Silt Chamber News
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 9:24pm
Mark your calendars and plan to attend this presentation on Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium at Colorado Mountain College – West Garfield Campus where Ms. Denise McCourt will present a Comprehensive Strategy on Energy Independence. This strategy is to achieve America’s energy security through a balanced national energy policy that will create substantial long-term solutions. The plan will outline how the United States can secure sufficient quantities of reliable, affordable energy, while safeguarding the environment, to meet the energy needs of American consumers and to create new high-paying jobs and generate trillions of dollars for federal, state and local governments. Ms. McCourt will focus on presenting solutions that include a concentration on energy efficiency, diversity of supply and technology. This event is offered free of charge and is sponsored by Colorado Mountain College - West Garfield Campus and the Rifle, Grand Junction, Silt and Meeker Chambers of Commerce. This event is open to all regional Chamber Members, seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 3:31pm
On Saturday, October 31, the Silt Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual coat drive. Silt Chamber was there to serve breakfast and give warm coats to people of all ages. This event was made possible through the participation of volunteers, Canyon Cleaners, and Holiday Inn Express.
On Saturday, November 21 the Silt Chamber Of Commerce will be at the Silt Fire House distributing coats and a holiday turkey dinner to local senior citizens.
Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 3:41pm
The First Annual Silt Area Chamber of Commerce Tamarisk Removal was a great success. Tamarisks have grown exponentially along the Colorado River since their inception. A single Tamarisk has the ability to drink over 300 gallons of water per day! While eradication results vary, the cutting and spraying method seems to be effective. This involves cutting the bush close to the stump followed by an injection of a chemical solution (eco-friendly of course).
Silt Chamber members along with 10 local volunteers confronted the Tamarisks on Oct 24th with admirable effort. Starting in the Silt River Park, we filled an entire industrial dumpster before moving on to Stoney Ridge and Tara Park. In addition to ridding these areas of the dreaded Tamarisk, we were also able to donate the wood to a local artist who makes furniture and other products out of Tamarisk. Our removal project has attracted the attention of other parties who have expressed interest in participating in further removal efforts. This is a great initiative that everyone can get behind and we look forward to organizing another project in the future. Thanks to all for their participation and support.
