About CSC

The Colorado Stormwater Council (CSC) is an organization of local governments with storm drainage systems serving populations over 10,000, which are termed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems or MS4s. Federal regulations under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) require stormwater management practices to reduce pollution discharging into state waters. In the State of Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) oversees stormwater discharges by issuing MS4 Permits through the Colorado Discharge Permit System.

CSC acts as a forum for MS4 permit holders with the intent to:

Promote the exchange of technical information regarding stormwater regulations and compliance with permits.
Serve as a voice for its members during regulatory procedures, meetings and hearings.
Educate members on all aspects of stormwater such as legislation, permitting, technology, resources, program management, and more.
Aid in the development and implementation of stormwater programs at local and regional levels.

Committees and Chairpersons

Leadership Roles and Responsibilities

Education and Outreach
- Heather Otterstetter, City of Westminster
Permit Compliance
- Brian Hathaway, City of Greeley
Construction
- Ashley Tucker, Town of Firestone
Legislative
- Pam Acre, City of Northglenn
Non-Standards
- Forrest Dykstra, Highlands Ranch Metro District
Technical Resource Advisory
- Juliana Archuleta, Adams County
Municipal Operations
- Jeremiah Unger, CDOT
- Jessica Clayton, City of Colorado Springs
303d Advisory
- Jessica LaPierre, City of Aurora
- Alan Searcy, City of Lakewood

Administrative Leadership

Chair
- Jessica LaPierre, City of Aurora
Vice Chair
- Rebecca Wertz, City of Thornton
Secretary
- Heather Otterstetter, City of Westminster
Treasurer
- Carrie Gudorf, Mesa County
Website Coordinator
- Jacob Moyer, City of Westminster

Achievements

CSC provides representation of 83 local governments and organizations in the State regulatory processes, working closely with the Water Quality Control Division to streamline permit renewal processes, providing experienced and innovative solutions for incorporation into draft permits, and collaborating in the production of stormwater related education and outreach materials.

Other accomplishments include:

Winner of the 2007 Public Works Program Award for Environmental Design/Maintenance/Operations
Winner of the 2019 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) Award for Water Quality Communications