In this issue:

Regional program proof that watershed collaboration works

The Watershed Approach to Stream Health (WASH) Project is a regional stormwater quality management program serving the communities of Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Erie, Superior and Boulder County. This innovative, award-winning program is a leader in addressing Colorado’s water quality issues through watershed management. More...

Collaboration continues to improve effects of abandoned mines

The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS) hosted a “Joining Forces and Partnering for Success Workshop” in late October.  Even though the weather was frightful, over 50 people attended.  It gave watershed groups an opportunity to share success stories, and discuss funding opportunities and project challenges with federal and state partnering agencies. More...

Conference stresses collaborative watershed efforts

For the first time, four organizations that work to protect water resources in Colorado sponsored a joint meeting to highlight collaborative watershed initiatives. The Colorado Watershed Assembly, Colorado Watershed Network, Colorado Riparian Association and Central Rockies Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration last month (CeRSER) hosted the “Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference: Science and Restoration through Collaboration.” More...

Can we really share water quality data?

The Colorado Water Quality Monitoring Council (CWQMC) has been trying to share water quality data, or collaborate on-the-ground monitoring, for 20 years. That effort has finally evolved into the design and implementation of the Colorado Data Sharing Network (CDSN). More...

Marie Lee, Jim Herron and Bill McKee are the recipients of the 2006 Colorado NPS Hall of Fame Awards. They were honored for their efforts and commitment over the years to protect the state’s water quality. More...

Nonpoint Source Resources

• Pesticides in the Nation’s Streams and Ground Water, 1992-2001
• Environmental Guidelines for Responsible Lawn Care and Landscaping
• Fostering Sustainable Behavior: An Introduction to Community-Based Social Marketing