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8101 Ralston Road
P.O. Box 8101
Arvada, CO 80001-8101
Phone: 720-898-7000


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Pages with the Tag "Environment"

The following pages have been tagged with the keyword "Environment". Tags help categorize pages with related topics.

Site Development Permit

All sites grading 10,000 SF or more of dirt must obtain a Site Development Permit from the City of Arvada. Read more... Read More ...

Street / Road Maintenance

The City of Arvada is responsible for the maintenance of all public streets in the city, with the exception of state highways Read More ...

Arvada Report

The Arvada Report is a newsletter published by the City of Arvada. It is distributed to all households and businesses and the Read More ...

Drought Facts

Drought is an ambiguous hazard that defies a universal definition. Typically, drought is a shortage of water associated with Read More ...

Safety and Health

Health & Safety are key factors in maintaining the quality of life for the citizens of Arvada Read More ...

Grass and Leaf Recycling

The City has a grass and leaf drop off program which depending on weather runs from May through mid-November. Read More ...

Moving People

The Arvada community is served by a muli-modal transportation system that includes an easy access to regional and national ro Read More ...

Citizen Transportation Committees

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Flu

The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract and can be prevented by annual influenza vaccinations Read More ...

Winter Weather Preparedness

A major winter storm can be lethal. Preparing for cold weather conditions and responding to them effectively can Read More ...

Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus

Warm weather and standing water add up to mosquitoes and potential exposure to the West Nile Virus. With a few precautions Read More ...

Sports

Colorado is an active place and the community of Arvada is no exception. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year Read More ...

Building Inspection

The Building Inspection Division is responsible for assuring that buildings built in the city are safe for the occupants Read More ...

Water and Sewer Services

The citizens of Arvada depend on the City to provide water and wastewater services. Read More ...

Emergency Preparedness

The City's Emergency Preparedness site offers some basic information about preparing your home, work site, and your family fo Read More ...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

To produce less waste, practice the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)!! Reduce the amount of trash disca Read More ...

Gold Line Advisory Committee

Appointed by City Council in June 2001 as the Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee, the group now known as the Arvada Gold L Read More ...

Environmental

The City of Arvada is fortunate to have a clean environment for our children.  For more information about water quality, Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Ride Provide's A-Line Shuttle Service Between Arvada and Denver International Airport

In cooperation with and funding provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the City of Arvada, the Arvada Urban Read More ...

Fillup A. Can Day, City-Wide Volunteer Litter Cleanup

On the first Saturday of May, thoughtful volunteers throughout the City pick up litter. Read More ...

Counter Terrorism

Counter Terrorism It's natural to be afraid of terrorists and their acts. It's also our fear upon which terrorists feed. Read More ...

Weeds

Weeds may not exceed Read More ...

Stormwater

What is Stormwater and how can we keep our waterways clean? Stormwater is water that flows across the land and into Arvada Read More ...

Voluntary Summer Lawn Watering Guidelines

For 2008, there are no mandatory restrictions for water use. We is requesting that all water customers restrict their usage. Read More ...

Water Sources, Treatment, and Distribution

Arvada's water system annual operation and maintenance budget is over $18 million. Read More ...

Air Quality / Wood Burning Restrictions

Air quality is a concern for the Denver area, especially in the winter months when air inversions can trap pollutants near th Read More ...

Pay My Water Bill

Did you know that you can pay your water bill on line or by phone? Read More ...

Trash Removal

Trash removal Read More ...

Trash & Junk

It is unlawful to accumulate and store junk and debris on property. Read More ...

Water Conservation

In semi-arid Colorado, water is a precious resource. The historic drought of 2002 reminds everyone to conserve water. Read More ...

Rubbish and Debris

It is unlawful to accumulate rubbish Read More ...

Noise

It is unlawful for any person Read More ...

Mud Tracking

All licensees shall be responsible Read More ...

Landfilling and Dumping

It is unlawful to dump Read More ...

Graffiti

It is unlawful to permit graffiti Read More ...

Discharge in Drain Storm

It is unlawful for any person to discharge any substance Read More ...

Depositing of Rubbish

It is unlawful to deposit rubbish Read More ...

Construction Sites and Demolition Sites

All construction and demolition contractors shall provide Read More ...

Environmental Contact Numbers

This page proives a list of phone numbers, links and email address for common envirnmental concerns Read More ...

Get Involved

Learn more about Arvada\'s environment and what we can all do to keep Arvada beautiful. Tell your parents and teachers about Read More ...

Lightning Facts & Tips

Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms. It averages 73 deaths and 300 injuries each year. Read More ...

Colorado Earthquake Information

Geologic studies indicate there are about 100 potentially active faults Colorado and more than 400 earthquake tremors Read More ...

Chart of Colorado's Largest Historic Earthquakes

Colorado's Largest Historic Earthquakes Read More ...

Find Transportation to the Airport

Looking for a easy way to get to and from Denver International Airport? You can choose from   Read More ...

Get Rid of My Garbage

Arvada, like many municipalities, does not provide municipal trash services. Instead, this is a privatized business. Compa Read More ...

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park   Landscape design plans are Read More ...

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden

Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park   Landscape design plans are Read More ...

Kids Discover Worlds of Art

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Kids Discover Worlds of Art

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Diazinon Is a Hazard to Our Creeks

The common pesticide Diazinon is becoming a problem in Colorado rivers and streams. Homeowners who dump Diazinon down Read More ...

Diazinon Is a Hazard to Our Creeks

The common pesticide Diazinon is becoming a problem in Colorado rivers and streams. Homeowners who dump Diazinon down Read More ...

Diazinon Is a Hazard to Our Creeks

The common pesticide Diazinon is becoming a problem in Colorado rivers and streams. Homeowners who dump Diazinon down Read More ...

Water Consumption in Routine Activities

Water Consumption in Routine in Routing Activites Statistics provided by Denver Water Toilet: (4 flushes) ULV Toi Read More ...

Water Main Flushing Program

Water Main Flushing Program This program is one of our most effective maintenance and water quality tools we use to provid Read More ...

Fillup A. Can Around Town

Meet Fillup A. Can! Fillup A. Can would like all of us to dispose of trash in trash cans. Never throw trash down on the g Read More ...

Smoking Restricted in Public Places

"The city council finds, determines, and declares that the smoking of tobacco or of any other plant or weed in certain areas Read More ...

Ralston Treatment Plant

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Preventing Your Pipes from Freezing

Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem and how to prevent it. Basically, water expands when it freezes. Remember high school physics? Read More ...

Games

We can learn a lot about our environment in a fun way by playing games. Click on any of the Cool Kid Websites links to play s Read More ...

Description of Trees for April 2006

Trees are listed in categories of large/medium and small, and then alphabetically by English name. Drought Tolerance: All Read More ...

Current Weather

Current Weather Read More ...

Adopt-A-Trail

The Adopt-A-Trail program utilizes the resources of volunteers to assist the Parks Department in keeping Arvada's trail Read More ...

Ward Road and Alkire Street Connection

The Ward Road extension north of W. 72nd Avenue and connecting to Alkire Street is a part of the city's transportation plan Read More ...

Northwest Corridor (Beltway) Transportation Study

The Northwest Corridor Environmental Impact Statement project team, studying the completion of the final link in the 470 belt Read More ...

Highway 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the Colorado Read More ...

Gold Line Transit Corridor

The Gold Line Light Rail corridor is one of eight Metro Denver corridor projects in the RTD FasTracks mass transit plan. The Read More ...

Traffic Signal and Street Sign Maintenance

The City of Arvada operates and maintains over 90 traffic signals and 60 school zone flashers in the City. The City also main Read More ...

Transportation Implementation Committee

This page is about the TIC Read More ...

Gold Line Advisory Committee Meetings

This page contains the meeting minutes and agendas for upcoming meetings of the Gold Line Advisory Committee. If you would li Read More ...

Information and Safety Tips for Adopt-A-Street Volunteers

Safety Tips: DON'T pick up litter on the roadway surface at any time. DON'T pick up litter close to the edge of the r Read More ...

Accident Alert - What Is It?

During an accident alert, police officers will not be dispatched to property damage traffic crashes where the cars are Read More ...

Health

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Disposing of Hazardous Chemicals

Did you know that Jefferson County offers a location where you can take your hazardous chemicals to be safely disposed? The R Read More ...

Lead Poisoning

Lead is a highly toxic substance, exposure to which can produce a wide range of adverse health effects. Both adults and child Read More ...

Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission

The Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission Cordially invites you to attend a Regional Townhall Meeting. Join local Read More ...

Tobacco Cessation

Want to quit smoking? Here are some links to site to help you kick the habit. Read More ...

Fireworks

The purchase, possession, use or explosion of any firework is prohibited in Arvada. Read More ...

Disposal of Waste

One of the major impacts to the environment is the way that people dispose of their unwanted items. These items can include h Read More ...

Composting

Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a soil-lik Read More ...

Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

Household chemicals can pose a serious risk if not handled properly Read More ...

Tornado Facts & Tips

In this decade, Colorado has averaged around 60 tornadoes a year. However, this is quite variable from year to year. A record Read More ...

Wildfire Awareness Information

Wildfire Awareness Information Colorado saw the worst wildfire season in its history in 2002 with 3,072 wildfires burning Read More ...

Code Enforcement

Our goal is to preserve and enhance existing commercial and residential areas as quality areas to live and shop, and to provi Read More ...

Code Enforcement

Our goal is to preserve and enhance existing commercial and residential areas as quality areas to live and shop, and to provi Read More ...

Trees Across Arvada

Trees Across Arvada" is back for a 5th year of providing low to moderately low water use, drought tolerant trees to residents Read More ...

Trees Across Arvada

Trees Across Arvada" is back for a 5th year of providing low to moderately low water use, drought tolerant trees to residents Read More ...