This research looks at the policy implications of various approaches to addressing the differences between Colorado MS4 TSS removal requirements and TSS percent removal used by state and national standards. This research conducted interviews of 8-subject matter experts and associated policy analysis matrices filled out by participants.
Since CU Boulder was the lucky one required to start monitoring for E. coli a couple of years ago, attached is the outfall monitoring plan we’re following. Jane and Chris at WWE drafted this for us and I imagine elements of it would work for others.
The 2024 Education and Outreach Report is available on the E&O Committee page.
Foam in waterways can be natural or a result of pollution in the water.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in San Francisco v. EPA provides some protections against liability for conditions beyond the permittee’s control, but stormwater managers should be aware of state law requirements and other potential pitfalls. This article on Stormwater Solutions by Dana Dean and Christopher D. Jensen reviews the case and how it might impact NPDES permits.
Bennett Drane presents on the efficacy of using microbes, fungi and plants in passive removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals and integrated produced water management in a desert oilfield using wetland technology. Presented at the May 25′ General Membership Meeting.
Regulation 87 – HB24-1379 directs the Water Quality Control Division to develop a dredge and fill authorization program and the Water Quality Control Commission to establish permitting and mitigation rules by Dec. 31, 2025. The outcome will be Regulation No. 87, a control regulation for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating the impacts of dredge and fill activity in Waters of the State in Colorado.
Fertilizer can be harmful to the environment. Learn how you can fertilize your lawn safely!
This year CSC has elected to help fund the water education exemplars project as a part of our state-wide education and outreach campaign. Below is an update that we received from the Colorado Watershed Assembly with more information about this project:
A brief overview to navigating CSC resources for members and committee chairs.
