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ei <br />A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR STOLZMANN <br />Transportation is now the most <br />significant source of greenhouse <br />gas emissions in Colorado. <br />Louisville residents continue to let <br />City Council know how <br />committed they are to <br />sustainability and each day we see <br />more and more zero emission <br />vehicles in our city. All of the <br />electric vehicles (EVs) are great, but <br />not everyone is in a place to buy a new car, so what <br />can you do? <br />Well, June is traditionally Bike Month in Colorado <br />and you can make a big difference by swapping out <br />driving trips with walking and biking. <br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/WalkorBike for safety tips, maps, <br />and events. Bike to Work Day has been moved to <br />September this year, but we can still celebrate Bike <br />Month with enthusiasm by trying to bike or walk to <br />replace at least one trip each week. <br />If we all chip in, it will make a big difference to our <br />sustainability and roadway safety. If you want to go <br />the extra mile or you're not able to cycle, please take <br />a moment to commit to the Vision Zero Pledge at <br />DRCOG.org/regional-vision-zero-pledge to make sure <br />that you're doing your part to keep the roads safe for <br />all in the community to walk and bike around the city. <br />I look forward to seeing you on the trails and around <br />town biking to your favorite shops, restaurants, and <br />community events. <br />Cheers! <br />Mayor Ashley Stolzmann <br />COVID-19 UPDATE & MASKS <br />Residents and businesses should follow Boulder <br />County Public Health mask rules. <br />Visit www.boco.org/COVID-19 for details. <br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/COVID19 to stay up to date on <br />the latest public health guidance and information <br />about City facilities. <br />GET VACCINATED <br />The COVID-19 vaccine is crucial for bringing an end to <br />the pandemic. In Colorado, the vaccine is always free <br />and everyone age 12 and older is eligible to receive it. <br />Visit covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine or call <br />1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926). <br />Cover photo: John Cushman, 2019 Life in Louisville <br />VOLUNTARY DROUGHT RESTRICTIONS <br />Drought Watch <br />The low -to -average levels of snowpack, coupled with <br />2020 being a record hot, dry year with wildfires that <br />affected critical watershed areas, has sent Louisville <br />and other North Metro areas into Drought Watch. <br />Louisville residents are asked to comply with <br />voluntary drought restrictions to help prevent <br />mandatory drought restrictions and maintain water <br />supply throughout the summer. <br />Water less frequently. <br />Watering twice a week will make grass roots grow <br />deeper and allow the grass to last longer without <br />water. Cycling sprinkler system run times can prevent <br />excess water runoff; visual inspections after an initial <br />watering cycle will make this apparent. <br />Water in the evening, night or early morning. <br />Watering landscapes in the early morning or at night <br />will help reduce water loss. During the daytime heat, <br />less water will be available to plants due to loss from <br />evaporation and wind. <br />When it rains, water accordingly. <br />Watch the weather and adjust watering days and <br />times accordingly. Use soil moisture sensors or rain <br />sensors to automatically adjust watering schedules <br />when it rains. <br />Let grass grow longer before cutting it. <br />Raise lawn mower blades and protect lawns from heat <br />by letting grass grow longer (3-3.5"). A taller lawn <br />provides shade to the roots and helps retain soil <br />moisture, so your lawn requires less water. <br />Water lawns, plants and trees - not roads and <br />sidewalks. <br />Check to see if your irrigation heads are broken, tilted <br />or not set-up properly by scheduling an irrigation <br />assessment. Sweep driveways and sidewalks with a <br />broom instead of spraying with a hose - but please <br />not down the storm drain or into the street gutter. Use <br />handwatering, deep root watering, or drip <br />irrigation for trees, shrubs, bushes, perennial beds, <br />annual flowers and vegetable gardens. Always use a <br />shut-off nozzle on your hose when watering plants. <br />Fix leaks. <br />Check your sprinkler system monthly for broken <br />sprinkler heads and damaged irrigation lines. Sign up <br />for Resource Central's Sprinkler Audit (see page 3). <br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/BeWaterwise for Drought Watch <br />updates and resources. <br />Page 2 • Summer 2021 <br />