Hydro-mulch work underway on properties destroyed by the Marshall Fire

Hydro-mulch is currently being applied to properties destroyed by the Marshall Fire in order to help prevent potential toxins in the ash and debris from becoming windblown into the air or running off into local waterways.  

The project team is delaying application of hydro-mulch at properties where they have been notified by owners that sifting work still needs to occur. If you have not contacted the hydro-mulch team about ongoing sifting work plans, you should request sifting during the final debris removal phase, which is anticipated to begin March 1. Sifting during this phase will be conducted by debris removal crews and not by volunteer organizations. To request sifting during debris removal, please contact the debris removal program team at [email protected] or call 303-214-3203.  

Residents may have noticed different stakes and signage on properties. Orange stakes indicate that a property is ready to receive hydro-mulch. The smaller, black and white signs with numbers indicate that a property owner is participating in the debris cleanup program and initial site inspection has been completed.  

Although the hydro-mulch is non-hazardous and non-toxic, it is imperative that people refrain from disturbing treated areas after the material is applied so that the barrier between ash/debris and the air is maintained. Additional guidance will be shared on how to safely access properties, if needed, after application of the hydro-mulch.  Questions about hydro-mulching should be directed to [email protected].