Boulder, Colorado is known for its breathtaking views, trail systems, and progressive community—but when the skies turn dark in late spring and summer, the city faces one of its most dangerous natural threats: flash floods. With steep canyon walls, narrow drainage basins, and urban development close to creeks, Boulder is uniquely susceptible to sudden, devastating […]

The Mountain Pine Beetles have been a prevalent issue for forests across North America for roughly a decade; however, new uses for the large number of trees that Beetles have killed have proven an affordable raw material for producing a variety of goods.   “Only [seven] years ago, industry believed little could be done with […]