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Bike and Boogie For Jamestown Flood Relief Sat.
Oct 17th
Before the flood, Jamestown was a favorite stop on the mountain cycling circuits, where riders would stop for refreshments and socializing on the way up the Peak to Peak or down into town. The little town and the roads up to it were devastated by the floods so cyclists have banded together to help the town recover.
Pre-flood Jamestown
This Saturday, the group Cyclists for Jamestown, will hold a benefit in the upper parking lot of the Beech Aircraft complex at 6749 Foothills Highway (U.S. 36) north of Boulder. Featured will be live music, food, and drink from local breweries Boulder Beer and Avery Brewing, auctions, raffles and charity rides up U.S. 36 with local pro racers and just bike fanatics.
All activities are free but donations will be accepted. The festivities begin at 7:30 am and last till sunset.
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Boulder OSMPs to host open house on open space recovery progress
Oct 16th
The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department will host an open house Monday, Oct. 21, to describe the department’s efforts to recover from the September flood.
The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Millennium Harvest House ballroom, 1345 28th St. OSMP staff will kick off the meeting with a presentation of its response to the flood, along with its efforts to open area trails, trailheads and climbing locations. OSMP staff members will be available to address specific questions after the department’s presentation.
The ravine above Stone Bridge was denuded by rushing flood water and debris as far up as the Third Flatiron. The bridge, though, withstood the onslaught .
The topics covered during the open house will include:
· Trail and trailhead repair, and trail opening progress
· Flood impacts on natural resources and agricultural programs
· Volunteer projects and accomplishments
· Plans for the weeks and months ahead
Since the flooding, OSMP staff and hundreds of volunteers have reopened 47 percent of its trail system, along with 57 percent of its trailheads. The department has also held 15 volunteer projects and has begun working with the Flatirons Climbing Council and Rocky Mountain Rescue Group to assess climbing areas – work that will help the department develop a comprehensive plan for opening more climbing areas across the system.
Individuals interested in volunteering for OSMP’s recovery projects should visit boulderfloodinfo.net and click on “Volunteer Opportunities” for information about how to help.
For the most current listing of trails that OSMP has opened, go to http://bit.ly/15msF85
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Boulder County Flood Center now open, changes hours
Oct 16th
Center opened on Oct. 14 to help residents of unincorporated Boulder County navigate through the flood rebuilding process; Center hours to change Oct. 21
Boulder County, Colo. – The Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center opened on Oct. 14 to assist property owners and residents of unincorporated Boulder County impacted by the unprecedented flooding events of September 2013.
Formerly called the Flood Recovery Center, the renamed Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center is located at the county’s Land Use Department in downtown Boulder.
The center is staffed by functional experts in onsite wastewater (septic) systems, floodplain regulations, transportation (e.g., driveways, roads & bridges), planning and building codes.
What: Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center
When: Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, hours are 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M–F (hours through Oct. 18 are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Where: Boulder County Land Use Department, 2045 13th St., Boulder (map)
Contact: floodrecovery@bouldercounty.org, 303-441-1705
Flood-impacted residents of unincorporated Boulder County who have questions about the rebuilding process are encouraged to stop by the Flood Rebuilding & Permit Information Center to speak with a staff member.
Public parking is available at Boulder County Courthouse lot, and City of Boulder parking garage vouchers are available upon check-in at the Center. Residents can also email the Center staff at floodrecovery@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-1705.
Questions that residents may have include:
· My private residential bridge/culvert/driveway was destroyed by the flood, how do I begin repairs?
· I’m unsure about the status of my septic system, how do I know if the system is still working properly?
· What are the floodplain/floodway regulations and how do they affect my property?
· Do I need to have a structural engineer to inspect the safety of my home?
Visit www.bouldercountyflood.org for rebuilding resources and more information on flood recovery.
