Environment

Environment

Platte Valley partnership settles objections to South Platte water right

A water court issued a final decree Oct. 2, but Castle Rock staff estimate infrastructure to deliver the water could take 20 to 30 years to build.

Environment

Fountain Creek district proposes $1.48 million for Frost Ranch restoration

The proposed allocation is the largest project line in the district’s 2027 budget, accounting for about 72% of proposed expenses. A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 23.

Public Safety

Palmer Lake staff expect to present wildlife-attractant rules Oct. 22

Proposals include collection-day trash hours and storage rules for food and other attractants; trustees have not adopted an ordinance.

Government

El Paso County approves $200,000 grant for Paint Mines improvements

The grant will support planned fencing and trail work intended to protect the park’s formations; commissioners also added the grant revenue and spending to the 2026 budget.

Environment

Colorado Springs proposes $396 million wastewater expansion as system nears capacity

The Milton Proby Interceptor would add about 17 miles of pipeline and two lift stations; the utility projects its existing system could reach capacity by 2028 without expansion.

Government

Colorado Springs draft parks plan prioritizes reinvestment, estimates $657 million need

The 10-to-15-year framework estimates a $52.2 million average annual funding gap in its first three phases and lists options for future study, not approved spending.

Government

Monument to consider accepting Conexus land for drainage and open space

A proposal before the Town Council would put maintenance of two northern tracts on the town, while a metropolitan district would maintain a southern tract.

Government

Colorado wildlife agency seeks variance for vault toilets at Rosemont campgrounds

The Teller County Board of Health is scheduled to discuss the request at 9:40 a.m. Oct. 6 in Woodland Park.

Teller County staff recommend conditional approval of CC&V mine expansion

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Platte Valley partnership settles objections to South Platte water right

Fountain Creek district proposes $1.48 million for Frost Ranch restoration

Palmer Lake staff expect to present wildlife-attractant rules Oct. 22

El Paso County approves $200,000 grant for Paint Mines improvements

Colorado Springs proposes $396 million wastewater expansion as system nears capacity

Colorado Springs draft parks plan prioritizes reinvestment, estimates $657 million need

Monument to consider accepting Conexus land for drainage and open space

Colorado wildlife agency seeks variance for vault toilets at Rosemont campgrounds