Water Conservation Month

Water continues to be one of Colorado’s most precious, and one of the world’s most finite, resources. This month, Erie is exploring the ways we can help conserve water and why it is so important.

Erie’s Water Plan, developed in 2021, includes a variety of water efficiency and conservation measures. Programs were evaluated to determine their compatibility with Erie’s objectives and water supply system, and the ability to achieve the target water savings. Our water savings goal, established in the 2021 update, is to achieve a 10% water savings in 10 years relative to baseline projected demands; this is equivalent to 115 gallons per capita per day.

Read more about the Town’s water planning and how you can conserve water at your own home by visiting our Water Plans webpage.

July is Parks and Recreation Month

Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated July as Park and Recreation Month, a program of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The goal is to raise awareness of the essential services that park and recreation professionals provide to communities across the U.S.

Erie offers more than 86 miles of trails, 1,250 acres of native areas, 400+ acres of open space and as June 14, the state-of-the-art Erie Community Center has had more than 76,200 individuals visit in 2022. Join us as we celebrate how the Town of Erie is stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient because of parks and recreation.

Follow Erie Parks & Recreation on Facebook to participate in the annual Medallion Hunt that begins on Monday, July 18.

Golf Carts in Erie

The Erie Police Department has noted an uptick in questions, concerns, and confusion as 'other vehicles’ have increased in popularity. To help answer questions and educate residents who use these various motor vehicles, the police department is doing an outreach campaign over the coming weeks.

In the latest excerpt, they explain the Town Ordinance as it relates to golf carts.

Erie Comprehensive Plan Update

Summer is the season for major road improvement projects. Each week we will list the projects which may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details on how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

WCR 5: Road widening is taking place north of Erie Parkway. Moving to Phase 4 on July 9.
119th Street: Utility Work for Parkdale. Full closure for one week. South of Arapahoe Road.
WCR 7 and Erie Parkway: Road widening in progress with lane Shifts on Erie Parkway.Full closure on WCR 7 upcoming.
Erie Parkway: Westerly re-use waterline installation will include lane shifts on Erie Parkway starting late in the week.
WCR 5 South of Erie Parkway: – Comcast bore line from WCR 6 north to Erie Parkway. Will be mostly shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures, bu, will include work for restriping WCR 5 after widening work south of Erie Parkway.

Please remember that all road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include: