Environment & climate in Colorado local government
What Colorado city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,362 Colorado meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Colorado with the most environment & climate activity
- Lyons, CO (85)
- Englewood, CO (83)
- Mountain View, CO (82)
- Larimer County, CO (74)
- Denver, CO (66)
- Grand Junction, CO (41)
- Commerce City, CO (40)
- Longmont, CO (40)
- Pitkin County, CO (40)
- Arvada, CO (39)
- Berthoud, CO (33)
- Buena Vista, CO (31)
Latest matching meetings
Sustainability Commission meets to discuss ColoRADscape subcommittee
The Sustainability Commission will hold a meeting where the public is welcome to attend the ColoRADscape subcommittee session.
Public event on ColoRADscape program at Depot Prairie Park
The Sustainability Commission's ColoRADscape subcommittee is hosting a public event at Depot Prairie Park for residents to learn about the program. The meeting agenda contains only this outreach event with no decisions or proposals.
Committee canceled; consent agenda includes HUD grant and alley dedication
The South Platte River Committee meeting is canceled, with only a consent agenda. The items include dedicating a city-owned parcel as a public alley and approving a $500,000 HUD grant for a remediation plan design at a former landfill and bus depot site.
County to consider Shepherd Solar fee agreement and land use hearings
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, a presentation on traffic assessment cameras, and action items including a proposed fee agreement for Shepherd Solar and a resolution to add Time Value Investments as a designated depository. In the afternoon, land…
Sustainability Commission to discuss Bird City certification and waste event goals
The Englewood Sustainability Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at the Englewood Recreation Center. The agenda includes routine items like agenda approval, roll call, and approval of the August 11, 2026 minutes, followed by a public forum. The main business involves updates on upcoming…
City Council to vote on surplus equipment disposal and $17,955 coal purchase
The Cañon City Council will meet September 8, 2026, to take formal action on routine items including declaring surplus equipment for disposal and awarding a bid for anthracite coal. The meeting also includes a discussion on community recycling updates and a second reading of an ordinance appointing a municipal judge.
Town Council reviews 2027 housing budget and traffic-code amendments
The Breckenridge Town Council holds a work session to discuss cash flow, the 2027 Capital Improvement Program, and the 2027 Workforce Housing Fund budget summary. They also review Planning Commission decisions, hold a second reading on traffic-code amendments for delivery zones, and consider an ordinance for refunding…
Sustainability Commission ColoRADscape subcommittee to meet
The Sustainability Commission's ColoRADscape subcommittee is scheduled to meet. The public is invited to attend.
Board to discuss data center regulations and ozone conference invitation
The Larimer County Environmental and Science Advisory Board is meeting to discuss two main items: an invitation to the Intermountain West Ozone Exchange Conference (Oct. 26-28) and a presentation on data center regulations for the Land Use Code. The board will also approve draft minutes from August 2026 and consider…
Tree board to review planting guide, spruce removal, and city projects
The Buena Vista Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including a draft planting guide, a tree removal/pruning report with a recommendation on a large spruce, an update on an SDCEA tree permit, and the City Market landscape design. The agenda also includes standard items like public comment…
Council may attend Sand Creek Greenway launch; no official business
This is a notice that three or more Commerce City City Council members may attend the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Strategic Plan Launch Party on August 26, 2026. It is not an official council meeting, and no public business will be discussed. The agenda is purely procedural.
Board reviews tree maintenance rotation and natural area standards
The Forestry Advisory Board will review the status of significant trees and discuss the development of a tree maintenance rotation. The agenda includes discussions on the IRA Irrigation Grant, water conservation, and updates on the Urban Wood Network. The board will also review proposed standards for natural areas and…
Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee holds September workshop on strategies
The Arvada Sustainability Advisory Committee will convene a special hybrid meeting to discuss updates from members and staff, followed by a workshop on sustainability strategies. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Environmental Planning Commission meeting cancelled for Sept. 2
The Environmental Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on Shepherd Solar project
The Elbert County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the Shepherd Solar project, including a 1041 review and a special use review. The board will take testimony and vote on the applications.
Salida Council discusses regional sustainability and community budget survey
The Salida City Council will hold a work session on August 31, 2026, to discuss two items: a regional sustainability update and the community budget survey. No votes or final decisions are scheduled on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and YouTube, with registration required by 4:30 PM.
Council to discuss Marshall Fire memorial, term limits, sustainability, child care
The Superior Town Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Marshall Fire Memorial Project, a discussion on advisory committee term limits, an update on sustainability items, and a discussion of the Boulder County Child Care Investment Initiative. No formal decisions are…
Commission to hear Public Works projects, EPA review, ethics update
The Environmental Policy and Innovation Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations from Public Works on ongoing projects and tree canopy, and an EPA 5-year review of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Old business includes an update on the Code of Ethics and a discussion on data…
Avis Car Rental seeks to relocate to 206 S. Main St with rear vehicle storage
The City of Longmont is holding a virtual neighborhood meeting for a proposal by Avis Car Rental to relocate from 1 S. Main to 206 S. Main, using the rear of the existing structure and parking area for rental vehicle storage. The use requires a Conditional Use Site Plan and City Council review because the property is…
Clayworks seeks to add natural gas to future buildings; board to weigh amendment
The Community Sustainability Advisory Board will hear a sustainability update from the Clayworks development on 9th Street, including a request to amend plans to allow greater natural gas use in future buildings. The board will also review proposed 2027 funding for its projects and discuss a letter of support to City…
Mancos Board reviews comprehensive plan chapters on community character and environment
The Mancos Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to review and provide feedback on the town's comprehensive plan, specifically Chapters 3 and 4, which cover community character, design, and the environment. The plan update will proceed in stages, with public Town Hall meetings anticipated after the review. No formal…
Zoning hearing to decide heritage tree removal for affordable housing project
The Mountain View Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Heritage Tree Removal Permit for 1020 Terra Bella Avenue, associated with a previously-approved 100% affordable housing development. The hearing also includes a recommendation that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Public…
Transportation Committee to discuss Vision Zero, RTD, and CDOT tools
The Arvada Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss various transportation topics, including updates on the Comprehensive Plan, a Vision Zero council meeting, RTD communications, and a CDOT intersection tool. The agenda also includes a possible discussion on the ADA Transition Plan or paving/streets, followed by…
The ColoRADscape Sub Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 25, 2026.
The Englewood Sustainability Commission has scheduled a virtual meeting for its ColoRADscape Sub Committee. The public is invited to attend the session via Microsoft Teams.
Golden City Council to approve AT&T broadband license, EMS pact, city manager separation
The Golden City Council is holding its regular business meeting on August 25, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine items and several separate resolutions. Key actions include approving a master license agreement with AT&T for broadband facilities, an intergovernmental EMS agreement, and both an acting city…
Revitalization Authority to discuss Gardner Main Street and Rio Cucharas Inn updates
The Huerfano County Revitalization Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on old business items (Gardner Main Street and Rio Cucharas Inn), and discuss outreach to taxing entities and plan adoption. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business items listed.
Forestry Board to weigh removing Significant Trees code section
The Grand Junction Forestry Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and develop a recommendation on the potential elimination of the Significant Trees section of the Grand Junction Development Code. They will also draft a letter with their recommendations to be included in the City Council packet for the September 2…
Main Street Advisory Board to plan Oct. 9 launch event
The Fort Morgan Main Street Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the upcoming Main Street Launch event on Oct. 9 at the Cover Theatre, including possible activities like a trivia competition, scavenger hunt, window decals, and giveaways. The board will also review results of the Summer Savings promotion and approve…
Board to consider Gold Creek Commons PUD amendment and e-bike rules
The Elizabeth Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the Gold Creek Commons Planned Unit Development zoning, along with a resolution approving a settlement agreement with Triple M Construction regarding the Main Street Streetscape Project. They will also discuss an ordinance…
Council to discuss Ewing annexation, street projects, and more
The Fort Lupton City Council is holding a Town Hall meeting for open public discussion on various topics presented by staff. Items include a suicide awareness proclamation, the Ewing annexation amendment, a change order for Koshio Park irrigation, and several engineering services agreements for street reconstruction…
Thorin Resources presents status on Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the status of the Governor Basin EPA Clean Up Project with Heather Burmingham from Thorin Resources. Commissioners will also review administrative reports. No formal action will be taken, but staff may receive direction for future items.
Open Space Commission to discuss Black Swift water flow concerns
The San Miguel County Open Space Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on ongoing projects, and discuss new business, including citizen concerns about water flow diversion related to Black Swift and Bridal Veil. The agenda is mostly routine updates and approvals, with one new item…
Council to consider moving Aspen elections from March to November
The Aspen City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items, including a public hearing on an ordinance to change the city's general election from March to November. The council will also consider adopting the Aspen Sustainability Action Plan, a certificate of appropriateness for 880 Meadows Road, and an…
Main Street Advisory to chart path for Color Pagosa's Past coloring book
The Main Street Advisory is holding a work session to prioritize heritage projects, with the main focus on deciding how to complete the Color Pagosa's Past coloring book. The committee will also review follow-up plans for Into the Vault, the Downtown History Hunt, and other heritage efforts. No formal votes or…
New Castle Climate Commission to discuss recycling, compost, parade logistics
The New Castle Climate and Environment Commission is meeting virtually to discuss and consider several community environmental and event items. They will review a recycling/compost update from the July 16 meeting, consider the August 27 Community Market compost/recycle event, Burning Mountain Festival parade…
Planning Commission reviews three site plans at 2122 Jackson Street
The Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes a call-up review of three form zone site plans (PC26-03, PC26-04, PC26-05) for 2122 Jackson Street. The commission will also handle routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting, and take public comment. The main…
Sustainability Board to hear Platte River Power Authority energy plan update
The Longmont Sustainability Advisory Board is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including approving the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes. The main substantive item is an update from the Platte River Power Authority on its noncarbon energy and Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The board will also hear about…
BPAC to review final Active Transportation Plan and Rengstorff corridor concepts
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review the final Mountain View Active Transportation Plan and recommend it for adoption to City Council. They will also receive an update on the Rengstorff Complete Streets Study and provide feedback on draft concept alternatives. The meeting includes consent calendar…
Council to consider rezoning 232 acres near Bromley Lane
The Brighton City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a zoning map amendment for about 232 acres south of Bromley Lane, west of South 27th Avenue, north of East 144th Avenue, and east of the South 19th Avenue alignment, changing the designation from Case Farms PUD to R-2, R-3, C-3, and O. The…
Planning Commission to review solar and battery storage regulations
The Elbert County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed solar and battery energy storage regulations, followed by a work session on the county's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the August 4, 2026 minutes and citizen comments.