In this issue:
Protecting groundwater quality through well and septic system education
Groundwater is an important resource in Colorado, supplying approximately 17 percent of the total water diverted in the state. Nineteen of Colorado’s 64 counties rely solely on groundwater for drinking water and domestic uses. More...
New strategic plan to improve water quality in Fountain Creek watershed
The Fountain Creek Vision Task Force, a multi-stakeholder collaborative group in southern Colorado, has completed a community strategic plan for the 930-square-mile Fountain Creek watershed in El Paso, Pueblo, and Teller Counties. More...
Institute for Livestock and the Environment’s role as problem-solver
The Institute for Livestock and the Environment (ILE) is focused on solving problems at the interface of livestock production and science-based environmental management. More...
GreenCO’s BMP expansion project promotes water conservation, water resources protection and sustainability
Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCO) recently announced the third release of the manual, “Green Industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Conservation and Protection of Water Resources in Colorado – Moving Toward Sustainability.” More...
Barriers to low impact development in the Keep it Clean Partnership communities
The Keep it Clean Partnership (KICP) is a partnership of municipalities that includes Boulder, Erie, Longmont, Louisville and Superior, along with Boulder County. All are situated in the Boulder and St. Vrain watersheds, and are permittees under the Phase II Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program. More...
A new era for the data sharing network
It seems like such a short time ago that the Colorado Water Quality Monitoring Council was awarded its first nonpoint source grant, for a three-year period, to implement the vision of a statewide data sharing network (DSN). More...
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Nonpoint Source Resources
- Funding for Wetland and Riparian Restoration
- Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grants
- Fostering Sustainable Behavior Web Site
- Reduce Runoff: Slow It Down, Spread It Out, Soak It In
- Balancing Water Quality and Smart Growth Toolkit
- The StormUlator
- Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure
- Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Newsletter
- Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook
- Seeking Input on Improving the Connections Between Planning and Wildlife Conservation
Upcoming Events
- Green Roofs: Beautiful and Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Pollution
- The Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute's 18th annual land use conference
- Arkansas River Basin Water Forum
- Colorado WaterWise Conference
- Teaching OUTSIDE the Box
- 5th National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach
- Rural Philanthropy Days
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