AWARE Update Aug. 2006

AWARE Colorado continues to visit communities around the state to inform local officials and others about tools and strategies to protect water quality. To learn more about the AWARE Colorado program or schedule a presentation click here.

Here are some new resources and upcoming events.

• NEWS FROM AWARE

AWARE is joining the Big Thompson Watershed Forum to develop a pilot program that brings information about the impacts of land use on water quality, and successful strategies for protecting water resources, to watersheds statewide. The project will explore how AWARE can work with local watershed groups to bring watershed-specific information to local officials.

With a recent grant from Coors Brewing Company, AWARE will send a copy of the Watershed Protection Toolkit for Local Officials to every county and municipality in the state.

In the past 18 months, AWARE has made presentations to over 240 land use decision makers, planners, engineers and interested residents in more than 15 communities throughout the state.

• NEW RESOURCES

Northern Mountain and Prairie Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs and Strategic Planting

This guide quantifies the benefits and costs for typical trees in urban and community settings. The guide concludes that environmental benefits, such as stormwater runoff reduction, air pollutant uptake and energy savings, were two to four times greater than tree care costs for medium and large trees.

The guide can be downloaded at www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/products/cufr_258.pdf.

Porous Pavements (Integrative Studies in Water Management and Land Development Series, Volume 5)

This book, by University of Georgia professor Bruce K. Ferguson, discusses the use of various types of porous paving materials in a number of site-specific applications.

The book retails for $159.95 and is available from the publisher, CRC Press (www.crcpress.com; type “porous pavements” into the site’s search window).

Promoting Stormwater Infiltration with Mountain Construction and Post Construction BMPs

This paper illustrates how a series of stormwater infiltration structures can help retain water in the watershed, reduce erosion and create a more environmentally and financially sustainable site.

To download, logon http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/jeffco/highways_uploads/Mountain_stormwater_BMPs.pdf.

Protecting Water Resources Through Land Conservation: Funding Options for Local Governments

This free CD-ROM contains materials from a June 2005 Webcast hosted by the International City/County Management Association and the Trust for Public Land in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Webcast provides information about how local governments can fund efforts to promote land conservation and achieve water resource benefits.

The CD-ROM can be ordered from the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network at 877-TO-LGEAN or lgean@icma.org. For more information, visit www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=961.

Regional Ecosystem Analysis for Metropolitan Denver and Cities of the Northern Front Range, Colorado

The study evaluates how the landscape has changed due to growth and development in the Northern Front Range region. It also discusses how urban tree cover provides environmental and economic benefits to local communities.

To download the report, logon www.americanforests.org/downloads/rea/AF_FrontRange.pdf.

Waterways at Risk: How Low-Impact Development Can Reduce Runoff Pollution in Michigan

This new study by American Rivers and the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan discusses the effects of urban sprawl on the state’s water resources and suggests policies for addressing growth-related water quality impacts.

The report is available at www.pirgim.org/reports/waterwaysatrisk.pdf.

• UPCOMING EVENTS

Nonpoint Source Forum 2006
One workshop, choice of days
Sept. 6 and 7, 2006
PPA Event Center
2105 Decatur St.
Denver, Colo.

Doug McKenzie-Mohr will present a workshop on community-based social marketing tools that aim to achieve behavioral changes desired by various programs.

See Beyond brochures in changing behavior and Colorado Nonpoint Source Forum to feature workshop on behavior change.

For more information logon www.npscolorado.com/Forum2006.html or download a flyer at http://npscolorado.com/FSBWorkshop.pdf.

Sustaining Colorado Watersheds: Science and Restoration Through Collaboration
Oct. 4-6, 2006
Great Divide Lodge
Breckenridge, Colo.

This year, the Colorado Watershed Assembly will host its annual conference with the Colorado Riparian Association, the Central Rockies Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Colorado Watershed Network. This will provide assembly members with a broader range of potential resources and networking opportunities. Fundraising and capacity-building training workshops will be offered as a part of the National Watershed Health Program.

Logon http://www.coloradowater.org/#recent for details.

South Platte Forum
From the Gold Rush to the Urban Crush
Oct. 25-26, 2006
Radisson Conference Center
Longmont, Colo.

Conference will explore the past, present and future of the South Platte river basin.

For more information logon www.southplatteforum.org.

Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Annual Conference
Nov, 3, 2006
Wildlife Experience
10035 South Peoria
Parker, Colo.

The conference will have three general sessions to cover progress in the watershed as a whole, along streams and tributaries and at Cherry Creek Reservoir itself.

For more information contact Casey Davenhill at casey@cherry-creek.org.

• FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about ways communities can prevent the impacts of land use on water quality, visit the AWARE Colorado Web site at www.awarecolorado.org.

A statewide program to educate local decision makers about the impacts of land use choices on water quality AWARE Colorado Home AWARE Updates Past Issues	AWARE Colorado Update • August 2006
	AWARE Colorado continues to visit communities around the state to inform local officials and others about tools and strategies to protect water quality. To learn more about the AWARE Colorado program or schedule a presentation click here. Here are some new resources and upcoming events. • NEWS FROM AWARE AWARE is joining the Big Thompson Watershed Forum to develop a pilot program that brings information about the impacts of land use on water quality, and successful strategies for protecting water resources, to watersheds statewide. The project will explore how AWARE can work with local watershed groups to bring watershed-specific information to local officials. With a recent grant from Coors Brewing Company, AWARE will send a copy of the Watershed Protection Toolkit for Local Officials to every county and municipality in the state. In the past 18 months, AWARE has made presentations to over 240 land use decision makers, planners, engineers and interested residents in more than 15 communities throughout the state. • NEW RESOURCES Northern Mountain and Prairie Community Tree Guide: Benefits, Costs and Strategic Planting This guide quantifies the benefits and costs for typical trees in urban and community settings. The guide concludes that environmental benefits, such as stormwater runoff reduction, air pollutant uptake and energy savings, were two to four times greater than tree care costs for medium and large trees. The guide can be downloaded at www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/products/cufr_258.pdf. Porous Pavements (Integrative Studies in Water Management and Land Development Series, Volume 5) This book, by University of Georgia professor Bruce K. Ferguson, discusses the use of various types of porous paving materials in a number of site-specific applications. The book retails for $159.95 and is available from the publisher, CRC Press (www.crcpress.com; type “porous pavements” into the site’s search window). Promoting Stormwater Infiltration with Mountain Construction and Post Construction BMPs This paper illustrates how a series of stormwater infiltration structures can help retain water in the watershed, reduce erosion and create a more environmentally and financially sustainable site. To download, logon http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/jeffco/highways_uploads/Mountain_stormwater_BMPs.pdf. Protecting Water Resources Through Land Conservation: Funding Options for Local Governments This free CD-ROM contains materials from a June 2005 Webcast hosted by the International City/County Management Association and the Trust for Public Land in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Webcast provides information about how local governments can fund efforts to promote land conservation and achieve water resource benefits. The CD-ROM can be ordered from the Local Government Environmental Assistance Network at 877-TO-LGEAN or lgean@icma.org. For more information, visit www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=961. Regional Ecosystem Analysis for Metropolitan Denver and Cities of the Northern Front Range, Colorado The study evaluates how the landscape has changed due to growth and development in the Northern Front Range region. It also discusses how urban tree cover provides environmental and economic benefits to local communities. To download the report, logon www.americanforests.org/downloads/rea/AF_FrontRange.pdf. Waterways at Risk: How Low-Impact Development Can Reduce Runoff Pollution in Michigan This new study by American Rivers and the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan discusses the effects of urban sprawl on the state’s water resources and suggests policies for addressing growth-related water quality impacts. The report is available at www.pirgim.org/reports/waterwaysatrisk.pdf. • UPCOMING EVENTS Nonpoint Source Forum 2006 One workshop, choice of days Sept. 6 and 7, 2006 PPA Event Center 2105 Decatur St. Denver, Colo. Doug McKenzie-Mohr will present a workshop on community-based social marketing tools that aim to achieve behavioral changes desired by various programs. See Beyond brochures in changing behavior and Colorado Nonpoint Source Forum to feature workshop on behavior change. For more information logon www.npscolorado.com/Forum2006.html or download a flyer at http://npscolorado.com/FSBWorkshop.pdf. Sustaining Colorado Watersheds: Science and Restoration Through Collaboration Oct. 4-6, 2006 Great Divide Lodge Breckenridge, Colo. This year, the Colorado Watershed Assembly will host its annual conference with the Colorado Riparian Association, the Central Rockies Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration and the Colorado Watershed Network. This will provide assembly members with a broader range of potential resources and networking opportunities. Fundraising and capacity-building training workshops will be offered as a part of the National Watershed Health Program. Logon http://www.coloradowater.org/#recent for details. South Platte Forum From the Gold Rush to the Urban Crush Oct. 25-26, 2006 Radisson Conference Center Longmont, Colo. Conference will explore the past, present and future of the South Platte river basin. For more information logon www.southplatteforum.org. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Annual Conference Nov, 3, 2006 Wildlife Experience 10035 South Peoria Parker, Colo. The conference will have three general sessions to cover progress in the watershed as a whole, along streams and tributaries and at Cherry Creek Reservoir itself. For more information contact Casey Davenhill at casey@cherry-creek.org. • FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information about ways communities can prevent the impacts of land use on water quality, visit the AWARE Colorado Web site at www.awarecolorado.org.