The Urban Drainage Flood Control District (UDFCD), in consultation with the City of Boulder, will conduct wood debris removal in Fourmile Canyon Creek, between 34th and 47th streets, beginning on Wednesday, March 16. The effort is expected to take a few weeks to complete.

Crews will remove downed wood, fallen dead trees and trash from the creek area that could impede flood waters and worsen the flood risk if not cleared. Studies have shown that rain events in the Fourmile Fire burn area could result in higher than normal flow rates on Fourmile Canyon Creek. Removing the debris helps water move through the creek and stay within the flood channel.

All wood will be taken to a wood recycling center in the form of chipped material. Live trees and dead standing trees will not be removed. Any ground areas impacted by the work will be restored as part of the project.

For additional questions and/or concerns, please contact Christie Coleman, City of Boulder Utilities Division, 303-441-3266.