Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) stakeholder feedback sought
Garfield County Public Health is soliciting feedback from stakeholders regarding a potential increase in onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) fees. The OWTS program has been operating in a deficit and is considering raising rates to offset costs. View the Oct. 24, 2022, Board of County Commissioners OWTS work session discussion. Garfield County Environmental Health is holding a public hearing on Feb. 27, 2023, at 8 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8th St., Glenwood Springs, to discuss fee changes with the board of health. Those affected by or interested in the proposed
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Noxious Weeds of Garfield County calendar photo contest
A bull thistle weed in Silt, Colorado.
Garfield County Vegetation Management is pleased to announce that, for the fourth year in a row, photograph entries are being accepted for the annual “Noxious Weeds of Garfield County” calendar photo contest. Winning photos may receive up to $300 and will be featured in the 2024 calendar. Last year, a combined total of $1,400 was awarded to three winners for their submissions for the 2023 calendar. Photo entries are not limited to noxious weeds, but can also include wildlife, livestock, weed mitigation efforts, native habitats, biocontrol, natural landscapes, agricultural settings, and more. You can submit as many photos as you
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