Dear Eartha, How can I stay up-to-date on our local fire restrictions and be more proactive in the health of our forests? – John, Silverthorne John, there is so much you can do – thank you for your timely question! It’s been hot and dry in Summit County the last few weeks which means we […]
Dear Eartha, I heard that the local food scrap recycling program is now free to Summit County residents. What’s the big deal with composting my food scraps and how can I participate? Great question! You heard correct, the Summit County Food Scrap Recycling program is now free to Summit County residents, thanks to funding from […]
Dear Eartha, The school year is about to start, and I am wondering, how I can get my children ready for the school year while keeping sustainability in mind? With a new school year approaching, parents are faced with the reality that going back to school requires stuff – school supplies, backpacks, and clothes – […]
Dear Eartha, I get tired of using my kitchen stove and oven to cook when my home is hot in the summer. Do you have any creative ideas on how to cook outside sustainably? – Mark, Silverthorne That’s an interesting question, Mark. Most of us up here in the High Country don’t have air conditioning, […]
Dear Eartha, With our water situation so critical, why are there not more water restrictions being placed on our community? Summit County temperatures shot up in recent weeks and I’ve noticed a lot more sprinkler systems running at all times of the day. Midday watering is not only wasteful, it’s against the rules for you […]
Dear Eartha, I love visiting Summit County but wish I could be more sustainable when I’m there. What can I do as a visitor to reduce my impact next time I visit? – Pam, Steamboat Springs Pam, your question comes at a great time. Summit County summers are bursting with bikers, hikers, boaters and festival-goers. […]
