Posted on: June 7, 2019
Adams County Commissioners, staff, and the Colorado Attorney General celebrated the grand opening of Pelican Ponds Open Space on Thursday, June 6. Pelican Ponds Open Space, located at 9200 Riverdale Rd., Thornton, is a restored, 200-acre property located along the west bank of the South Platte River Trail between 88th Avenue and 96th Avenue in Thornton.
“The passionate staff in our Parks, Open Space and Cultural Arts department have put years of work into this property to improve the quality of life for our residents,” said Steve O’Dorisio, Board of Commissioners chair. “With the goal of improving access to parks and open space in Adams County, they will continue working to maintain connectivity along the South Platte River Trail and the network of multimodal options available to our residents.”
This project restored and enhanced surface water, wetlands, groundwater, riparian, and grassland habitats. The developed public access facilities and recreation opportunities, including a parking lot, picnic shelters, fishing access improvements, trails, signage, and wildlife viewing will allow Adams County residents to enjoy the South Platte River Trail and the restored natural habitat.
“There was a common purpose to make this community more beautiful so future generations can take in these open spaces and advance the overall vision of a northeast greenway corridor,” said Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General. “This effort involved incredible leadership across different jurisdictions and government entities on behalf of the people of Colorado.”
This property, formerly known as 88th Avenue Open Space, was originally a sand and gravel mining site, which resulted in a significantly degraded ecosystem. The South Pond was prone to occasional flooding and would result in damage to the South Platte River Trail and debris accumulation. It also had a large population of invasive vegetation species.
“The size of the property and variety of natural habitats presented an opportunity for natural resource restoration and recreational improvements,” said Byron Fanning, Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts director. “A secondary channel was added to improve habitat and increase flood conveyance, and the ecological restoration was achieved by planting and seeding native vegetation across more than 20 acres.”
The project was a collaboration between a variety of partners and stakeholders, including State of Colorado Natural Resource Trustees; Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department; Urban Drainage & Flood Control District; Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife; and Metro Wastewater Reclamation District.
For more information about parks, open space, and cultural art in Adams County, visit adcogov.org/parks.
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance
After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonprofit organizations working in the county. These grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-sufficient.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition
Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Adams County Partnering with Other Local Governments to Launch Solar Group Buying Program
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 13, 2023
County Road Closures
Current roadway closures and detour routes due t
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, making this the eighth group of recipients.
Posted on: June 6, 2023
New Adams County Veterans Service Officer Appointed
Today at public hearing, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Andrew “Drew” Dixon as the new Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for the county.
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.
Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.
