The motivation for this briefing is to examine the large inhomogeneity (step shift) in the observed temperature record at the SNOw TELemetry (SNOTEL) stations in the Intermountain West--Colorado, Utah and Wyoming--and its implications for climate, hydrology and ecological research in the region. This issue impacts the entire SNOTEL network across the 11 Western states.
This issue brief focuses on healthy food recovery in Colorado. It provides an overview of food waste issues within the state, the current and potential role for grocery retailers in decreasing waste and increasing healthy food distribution, and the role of food assistance programs today such as food banks and pantries as well as direct redistribution models, to facilitate the movement of healthy food from retail to food redistribution.
This issue brief is one of three that explores aspects of our natural resources -water, land, and energy -and the steps necessary to balance Colorado's need for increased agricultural production to feed its growing population and the sustainable use of its natural resources to support production.
This issue brief is one of three that explores aspects of our natural resources -water, land, and energy -and the steps necessary to balance Colorado's need for increased agricultural production to feed its growing population and the sustainable use of its natural resources to support production.
This issue brief is one of three that explores aspects of our natural resources -water, land, and energy -and the steps necessary to balance Colorado's need for increased agricultural production to feed its growing population and the sustainable use of its natural resources to support production.
The State of Colorado initiated the effort to develop an after action report (AAR) to identify strengths and areas for improvement observed during response and recovery efforts for both the 2013 Floods and the Black Forest Fire.
The advent of solar energy utilization in highway infrastructure around the country has been increasing in recent years. Right of Ways (ROWs) have several advantages for energy development such as the existing electrical infrastructure aligned with the major highways, a secured boundary, and easy maintenance access. To understand the potential impacts on driver safety, environmental resources, and maintenance operations, case studies are presented from national and international projects. Factors associated risk impacts are analyzed qualitatively as well as quantitatively. Mitigation measures are recommended to minimize the undesirable impacts in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of solar array.
