Denver Department of Public Health & Environment

Denver youth ages 3–18 can grab a FREE meal or snack at neighborhood rec centers across
the city. No ID needed. Visit denvergov.org/TastyFood to find a location near you!

It’s time to fight the bite, Denver. Mosquito season is back! Protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus by:
• using repellent,
• avoiding dusk/dawn,
• wearing long sleeves,
• draining standing water

Learn more about the symptoms and risks for West Nile virus on our website: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment/Epidemiology-and-Disease-Intervention/Communicable-Diseases/West-Nile-Virus

Milk does a body good… when it’s pasteurized 🥛

Recent pop-ups in Denver are gaining attention for the ultimate farm to table experience- serving raw milk directly from cow to cup. While raw milk may seem trendy, but it can carry harmful germs like Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter that can cause serious illness.

The good news? Pasteurized milk provides the same nutritional benefits without the added risk.
Learn more on our blog: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment/DDPHE-Healthy-Insights/Blogs/The-Raw-Truth-What-Denverites-Should-Know-About-Milk-Safety

Free summer meals start June 1! Denver youth ages 3–18 can grab a FREE meal or snack at Tasty Food sites across the city. No ID needed. 🍊
Visit denvergov.org/TastyFood to find a location near you!

Denver Animal Shelter Adoption Update❤️
"Ellie's a lover girl. Loves to lay on my big porch in the morning sun and afternoon shade... I have no doubt in no time she will be at a healthy weight for her age and size."

Adopt a furever friend today: https://bit.ly/AdoptablePetsDenver

Heads up, Denver! The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) annual Cherry Creek Dam sediment flush operation is scheduled for Wednesday May 20, 2026 approximately 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The flush high flows will cause higher than normal creek stages and potential flooding of bike paths and stream crossings. Do not to attempt to cross the stream during this event.

The high-water flows are part of an annual sediment flushing: https://www.9news.com/article/life/style/colorado-guide/cherry-creek-dam-flushed-creek-safety/73-cb4227fa-778d-4bc4-bde1-59ab01f897e4?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)

Today is ! 🌍💉 Let's raise awareness about the importance of HIV vaccine research and the critical steps being taken toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Every step counts in the fight for a healthier future.

Congratulations to Pit Fiend Barbecue, winner of the spring Food Matters Restaurant Challenge! 🥇 As part of their waste reduction efforts, Pit Fiend crafted a new lentil dish using surplus lamb fat.

"Many of our customers were very excited to see lentils on our menu - we had no idea they'd go over so well. We are serving them either as a side item, or as part of a rice bowl with pickled onions and an Alabama white sauce we make with Chinese five spice.” - Pit Fiend Chef & Co-founder, Michael Graunke

Taste this new dish yourself as part of the Food Matters Food Crawl, ending this Sunday: https://denverfoodmatterschallenge.org/foodcrawl/

Denver is in a Stage 1 drought, and it’s already impacting our lakes and streams. Warmer temps + lower water levels can mean higher bacteria like E. coli and more blue-green algae blooms—both of which can be harmful to people and pets.

monitors local waterways and does not recommend swimming or wading in city lakes or streams. If you’re near the water, avoid anything that looks cloudy, discolored, or has surface scum—this could signal a harmful algal bloom.

Learn more about blue-green algae on our blog: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Public-Health-Environment/DDPHE-Healthy-Insights/Blogs/DDPHE-Blog-What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Blue-green-Algae