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IN THE TRADITION OF THE PERFECT STORM AND SEABISCUIT, THE ENGROSSING TALE OF THE FASTEST BOAT RIDE EVER DOWN THE COLORADO RIVER THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON IN THE WINTER OF 1983, the largest El NiNo event on record'a chain of "superstorms" that swept in from the Pacific Ocean'battered the entire West. That spring, a massive snowmelt sent runoff racing down the Colorado River toward the Glen Canyon Dam, a 710-foot-high wall of concrete that sat at the...
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[2022]
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Introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Colorado Rapids. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. --
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[2013]
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Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is a strategy utilized in weed control that emphasizes detecting and controlling new, invasive weeds while the populations are localized and small enough to be eradicated. Costs for EDRR are typically far less than the cost of containing and managing vast populations of weeds.
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2010.
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Potential emergencies facing dairy producers may include an outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease, serious toxic exposures, foreign animal diseases, and natural disasters. A rapid response to an animal disease emergency will be necessary to halt the spread of the disease. This document provides a framework to ensure a rapid and coordinated response to an outbreak of a highly contagious disease in dairy cattle within the State of Colorado....
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2008.
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The recent drought and Colorado's rapid population growth have heightened interest in Colorado's water supply. The purpose of this pamphlet is to outline the major features of Colorado's water policy landscape including its water law, state water agencies, state financing mechanisms for water supply projects, and recent legislative activities to address Colorado's water supply challenges.
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2010.
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The incursion of a highly destructive plant pest or disease could have devastating consequences to Colorado's agricultural crops, landscape plants, native ecosystems, trees, fruits, and pastures. Early detection and a rapid response to a pest or disease infestation are critical to limiting the economic, social, and environmental impacts of such an incident.
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2017.
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The introduction of a highly contagious disease or a poultry incident resulting from an all-hazards event could have devastating effects on Colorado's poultry industry. Limiting the scope of an outbreak is dependent on the early detection and rapid response to eradicate the disease.
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2010.
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A foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreak affecting cattle could have potentially catastrophic effects on livestock population. Such an incident in Colorado would be devastating to the State's beef production. Limiting the scope of an outbreak is dependent on the early detection and rapid response to eradicate the disease.
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2010.
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The introduction of a highly contagious disease or a swine incident resulting from some type of all-hazards event in swine could have devastating effects on Colorado's swine industry. This document provides a framework to ensure a rapid and coordinated response to an outbreak of a highly contagious disease in swine within the State of Colorado.
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2014.
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Highway debris represents a traffic safety problem that requires a prompt response from state or local transportation agencies. The most common practice for debris removal currently is for agency personnel to leave their vehicles and remove the debris by hand in the case of large debris (tires, lumber, freight loss, rock fall) or to sweep traveled lanes shoulders, or intersections in the case of crashes, mechanical failure, or embankment erosion....
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