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MARCH  |  2022

Welcome to the First Sustainability E-Newsletter!

Following the recent adoption of the Town of Superior Sustainability Action Plan, the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) and Town staff are excited to share monthly updates on Superior sustainability efforts, as well as sustainability and climate news and resources.

The impacts of climate change are no longer a future likelihood, but something Superior residents are experiencing firsthand. By taking bold action and committing to ambitious climate and sustainability goals, the work being done in Superior will reduce our community’s impact on climate change, increase community resilience, invest in a greener economy, and ensure an equitable opportunity to thrive for all residents.

This newsletter will help keep you updated on the work being done to achieve these goals, and provide you with resources to live a more sustainable life. We are thrilled to connect with you and look forward to sharing our work.

Sincerely,

Mike Foster, ACES Chair
Alyssa Vogan, Town Sustainability Analyst

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Resilient and Sustainable Recovery

Post-Fire Landscaping Webinar
Hosted by the Boulder County CSU Extension
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Virtual Event

Building Passive House Webinar: Optimizing Costs and Benefits
Hosted by the Colorado Green Building Guild
Wednesday, April 6, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Virtual Event

April Sustainability Events Green Business Breakfast Hosted by Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) Thursday, April 14, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Lafayette Public Library, 755 Baseline Road, Lafayette FREE Shred-It Event Hosted by Guardian Storage Saturday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guardian Storage, 1555 S. 76th Street Town of Superior Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. to noon Purple Park, 1310 S. Pitkin Avenue Youth-Led Tree-Plenish Project Hosted by youth from Centaurus High School April 22, all day Volunteer to plant trees

Sustainability Action in Superior

Town and Community Earth Week Events

Do you want to make a difference this Earth Week? There are a variety of activities happening this month to help residents reduce their environmental footprint and learn about sustainability programs. Some of these activities are hosted by the Town of Superior, and others are hosted by valued community partners!

Household Hazardous Waste and Hard to Recycle Collection Event
Hosted by the Town of Superior, Boulder County and Eco-Cycle
Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Eldorado K-8, 3351 S. Indiana Street
Make an appointment

Water Wisely with Alternative Grasses and Low-Water Landscaping Tips
Presented by the Town of Superior and Resource Central
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Register for the virtual webinar

Solarize Superior Informational Event
Hosted by the Town of Superior
Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Superior Community Center, 1500 Coalton Road
More information about this exciting program is included below!

Virtual Sustainability Film Series: Motherload
Hosted by Town of Superior and nearby communities
Thursday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Register for the virtual film showing

Sustainable & Resilient Rebuilding Resources for those Impacted by the Marshall Fire

During this challenging time of loss, recovery and rebuilding in our community, many resources are being developed to assist residents who are interested in building back comfortable, high performance, resilient and sustainable homes. High performance homes benefit from lower utility bills due to energy and water saving features. These resources include:

-- Free Green Building Webinars from the Colorado Green Building Guild
-- Xcel Energy Rebates for High Efficiency Homes
-- Free Energy Advising Services and a Build Better Website
-- And much more!

These resources can be accessed on the Town’s website.

Thinking about going solar? Now is the time with Solarize Superior! Are you interested in solar for your home? The Solarize Superior program offers an exclusive opportunity for a streamlined solar installation process and a discount if you sign up during the program. Solarize Superior provides a simple process and package solutions for those who would like to go solar but were unable to afford it in the past, were overwhelmed by technical details, or were confused by having to choose between contractors. Solarize assures ‘safety in numbers’ when communities and neighbors are going solar together, as well as trusted help through the process. The Town will host an informational event with the selected Solarize installer and several other partners on Wednesday, April 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Superior Community Center. Food and beverages will be provided. Please join us to learn about this opportunity to go solar!

New Rain Barrel and Drip Irrigation Rebates The Town is excited to announce the expansion of the Water Efficiency Rebate Program! As part of the Town’s continued commitment to reduce outdoor water in all sectors, residents now have the opportunity to save up to $50 on rain barrels and drip irrigation equipment. Learn more about the rebate program.

Community Highlights

Plant a New Perspective Tackle that problem area in your yard once and for all by planting a beautiful, waterwise Garden In A Box this spring. Professionally designed for Colorado yards, these kits are super easy to install and can help you save around 7,300 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional grass lawn (not to mention helping you save on your water bill). Starting at just $119, these kits are beautiful and affordable. Visit ResourceCentral.org/Gardens to order your waterwise Garden In A Box today, and claim your discount. If you do plant a garden this spring, consider leveraging the recent drip irrigation equipment addition to the Town’s Water Efficiency Rebate Program to ensure a healthy, successful garden!

Garden to Table Soil Remediation Report A group of Garden to Table interns and an AmeriCorps Member researched best-practices for soil remediation after fires such as the Marshall Fire and have created a document to share their findings. The resources shared here are meant to be informational and should not be considered expert medical advice. Read the full report.

Recent Climate and Sustainability News

High-performance home building support now available for Marshall Fire-impacted residents

At least 20 EV charging stations to be installed at Colorado state parks by end of the summer

Colorado isn’t getting enough snow to fully recover drought-stricken rivers and reservoirs