Wildfire Safety

Wildfires are the No. 1 natural hazard in Douglas County. Learn what you can do to protect your home - and your family. Visit our Wildfire Mitigation web page 

Give Your Input on Your Transportation Network

Help decide how state and federal transportation funding is allocated through local grants administered by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Read More

Why Don't We Just Dance?

Country music star Josh Turner invites you to his show at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo on July 29. Buy Tickets 

For Students in Need

School supplies, clothing and other necessities can create a financial hurdle for already-stressed household budgets. If you need support, visit the Strive to Thrive Resource Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. For school supplies, pre-registration is required. Read More

New Health Department Services

Douglas County Health Department began disease surveillance and prevention services this month. Read More  

For Veterans in Need

Are you a Douglas County Veteran in need of assistance with housing, food, transportation, employment, mental health care or other urgent concerns? You can apply now to receive Veterans Emergency Assistance Funds for 2022. Read More 

Healthiest County

Congratulations, Douglas County! You are again among the healthiest in the country, according to the recently released 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Read More 

Preserving Land for Future Generations

Partnership preserves unused land at two local parks in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree for future park use. Read More 

Safely Place Your Waste

Do you DIY? Safely dispose of related household hazardous waste with the Douglas County Health Department's new year-round program. Read More

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