Episode #63
Why Arvada Parks Will Keep Watering After Oct. 1
Send us Fan Mail Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins the show to discuss how the Parks Department has limited its use of water to follow drought restrictions throughout the summer. Steve also explains why some City parks, athletic fields and golf courses will continue watering into October despite Denver Water's ban on residential lawn watering that goes into effect on Oct. 1. Included in this episode: How the Parks Department has reduced its water use by 20% with smart irrigation, weather stations, and prioritization Why trees and shrubs count as high-value green infrastructure How the City's two golf courses, West Woods and Lake Arbor, are limiting and prioritizing its water use during drought restrictions What drought damage looks like in parks, from brown patches to more weeds How soil history changes turf performance across different parks How native grasses and fescues can reduce long-term water demand Winter watering tips for young trees, including 10 gallons per inch of diameter How computerized irrigation detects leaks, alarms, and mainline breaks Practical weed control options beyond chemicals, from pulling to mechanical removal News and events: Our Movies Around Town series wraps up Friday, Oct. 9 at Clear Creek Valley Park with a free showing of our People’s Choice Movie Poll winner, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Event page with more details . Lawn watering will no longer be allowed beginning October 1. All other Stage 1 water restrictions remain in effect . No fall watering variances will be permitted. New water use and supply page that shows what our month-to-month trends are looking like for water use and savings. Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.
