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From wreaths to fish habitats: Littleton Elks Lodge members recycle Veterans’ wreaths
Walkers, cyclists and joggers enjoying the trails at South Platte Park on the afternoon of June 1 may have noticed a strong, unusual scent of pine in the air.
Those who followed their nose to the scent’s origin at Eaglewatch Lake saw something even more interesting.
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Arapahoe County Commission goes beyond state guidelines, approving strict setback regulations for oil and gas developments
After approving several amendments to its oil and gas facility regulations in October, the Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners recently adopted several more new rules — making its regulations some of the most stringent in the state.
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Middle schoolers advocate for South Platte River health
Approximately 30 storm water drains in Littleton now boast bright colors and educational messages, thanks to a sustainability project by four local middle schoolers.
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Families learn about wastewater at South Platte Renew water festival
When most kids hear “wastewater,” they don’t think of fun.
But at South Platte Renew’s water festival on June 7, which is intended to be an annual event, families got to experience the fascinating, science-driven, and yes — even fun — world of water and natural resource renewal.
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Littleton approves creation of environmental stewardship committee
As the world faces growing environmental challenges, Littleton will be taking more steps to face these problems in 2023.
At a meeting on Dec. 20, Littleton City Council approved a resolution to form an Environmental Stewardship Committee, which the city hopes will begin working in April.
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Littleton Community Retreat to focus on sustainability in 2024
The event, which will take place on Sept. 13 and 14 next year, will be open to anyone in the community, Conklin said.
Its theme will be sustainability, highlighting current and planned practices and programs that support environmental and community sustainability.
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High Line Canal Conservancy receives grant for invasive species removal
At some sections of the High Line Canal corridor, which spans 71 miles across 11 jurisdictions in Colorado, an enemy has taken root.
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Visitors learn about bird banding at Barr Lake State Park
As the early morning sunlight began to peek through the trees, Linda Grein helped her mother Sue Popp take a seat inside a small wooden pavilion at Barr Lake State Park.
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Littleton cyclists celebrate Bike to Work Day
On June 28, almost 2-year-old Brynn Biehl took her longest bike ride yet.
She and her family were some of dozens of cyclists who visited the downtown station celebrating Bike to Work Day, an annual event organized by a the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
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Main Street trees require removal
Visitors to downtown Littleton later this spring may find themselves stumped as they notice the lack of trees on the once-leafy streets.
The city of Littleton will soon remove 64 of the 81 trees on Main Street, due to their infection by a common fungal disease called thyronectria canker.
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Arapahoe County approves amendments for oil and gas regulations
At a special business meeting, community members spoke for almost three hours to the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners, voicing strong and divided opinions on proposed amendments to oil and gas facility regulations.
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Englewood taking steps to improve water taste, smell
George Gastis, the owner of Grow + Gather in Englewood, told a group of residents at the Englewood Civic Center that he generally receives positive feedback about his restaurant and marketplace. But one thing customers consistently complain about is the water, he said.
The plan to fix it involves what some consider an important historical and environmental asset.
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