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Fall 2008
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Vail plans voluntary stormwater protection program The thriving community of Vail is working on a proactive stormwater management program to protect Gore Creek’s water quality. The pilot program will serve as a model for other municipalities in the Eagle River Watershed, according to program designers. More... Coloradans concerned about water quality When asked to rate environmental concerns in a 2007 statewide survey, Coloradans put water quality and air quality, equally, at the top of five environmental concerns. More... New publication reports on state’s groundwater protection program The Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act, which took effect in 1990, established the Groundwater Protection Program (GPP). Agricultural chemicals covered under this legislation include commercial fertilizers and all pesticides. More... Uncompahgre Basin watershed sustainability initiative Watershed planning for communities within a common watershed is gaining popularity as a tool for developing consensus and collaborative projects in order to collectively address environmental impacts that can affect human health and local economies. More... Western Hardrock Watershed Team helps rural Colorado mining communities Communities of the West’s hardrock mining exist in isolated geographic settings surrounded by the mineral-laden Rocky Mountains. It’s a region that not only shares a common history and geology but also shares common environmental and public health concerns. More... Nonpoint source champions honored Six longtime nonpoint source (NPS) champions were honored with Hall of Fame Awards at the Sustaining Colorado Watersheds Conference on Oct. 2. All have made significant contributions to reducing the impacts of NPS pollution on Colorado water resources. More... Related Articles
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