Rainbow Hill’s Wildfire Risk in the News
Rainbow Hill’s unique wildfire challenges are gaining regional attention. Recent media coverage has highlighted our dense and beetle-impacted forest, limited emergency access, and the significant cost homeowners face when mitigation is tackled property by property.
These stories reinforce what our community has already recognized: protecting Rainbow Hill will require a coordinated, community-wide approach to wildfire mitigation, forest health, and long-term resilience.
These stories reinforce what our community has already recognized: protecting Rainbow Hill will require a coordinated, community-wide approach to wildfire mitigation, forest health, and long-term resilience.
Wildfire risk looms over Colorado foothills as Jefferson and Clear Creek counties push forest management
Residents and officials in Jefferson and Clear Creek counties are pushing proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk amid a dangerous season.
Clear Creek, Jefferson County officials give inside look on wildfire preparations
For officials in Clear Creek and Jefferson counties, it’s not a matter of if a wildfire happens, but when. With a large number of wildfires devastating parts of the country and Colorado in recent years, officials gave an inside look Tuesday on what goes into prepping an area so that when fire comes through, it’s nowhere near as devastating as it could be.
Forest management projects showcased as Colorado officials assess wildfire mitigation efforts
Colorado officials, lawmakers and forestry experts toured several forest management projects in Jefferson and Clear Creek counties this week to examine ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts, highlight successful treatments and discuss the challenges that remain.
Jefferson and Clear Creek counties make changes to prevent destructive wildfires
Several Jefferson County and Clear Creek County officials, along with the National Forest Service, took FOX31 on a behind-the-scenes look at current wildfire mitigation and watershed protection projects happening in both counties.
Local Resources
Plumbers
Plumbers and well service providers
Local Morrison Water Well Repair Specialists
In business since 1974, our family has delighted in helping our neighbors with most all of their water well needs. Most of our business is from referals from our many satisfied customers. Specialists in hard to reach wells with little or no truck access. Fair, courteous, reliable, just ask your neighbor.
303-697-5013
https://morrisonwaterwell.com/
In business since 1974, our family has delighted in helping our neighbors with most all of their water well needs. Most of our business is from referals from our many satisfied customers. Specialists in hard to reach wells with little or no truck access. Fair, courteous, reliable, just ask your neighbor.
303-697-5013
https://morrisonwaterwell.com/
Plumbing, Heating & Drain Cleaning
We are a family owned and operated business with a combined 60+ years of experience. There’s no task that is beyond our realm! We are both licensed Master plumbers with a very broad range of knowledge and skills.
303-674-6789
https://hodgeplumbing.com/
We are a family owned and operated business with a combined 60+ years of experience. There’s no task that is beyond our realm! We are both licensed Master plumbers with a very broad range of knowledge and skills.
303-674-6789
https://hodgeplumbing.com/
Septic waste pumping, Sewer line repair, Tank replacements
Our Founders have been in the septic pumping industry for over 32 years, with extensive training and education in the field you can rest assured knowing every job is done with pride and with each and every one of our customers in mind.
303-670-3160
https://foothillssepticpumping.com/
Our Founders have been in the septic pumping industry for over 32 years, with extensive training and education in the field you can rest assured knowing every job is done with pride and with each and every one of our customers in mind.
303-670-3160
https://foothillssepticpumping.com/
Drain cleaning specialists
At ColoradoDrainmaster, we pride ourselves on being the premier drain-cleaning specialists in the mountain region, renowned for our fast, friendly, and fair service.
303-674-9350 or 303-838-1833
https://www.coloradodrainmaster.com/
At ColoradoDrainmaster, we pride ourselves on being the premier drain-cleaning specialists in the mountain region, renowned for our fast, friendly, and fair service.
303-674-9350 or 303-838-1833
https://www.coloradodrainmaster.com/
Evergreen Septic Pumping has been servicing the foothills for over 30 years. We are licensed in Clear Creek, Jefferson, Gilpin & Park Counties.
Our primary focus is septic pumping and certified inspections. We don't pump and go and we make sure all tanks & compartments are pumped according to county requirements. We set appointment times and offer a 2 hour window as we encourage our customers to be present for the pumping. This is a great time for septic education and understanding the dos and don'ts and how to maintain your system. Our mission is to provide a thorough job so as to minimize expenditures to our clients.
303-674-7144
https://www.evergreensepticpumping.com/
Our primary focus is septic pumping and certified inspections. We don't pump and go and we make sure all tanks & compartments are pumped according to county requirements. We set appointment times and offer a 2 hour window as we encourage our customers to be present for the pumping. This is a great time for septic education and understanding the dos and don'ts and how to maintain your system. Our mission is to provide a thorough job so as to minimize expenditures to our clients.
303-674-7144
https://www.evergreensepticpumping.com/
Electricians
Residential & Commercial, 24 hour emergency services
Total Electric is owned and operated by Brent McBride, a 3rd-generation electrician who grew up in Evergreen, CO and takes pride in serving his neighbors.
303-670-6561
https://www.totalelectricevergreen.com/
Total Electric is owned and operated by Brent McBride, a 3rd-generation electrician who grew up in Evergreen, CO and takes pride in serving his neighbors.
303-670-6561
https://www.totalelectricevergreen.com/
Other
Stinson Dirtwork is a Colorado based Veteran owned company specializing in septic system/ Onsite Wastewater Treatment System installation, trenching, gravel driveway maintenance, and general excavation and grading. We are based west of Denver and generally service Jeffco, Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Park counties.
They can also help with tree work and fire mitigation.
303-818-3118 Bryan (Rainbow Hill Resident)
https://www.stinsondirt.com/
bryan@stinsondirtwork.com
They can also help with tree work and fire mitigation.
303-818-3118 Bryan (Rainbow Hill Resident)
https://www.stinsondirt.com/
bryan@stinsondirtwork.com