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Water Supply Administrator, Amy Willhite shares information about why Arvada declared a Stage 1 drought and implemented water restrictions this year. She explains how snowpack drives Front Range water supply, what the rules entail, and how the city plans to reach a community-wide goal of reducing water use by 20%, including at City-managed parks, athletic fields, and golf courses. Find the latest information, the restrictions, and FAQs at arvadaco.gov/drought.

In the episode:

• Water restrictions including the two-day-per-week lawn irrigation schedule and the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. outdoor watering ban
• How violations are handled and how a drought surcharge may work
• How parks, golf, and athletic fields reduce water use while prioritizing playability, safety, and tree health
• Why the splash pad can run while the Olde Town fountain will be limited due to water recycling differences
• Why nearby communities have different rules based on storage and water rights portfolios
• And more!

News and events:

• The City’s Volunteer Appreciation Event is Saturday, May 16
• Mayor Pro Tem Randy Moorman presented the 2026 State of the City on Friday, April 10
• Neighborhood grant applications are open now through May 8
• The annual pavement program is underway across the city completing repaving, concrete work, and treatments to maintain road quality

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Transportation Planning Manager Kellee Van Bruggen explains how Arvada’s first Transportation System Plan (TSP) turns community input and existing city plans into a set of potential priority transportation projects for the next several decades.

• Why Arvada created a Transportation System Plan
• How community engagement and the Transportation Advisory Committee helped shape priorities
• What it means for Arvada to lead, partner, or advocate on a project
• How the plan connects to the comprehensive plan
• Why grants, right-of-way, and coordination can stretch timelines

Visit the Transportation System Plan webpage for the complete list of 71 projects identified, an interactive map, and more details.

News and Events:

• Arvada-Blunn Reservoir is open for the season, 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm
• The City's Volunteer Appreciation Event is Saturday, May 16 from 10 am to noon at the Allen House Pavilion
• The first Bulky Item Drop-off Event of the year is Saturday, April 25 from 9 am to 2 pm at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
• Stage 1 water restrictions due to drought are effective beginning today, Wednesday, April 15

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Senior Sustainability Coordinator Steven Russell shares updates on the City's Climate and Sustainability Action Plan (CASAP) and what it means for city operations and the wider community. We talk goals, timelines, and the steps that turn the plan into action.

In this episode:

• Climate and Sustainability Action Plan webpage
• A draft of the CASAP
• A recording of the recent workshop presentation and discussion with City Council
• Sign up for the Sustainability newsletter to stay up to date on the plans completion and Council adoption
• Differences between sustainability action and climate action, and the City's goals, strategies, and priorities toward making an impact

News and upcoming events:

• The Arvada-Blunn Reservoir opens April 1, passes are available for purchase online
• Kite Festival is Sunday, April 12 at Stenger Sports Complex from 11am to 2pm
• Give your input on the redesign of Robby Ferrufino Park at a community meeting on Tuesday, April 7 from 5:30 to 6:30pm at Warder Elementary School
• The first Bulky Item Drop-Off event of 2026 is Saturday, April 25 from 9am to 2pm at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
• Water restrictions due to significant drought conditions are likely this year, the latest information will be available on the City's website

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.