Let’s Talk Boulder

A close look at our years-long recovery from the 2013 flood. We're digging into flood mitigation and preparedness, and lessons learned that have made our response and recovery stronger. Special guests in this episode (City of Boulder staff): Joe Taddeucci, Director of Utilities Chris Meschuk, Deputy City Manager Jennelle Freeston, Deputy Director of Community Connections and Partnerships for Open Space and Mountain Parks Brandon Coleman, Engineering Project Manager Chad Brotherton, Visitor Infrastructure Senior Manager for Open Space and Mountain Parks Mike Chard, Director of the Office of Disaster Management for the City of Boulder and Boulder County. This episode was hosted by Cate Stanek and Leah Kelleher. It was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Related Resources: Flood Mitigation Project Roundup Boulder's Web Guide to Flooding How to Be Flood Ready City of Boulder Comprehensive Flood and Stormwater Plan 2013 Flood Interactive Website September 2013 Flood Information and Storytelling Upcoming Engagement Opportunities: Feb. 22 – Joint City Council and Open Space Board of Trustees public hearing on open space disposal for South Boulder Creek. A decision on disposal will be made in March. Find more opportunities and office hours with city staff on our website. Music in this episode (adapted): The Silver Hatch, Grand Fell, This Passage, Uncertainty and Leadin by Blue Dot Sessions. Brother Richard by Dave Nelson. Confidence Trick by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. All are licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License, Attribution-NonCommercial License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Follow us on our journey to prevent waste, give new life to old objects, and build an economic system that regenerates our planet instead of exploiting it. Special guests in this episode: Jamie Harkins, Sustainability Senior Manager for Circular Economies Emily Freeman, Sustainability Policy Advisor Michele Crane, Facilities Architectural Senior Manager This episode was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Please see our website for full music attributions. Call-in opportunity! Tell us how the climate crisis makes you feel. Where do you find hope and courage? Call 303-818-4678 and leave a voicemail sharing your thoughts, and you might be featured in an upcoming episode! Related Resources: Our Circular Boulder Guide How to Live a More Circular Lifestyle Trash the Runway Jeff and Paige's Website Waste Sorting 101 Web Guide Music in this episode (adapted): Freesia, Pilgrim's Progress, Cirrostratus and Skip Street by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear. All are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Dig into emotions many of us experience as we live through climate change, along with coping strategies to build hope and personal resilience. Special guests in this episode: Eva Jahn (she/her), Licensed Psychotherapist Lodi Siefer (they/them), Psychotherapist and Hive Co-Director Louise Chawla (she/her), Professor Emerita at University of Colorado Boulder Heather Bearnes-Loza (she/her), Sustainability Senior Program Manager Sandy Briggs (she/her), Sustainability Program Manager Jonathan Koehn (he/him), Director of Climate Initiatives Emily Freeman (she/her), Sustainability Policy Advisor Daniel Hanson (he/him), Cool Boulder Intern Emily Sandoval (she/her), Community Engagement Senior Program Manager Marya Washburn (she/her), Public Information Officer for the Fire Department Jamie Carpenter (he/him), Wildland Operations Specialist Kerry Webster (she/her), Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager New Vista High School students Lahja, Lucy, Chauncey and Beck. This episode was produced by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Please see our website for full music attributions. Call-in opportunity! Tell us how the climate crisis makes you feel. Where do you find hope and courage? Call 303-818-4678 and leave a voicemail sharing your thoughts, and you might be featured in an upcoming episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: Community mental health resources Cool Boulder's website and calendar The Hive's Boulder.Earth website and calendar New Vista Climate Justice Photo Exhibit More on Louise Chawla and her research City poll showing community concern about the crisis Music in this episode (adapted): Etude 8 Dimitri and Etude 1 Cherub by Blue Dot Sessions Waves of Indigo by Daniel Birch The Bridge (Instrumental) and The Sheltering Firs (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch All are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Dive into tools and strategies that help create a more resilient, healthy community where people and other local life can thrive. Special guests in this episode: Kerry Webster, Wildland Fire Senior Program Manager Brett KenCairn, Climate Senior Policy Advisor Chris Wanner, Vegetation Stewardship Senior Manager Zach Hedstrom, Mushroom Grower and Owner of Boulder Mushroom This episode was hosted by Marya Washburn and Leah Kelleher. It was produced and edited by Leah Kelleher. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Resources mentioned in the episode: Using Trees and Vegetation to Cool Areas Nature-based Climate Solutions Wildfire Management on Open Space and Mountain Parks The City’s Wildfire Preparedness Guide Boulder Heat Maps Zach Hedstrom's work with the Boulder Watershed Collective and Grama Grass & Livestock is funded by the Boulder County Climate Innovation Fund, which is funded in part by the City of Boulder. Music in this episode (adapted): Song Sparrow Serenade (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch Smooth Stone by Blue Dot Sessions Stillness by Blue Dot Sessions Paper Napkin by Blue Dot Sessions City Lights by Chad Crouch Platformer by Chad Crouch A Little Powder by Blue Dot Sessions Bon Journée by Chad Crouch All are licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License or Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Get a sneak peak at our show. Theme music is Wide Eyes by Chad Crouch/Podington Bear (adapted), licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.