Mountain Biking: Rubber side down- Time for a TurnaroundWell, my friends, things are finally looking up, and good timing, too, since I’m sure you’re all sick of me bitching. Recent bike build, including wheels… fun! In what feels like a fairly short time, I’ve come from sitting around … Continue reading → […]
- This Raised My PulseHey, baby… wanna ride? I may be injured, but I’m not dead yet. I can still have racy thoughts. Here’s more info. In other news, UBI was an awesome success! I had a blast. I highly recommend it. Overhaul day…. … Continue reading → […]
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Goatscaping back in Boulder
A goat chews on weeds on the dam face of the Boulder Reservoir on Wednesday. | Photo: Greg Lindstrom / The Camera
Goatscaping is one of my favorite blog topics.
So you know I’m going to let you know about Boulder bringing in 300 goats to eat weeds at Boulder Reservoir, which means not using chemicals. Every time I read about this topic, I learn something new. Here’s this week’s tidbit: Read more
Boulder Reservoir: new rules proposed banning polluting boats
Folks enjoying the Rez on Monday | Photo: Paul Aiken, Camera
The Camera reports on new proposed rules at the Boulder Reservoir. There’s a meeting to that effect tonight, so if you’re an avid Rez user, you might want to check it out.
Changing the plan, which hasn’t been updated since it was first adopted as a set of policy guidelines in 1983, has been in the works since last summer.
“The uses have changed at the reservoir — the types of uses and the numbers of people,” said Alice Guthrie, superintendent for Boulder’s Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s time for us to check in.”
City worries about water quality in Boulder Rez
Reinhard Hohensee braves the chilly weather as he jogs along the Boulder Reservoir last week | Daily Camera
The Boulder Reservoir, which sits northeast of town, stores water that will ultimately make its way into people’s drinking glasses.
But becuase the rez is also used for swimming and motor boating, city council is becoming more concerned about its water quality.
Boulder City Council members said water quality and habitat protection need to be the city’s top priority when it comes to the Boulder Reservoir, but they did not propose any restrictions on recreation opportunities at a study session Tuesday.
In a discussion of a new master plan for the Boulder Reservoir, council members expressed concern about maintaining water quality and preventing invasive species from entering the reservoir. … Read more
