Evergreen Metropolitan District
Coverage of Evergreen Metropolitan District in the Nexus archive.
- Kittredge residents dig out from flood damage as Red Cross, volunteers mobilize to help
Residents of Kittredge are cleaning up after severe floods caused significant mud and debris damage to homes. The Red Cross and local volunteers are distributing supplies and assisting with recovery efforts, while community members coordinate cleanup and support. Flooding exceeded 2013 levels, with water lines reaching up to three feet inside some homes near Avenue F.
- Evergreen flooding surpasses 2013 historic levels; some residents under boil advisory
Flooding in Evergreen and Kittredge areas of Jefferson County surpassed 2013 historic levels, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The Evergreen Metropolitan District issued a boil water advisory for multiple streets, and major erosion exposed sewer lines and caused a water main break affecting 200 customers.
- 'We will always have to manage it': How drought is measured in Evergreen and what it means for residents
Evergreen Lake in Colorado relies on Bear Creek and snowpack from Mt. Blue Sky for water supply. A 2002 drought led to Bear Creek drying up, prompting water management strategies. The Evergreen Metropolitan District currently faces a Level 2 drought, restricting outdoor watering to three days per week and reducing golf course irrigation by 30%, though residents have reduced water usage compared to last year.