Pages with the Tag "Environment"
The following pages have been tagged with the keyword "environment". Tags/Keywords help categorize pages with related topics.
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 ...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
To produce less waste, practice the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle)!! Reduce the amount of trash disca Read More ...
Industrial / Construction Permits
Any activity disturbing one or more acres must receive a permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Read More ...
W. 86th Parkway (Indiana to Garrison)
As a requirement of the development of the Village at Five Parks project the developer, Village Homes, was required to improv 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 ...
Composting
Composting is the controlled biological decomposition of organic matter, such as food and yard wastes, into humus, a soil-lik 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 ...
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 ...
Water Consumption in Routine Activities
Water Consumption in Routine in Routing Activites Statistics provided by Denver Water Toilet: (4 flushes) ULV Toi Read More ...
Design Criteria
A list of the City of Arvada Design Criteria Read More ...
Environmental Contact Numbers
This page proives a list of phone numbers, links and email address for common envirnmental concerns Read More ...
Water Conservation Program
Welcome to the City of Arvada\'s Water Conservation Homepage. 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 ...
Drinking Water Quality / Water Quality Report
Arvada goes to great lengths to make sure our drinking water is of high quality and meets all federal and state regulations. Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District Board
Arvada appoints five representatives to the 66 member Board of Directors. The District collects and disposes of wastewater 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 ...
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 ...
Cleaning Without Curbside Cleanup
With the elimination of the Spring Curbside Cleanup program, Arvada residents who still want to do a thorough spring cleaning Read More ...
Wadsworth Bypass / Grandview / Railroad Underpass Project General Information
The Wadsworth Bypass / Grandview Avenue / BNSF Railroad Underpass project will separate 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 ...
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 ...
Safety and Health
Health & Safety are key factors in maintaining the quality of life for the citizens of Arvada Read More ...
Pay My Water Bill
Did you know that you can pay your water bill on line or by phone? 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 ...
Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Household chemicals can pose a serious risk if not handled properly 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 ...
Kids Nature Zone
City of Arvada Kids Nature Page Read More ...
Kids Trails Zone
The City manages 1,500 acres of parks, 2,000 acres of trail corridors and open space. These public lands are connected by a u Read More ...
Kids Government Zone
Arvada was founded in 1870 and is the home to over 103,000 people. Our City is located between the foothills of the Rocky Mou Read More ...
Kids Arts Zone
City of Arvada Kids Arvada Center Page Read More ...
Kids History Zone
City of Arvada Kids History Page Read More ...
Kids Safety Zone
Here, in the Kids Safety Zone, you will find information about keeping safe! Keeping you safe is a number one priority and we Read More ...
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park  Landscape design plans are Read More ...
Emergency Preparedness
Intro Read More ...
Colorado Earthquake Information
Geologic studies indicate there are about 100 potentially active faults Colorado and more than 400 earthquake tremors 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 ...
Drought Facts
Drought is an ambiguous hazard that defies a universal definition. Typically, drought is a shortage of water associated with Read More ...
Lightning Facts & Tips
Lightning occurs with all thunderstorms. It averages 73 deaths and 300 injuries each year. 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 ...
Chart of Colorado's Largest Historic Earthquakes
Colorado\'s Largest Historic Earthquakes 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 ...
Influenza
The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract which are divided into three types, designated A, B, and C. Mo Read More ...
Tobacco Cessation
Want to quit smoking? Here are some links to site to help you kick the habit. Read More ...
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 ...
Ralston Treatment Plant
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 ...
Transportation Implementation Committee
This page is about the TIC Read More ...
Kids Environment Zone
"Keep it clean Arvada!" Arvada is a great place to live! Our city is filled with wonderful parks 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 ...
Water Conservation
In semi-arid Colorado, water is a precious resource. The historic drought of 2002 reminds everyone to conserve water. 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
W. 64th Improvements (Easley Road - Kendrick Drive)
Phase II of the 64th Avenue project is between Kendrick Drive and Easley Road. The City has acquired right-of-way for this pr Read More ...
Halloween Safety Tips: Decorations
Keep candles and jack-o'-lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Read More ...
Halloween Safety Tips: Before Halloween
Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough Read More ...
Halloween Safety Tips: Trick-Or-Treating
A Parent or responsible Adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhoo 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kids Safety Quiz
1. Before I go anywhere, I: a. Check first with my parents, teacher of person Read More ...
Kids Safety Quiz Answers - No Cheating!!
A B A or B B A 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 ...
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 ...
Find Transportation to the Airport
Looking for a easy way to get to and from Denver International Airport? You can choose from   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 ...
Arvada City Hall Evacuated While Bomb Squad Investigated Suspicious Car
The Arvada City Hall complex (8101 Ralston Rd.) and a United States Post Office facility (5885 Allison Street) were evacuated Read More ...
Arvada Transit Station Planning Project
The Arvada Transit Station Framework Plan was adopted on August 20, 2007. Read More ...
Arvada Issues Watering Guidelines
The City has issued watering guidelines to all water customers in Arvada, including City-run parks. Although no mandato Read More ...
Sex Offenders
The Arvada Police Department provides a free copy of the city\'s sex offender list to anyone who asks for the document 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 ...
Kids Discover Worlds of Art
Picture a hundred hands tracing the path of stars in paint or walking through a small town a hundred years gone by. Picture groups of children gathering in the front lobby and then traveling to a diff 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 ...
New Street Light Has No Monthly Bill
The City of Arvada, in partnership with Alternative Energy of Golden, completed the installation of a solar powered, LED (lig Read More ...
Trash & Junk
It is unlawful to accumulate and store junk and debris on property. Read More ...
Construction Sites and Demolition Sites
All construction and demolition contractors shall provide Read More ...

