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🌱 BOLDERBoulder Returns + Eldo Fire Fears + Clean Water Act Turns 50
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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in town.
Wednesday's weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 70 Low: 42.
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Here are the top five stories today in Boulder:
- 50 years later, the Clean Water Act is still intact. The Clean Water Act was enacted in 1972 in response to growing public awareness about water pollution. 50 years later, what does the future hold for water quality in the United States? (CU Independent)
- Eldorado Springs parking sparking wildfire concern. With all the traffic and cars parking on dry grass near the highway, it has Eldorado Springs residents worrying about the potential fire danger. (7News)
- Marshall Fire cleanup begins in Superior. For those that lost their homes and opted-in for Boulder County paid cleanup, the work is finally getting started. According to city and county officials, FEMA will pay the local municipalities back 90 percent of the total cleanup cost. (FOX31)
- Baseline traffic pattern to shift for sewer project. Beginning today, eastbound traffic will be moved to one of the westbound lanes on Baseline Road between Foothills Parkway and 55th Street as part of the next phase of the Foothills and sewer project. Baseline to remain closed east of 55th Street. (CO Daily)
- BOLDERBoulder set to return after two-year hiatus. Organizers hope the popular 10K race will be at full capacity when it comes back with its traditional route this year. (CBS4)
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Today in Boulder:
- BVSD Bike & Roll to School Day: Boulder High School. (Today)
- Lefthand Fire Protection District: Board Meeting. (1 p.m.)
- Boulder Badasses: Networking Event. (4:3o p.m.)
- IC Strategy, Building Construction: Lefthand Fire Protection District. (6 p.m.)
- Arts Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)
- 14 Spring Bucket List Activities: Boulder Area events this week. (Patch)
- 10 things to do this week: Springfest Carnival, 'Avengers' trivia, more. (CU Today)
From my notebook:
- Boulder Chamber is holding a virtual regional job fair. (Patch)
- How to print a robot from scratch: Combining liquids, solids could lead to faster, more flexible 3D creations. (CU Boulder Today)
- Workforce Boulder County announces scale up grants available for registered apprenticeship programs. (Patch)
- Today is the last day to vote for the 2022 Boulder Mountainbike Alliance jerseys that will be produced by Primal Wear! The winning designs will go on sale soon. (BMA)
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