Jefferson County

Learn about Sustainability Efforts in Jefferson County

Check out the Jefferson County Sustainability Commission’s 2020 Annual Report to find out about sustainability efforts in Jeffco. This volunteer commission helped to develop a countywide climate action plan. The Sustainability Commission also established a separate sustainability foundation, and assisted with a county resolution recognizing the threat posed by climate change. This resolution resulted in a solicitation for a consultant to help develop the Climate Action Plan in 2022.

Water Smarts: A Homeowner's Guide to Mountain Groundwater

This guide focuses on groundwater issues in the fractured bedrock environment typical of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Topics discussed include groundwater hydrology, water quality, wells, septic systems, water rights, and lifestyle impacts. Practical advice for the homeowner appears in the form of tips, and questions and answers.

Mountain Ground Water Resource Study

In the summer of 1997, Jefferson County, Colorado and the United States Geological Survey embarked as partners on a four-year study of mountain ground water resources in the suburban foothills west of Denver. Under the guidance of an advisory team consisting of various local, state and federal representatives, the study’s purpose was to provide the county with a scientific basis for making land use decisions in the mountains.