May 2015
Issue 76
Spring! 
It's raining, the Yampa is flowing and we  can't stop thinking about water! Water is flowing, and we've  got a very water-focused month ahead from ReTree   Steamboat to Water Week!  We are excited to partner with Leadership Steamboat and  Friends of the Yampa on Water Week from May 25th through  the 30th. From our Talking Green event on the 26th to  discussions, parties and the River Festival, there will be  more than 5 events that week that highlight and celebrate  the Yampa and our local watershed.

ReTree Steamboat also has a water theme this year. All of
our planting locations are near water this year! At Hayden's 
Dry Creek Park, Stagecoach State Park, and along the
Yampa River at the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area, the
plantings will help beautify and restore native trees around these waterways. 

Let's appreciate our wet weather this month and appreciate
WATER all month long.


-- Sarah Jones, Executive Director

In This Issue
ReTree 2015
Clean Up Day
REAP Training
YVSC Sponsorship
Water Week
Zero Waste Trainings
YVSC blog
Upcoming Events
Stagecoach recycling
Plant it, Eat it, Grow it
Next Gardening Class
YVSC Board of Directors

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Community Clean Up Day  

Saturday May 16, 8am-1pm

Starting at Routt County Annex Building on 6th Street

Join Routt County Environmental Health, the City of Steamboat Springs and the Routt County Litter Solutions Committee in tidying up the roadways.  After the clean up, volunteers enjoy a Zero Waste grill-out at Howelsen Beach from noon to 1:00 p.m. where you can win prizes from local businesses.


Learn more at:
http://www.yvsc.org/calendar/upcoming-events/clean-up-day/ 

 

Please register in advance with Routt County Environmental Health:  970.870.5588 or  hsavalox@co.routt.co.us 

 

ReTree 2015

It's that time again! ReTree Steamboat is in its sixth year of bringing our community together to plant trees. Over the last five years, YVSC has engaged 2,058 volunteers to plant and care for 23,190 trees as part of ReTree!  


 

This year instead of ONE main tree-planting event in June, we have several smaller planting and stewardship projects throughout 2015 that need your help!  Learn more about ReTree and signup to volunteer at www.yvsc.org/retree

 

Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area Yampa River restoration project

May TBA (2 weeks after river peaks), 9am-12pm
October 4, 9am-12pm

Stagecoach State Park Waterboxes project
June 18 and 20, 9am-12pm 
 
Stay tuned for more details about additional ReTree events and activities including an art exhibit at The Depot, workshops and more.
USDA Renewable Energy for American Program 
Grant Training Session  
For business owners, agriculture operators and contractors
May 21, 1pm - 5pm 
Hayden Granary - 198 East Lincoln, Hayden CO

Funds can assist small businesses, farmers and ranchers with Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects. Seminar not applicable to residential, governmental, or non-profit agency projects.

 

Don't miss this opportunity! Space is limited.
You must RSVP to sarah@yvsc.org

 

Learn more about the USDA REAP program at  http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency

 


YVSC Sponsorship:
A Winning Marketing Strategy

SPONSORSHIPS ARE SELLING OUT! 


YVSC's programs address many aspects of sustainability-preserving the natural beauty, quality of life and visitor experience that make the Yampa Valley so special and that set us apart from other mountain resort destinations. 

 

YVSC is working to sustain what keeps our community and our local economy strong. 
 

Get your logo out at dozens of events throughout the summer and fall by sponsoring ReTree, Zero Waste, Talking Green or other YVSC programs. When you partner with us, we'll help you connect with locals and visitors and accomplish your business objectives! 

 

NORTHWEST COLORADO WATER WEEK 
Talking Green: Update on the Colorado Water Plan
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30pm at McKnights Irish Pub and Loft
685 Marketplace Plaza, Steamboat Springs

with Jay Gallagher and Jackie Brown

Northwest Colorado Water Week kicks off with YVSC's May Talking Green. 

 

People love Colorado: Our population has ballooned from 1 million in 1930 to over 5 million today and is projected to grow even faster in the future.

 

So how do we ensure that we are able to preserve what we know and love about our state alongside population growth? When it comes to our water, Colorado's Water Plan has answers. This plan offers a strategic vision: a productive economy that supports vibrant and sustainable cities, productive agriculture, a strong environment, and a robust recreation industry. 

 

Read more https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cowaterplan/2014-draft-colorados-water

 

THIS EVENT IS PART OF "NORTHWEST COLORADO WATER WEEK" 
Win prizes by attending all events!

  • Wednesday, May 27 - Conservation Colorado Yampa River talk at Butcherknife Brewery 5pm
  • Thursday, May 28 - Leadership Steamboat and Friends of the Yampa "Catch the Drift" launch for river awareness - at the Chief, 6:30-9:00pm 
  • Friday, May 29 - Saturday, May 30 - Friends of the Yampa's River Festival 
  • Tuesday, June 3 - Free screening of Return of the River at Library Hall, 7pm 

ZERO WASTE TRAININGS 

Make your business, home, or agency Zero Waste!

 

Thursday MAY 28, 12pm-1pm
Saturday MAY 30, 9am-10am, both at the YVSC office (141 9th St)  

PLEASE RSVP with  YVSC's Waste Diversion Director Emilie Rogers,  emilie@yvsc.org , or 970-871-9299 ext 103 


Trainings provide information for individuals and businesses on: 

  • The concept and importance of Zero Waste
  • Organizing your own Zero Waste Event of any size
  • Making your business or home Zero Waste
  • What supplies to order
  • Coordinating compost and recycling pickups
  • Where the compost goes and how to close the loop
  • How to educate event attendees and the importance of educational signage
Although there is no fee to attend the Zero Waste Trainings, donations to YVSC's Zero Waste program are greatly appreciated.
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  May 14 
SAP Dinner

6pm

Steamboat Mountain School

 

May 16

RC Clean Up Day
Register in Trout Creek Room, County Annex Building 

8am-1pm

 

May 21
USDA's REAP Grant Training 
Hayden Granary

1pm 

 

 May 26

Talking Green: Colorado Water Plan

5:30-7pm

 

 May 27 

12-3pm

Shredathon 
Alpine Bank

 

May 28 

12-1pm

Zero Waste Training

YVSC Office

 

May 30 

9-10am

Zero Waste Training

YVSC Office

 

May TBA
ReTree planting

We'll announce details about the Chuck Lewis Planting in an email soon!

9am-12pm
 

June 3

YVSC Community Meeting

Room 113 

Centennial Hall

11:30am

 

June 4

YVR Committee Meeting

Room 113

Centennial Hall

12pm

 

June 18 and 20

ReTree Planting
Stagecoach State Park

9am-12pm
 
 

 June 23

Talking Green: The Future of Aquaponics

CMC Audtiorium

5:30-7pm 


 

July 18

Tour de Steamboat

Registration now open!
 


STAGECOACH
curbside
recycling

Twin Enviro just needs SIX more curbside customers in Stagecoach to make recycling a possibility in that area! 

Call 879-6985 to pose additional questions 

 

Plant it, Grow it, Eat it!

TONS of great gardening events for learning this spring! 


 

Next up:

Soils, Fertilizers, and Composting the Organic Way 

 

May 18 

Legacy Ranch

5:30pm-7:30pm

with Yampatika

www.yampatika.org

 


 

YVSC

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Amber Maisel

Mike McCrann
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Brandon Owens 

  

YVSC

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 Angela Ashby

Catherine Carson

Sam Jones

Carolina Manriquez
Jeff Troeger 

Liz Wahl

 

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