Tag: mitigation
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A perfect storm: Pine beetles thriving following warm, dry winter in Colorado
The warmest winter in Colorado history could lead to record-breaking proliferation of a tiny insect, about the size of a grain of rice, that has killed millions of acres of trees across the Centennial State and contributed to the rapid spread of some of its largest wildfires, according to state officials. Mountain pine and spruce…
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New noise mitigation steps being considered at Ford Amphitheater
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said Friday the city is continuing to work with the owner of the new Ford Amphitheater, who outlined additional noise-mitigation efforts being explored to address concerns of nearby residents — some of whom have complained bitterly about noise from the outdoor venue’s concerts since it opened in August. The mayor’s office…