The emerald ash borer's spread has been "significantly slowed" by proactive city efforts.

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The projects total over $550 billion in five congressional districts.

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The legislature mandated this study of warning systems.

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Improvements to the Bear Creek Trail and greenbelt along the South Platte River include a new bridge, less congestion and upgraded bathrooms.

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Humans can't get infected with avian pox, but it can be fatal to wild and domesticated birds, including pets and livestock.

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"Colorado is one lightning strike and one unattended campfire away from our next wildfire."

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One consumer protection group is calling for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to shrink Xce's giant proposal.

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"There are some numbers out there from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that there are as few as 800 adult toads in our state."

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park had a one-third reduction in staffing this year, according to a watchdog group.

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Compost Colorado processes over 2 million pounds of organic waste each year. Now, half of that waste will be processed in north Denver.

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