NPS Connection Fall 2009


Fall 2009
In this issue: New white paper tackles recreational water quality issues Misconceptions regarding E. coli sources and control strategies are common and pose challenges to watershed groups trying to identify and reduce sources of E. coli for 303(d) listed streams that fail to meet water quality standards. More... New tools to find NPS project information The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sees tremendous value in the nonpoint source (NPS) data it collects, and now makes this information readily available to stakeholders, like NPS coordinators, watershed groups, researchers and local communities. More... Tight budgets, watershed planning and more discussed at watershed conference The 10th annual Colorado Watershed Assembly conference, "Sustaining Colorado Watersheds: Thriving in Challenging Times," was held in Vail, Colo., from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9. There were over 180 attendees, with "a lot of diversity," according to Jeff Crane, Colorado Watershed Assembly executive director. Watershed groups, governmental organizations, environmental groups and private firms were represented. More... World Water Monitoring Day in Denver World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program. WWMD builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. More... First Clear Creek Watershed Festival a huge success Predictably unpredictable Colorado weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the more than 500 participants at the Clear Creek Watershed Foundation’s (CCWF) first Clear Creek Watershed Festival. More... Nonpoint champions honored At the "Sustaining Colorado Watersheds: Thriving in Challenging Times," several awards and recognition were given to individuals who have dedicated time, knowledge and commitment to bettering the world of watershed and water quality. More... Limiting liability of Good Samaritans who voluntarily clean up abandoned and inactive mine sites There are nine signers of this Oct. 20 letter to Senator Mark Udall supporting passage of the Good Samaritan Cleanup of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2009. More... Colorado State University receives $1.2 million from USDA to further critical water resource research The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded Colorado State University two grants totaling $1.2 million to aid in research addressing critical water resource issues – the only university in Colorado to receive part of the $11 million distributed by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. More... Related Articles ’Good Samaritan’ legal battle pits greens against greens 3 million acres taken out of conservation program State hopes to use stormwater to counter drought Clean Water Laws Are Neglected at a Cost in Suffering Old West echoes in battle between Fountain Creek ranchers, mining firm Grants Available for Community Forest Restoration and Watershed Protection Projects Residential car washing, New data – and controversy – the state of Washington Nonpoint Source Resources The Dec. 4 proposal deadline to apply for a Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment nonpoint source grant is just around the corner. A new conceptual guide to effective green streets design solutions for residential, commercial and arterial streets, and alleys. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Green Reserve of 2009, through the State Revolving Fund, provides funding for a wide variety of qualifying projects in such categories as green infrastructure. Agricultural census information now available by watershed Natural Resources Defense Council report on low impact development, water supply and climate EPA’s total maximum daily load Web site gets a new look Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach: Achieving Results with Tight Budgets New tool helps estimate LID implementation costs Upcoming Events New Partners for Smart Growth Conference Teaching Outside the Box National Monitoring Conference	Past Issues Newsletter and Index Search Subscribe Answer a short readers survey and receive a FREE CD Over $1.1 billion in low–interest loans to local governments. www.cwrpda.com For information about the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund log on www.cwrpda.com/ WPCRFsubmenu.htm Colorado Water Protection Project AWARE Colorado Connecting land use and water quality Additional water–related articles at NPSColorado.com Colorado NPS Contacts Colorado NPS Program Contact Us
The Colorado NPS Connection newsletter is funded by the Colorado Nonpoint Source Program. Copyright 2009 League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund

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