good information and education. In this episode, we hear from two environmental education leaders who are providing these experiences and education for the children of Colorado. Environmental education across the state of Colorado and getting kids lea...
76 Backyard Gardens and Local Food
May 06, 2021 15:49 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWhy do we need to grow more of our own food? According to local garden expert Larry Stebbins, Colorado Springs is behind many other cities in local food sufficiency. He explains why urban gardening plays a critical role in our resilience and food supply in the face of a growing population and shrinking farmland. He also shares some of the opportunities in the local area for embracing urban farming. This includes the Backyard Garden Project – launched this year – which helps local food-insecu...
75 Creating a Community Built Park: You Can Do It!
April 21, 2021 15:30 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBAn ambitious new project near downtown is cleaning up an old construction materials dump and turning it into an amazing community treasure. A lot of creativity is going into this site, including letting nature do what real estate developments typically pour concrete to do (manage stormwater). If you see mosaics on light poles, concrete benches inlaid with tiles, murals and other street art around Colorado Springs, there’s a good chance this is the work of Concrete Couch. This nonprofit works...
74 Going Solar Made Easy – Solar United Neighbors
April 16, 2021 16:51 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBA new non-profit co-op is working in Colorado to help people go solar, simplifying the process and reducing costs. Bryce Carter, Colorado Program Director for Solar United Neighbors (SUN) shares details about how it works. The co-op launched in Colorado Springs at the end of March, 2021. This event was co-hosted by Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future and Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society. LINKS Speaker’s PowerPoint Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
74 Going Solar Made Easy – Solar United Neighbors
April 16, 2021 16:51A new non-profit co-op is working in Colorado to help people go solar, simplifying the process and reducing costs. Bryce Carter, Colorado Program Director for Solar United Neighbors (SUN) shares details about how it works. The co-op launched in Colorado Springs at the end of March, 2021. This event was co-hosted by Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future and Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society. LINKS Speaker’s PowerPoint Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/20...
73 Jack's Solar Garden
April 07, 2021 00:01 - 50 minutes - 35 MBBoulder County told Byron Kominek you cannot put solar panels on agricultural land; it violates zoning. But Byron persisted. Agrivoltaics are a global phenomenon in which solar panels and agriculture share land. The county eventually amended its code. Today there are about 3,000 panels on Jack’s Solar Garden, which Bryon created. In addition to helping small farms turn a profit, the panels provide benefits to the crops, and the crops actually provide benefits to the panels. What might those ...
72 Why the Climate Crisis is a Concern for Conservatives
March 30, 2021 15:27 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThere are plenty of good reasons for political conservatives to be concerned about the climate crisis. We explore them in this conversation with three gentlemen from the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, or CCL: Steven Moses, a physicist Don Parcher, a retired Navy pilot Nate Hochman, a Colorado College senior and Conservative Outreach Fellow at CCL Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonpartisan group that's focused on a carbon fee and dividend, which would put a price on carbon at the source, ...
71 A New Era for the Bureau of Land Management?
March 13, 2021 21:02 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MBWhat steps can the Biden administration take to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Bureau of Land Management to better address its conservation and climate change goals? This question was addressed in a lively online discussion hosted by PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility). Panelists discussed the results of a recent employee survey, trends in land management planning, problems in BLM’s management culture, and questions from the webinar participants. This discu...
70 CO Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap
March 11, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBWill Toor, Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Office, provides a summary of State/CEO projects, activities, and initiatives, and shares the Colorado Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Pollution Reduction Roadmap. This event was co-hosted by Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Southeastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society, Green Cities Coalition, and the Energy Resource Center. LINKS Speaker’s PowerPoint Slides http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Toor.GHG-Roadmap.pdf ...
69 Drake is Closing - Now What?
March 01, 2021 13:54 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWhat can you do to create a sustainable, just, and carbon-free city? Hear what’s next in the closure of the fossil-fuel powered Martin Drake Power Plant in Colorado Springs, and learn about three local campaigns on which you can take action. This is audio from a live webinar held on February 19, 2021 – organized by a group of Colorado College students. It was described as speed-dating for climate action. This event includes a brief update on Drake from David Padgett, General Manager of Env...
68 Northern Water’s Regional Water Efficiency Program
February 06, 2021 19:37 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBWhat are 33 Colorado cities doing to conserve water? Frank Kinder, Water Efficiency Program Manager for Northern Water, updates us on the conservation work of this regional water provider. LINKS: Frank Kinder’s slide presentation http://studio809radio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Presentation-FK-PPENV.pdf The Colorado-Big Thompson Project - video shown during presentation https://youtu.be/wQkMdlvCgP0 2020 in Review: Water Efficiency Programs – video shown at end of presentat...