Jason Stawski
Coverage of Jason Stawski in the Nexus archive.
- 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.