Smart Water Use & Water Runoff
Be careful not to over-irrigate!
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Foam in Waterways
Foam in waterways can be natural or a result of pollution in the water.
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Non-Standard Water Quality Guidance for TMDL Compliance
This guidance is a comprehensive resource developed for the Colorado Stormwater Council outlining monitoring requirements, flow estimation methods, and implementation guidance for Non‑Standard MS4s conducting TMDL‑related E. coli and phosphorus dry‑weather outfall monitoring.
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Fertilizer Application Best Practices
Fertilizer can be harmful to the environment. Learn how you can fertilize your lawn safely!
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Stormwater Stan: Scoop the Poop!
Don’t just leave it there Stormwater Stan! Picking up pet waste prevents excess nutrients and other contaminants from entering our water.
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Household Chemical Disposal
Choosing the correct method of disposal is important! Check out the resources below for the right disposal you need in…
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Deicer Best Management Practices
Winter weather brings with it deicer, salt, and sand application. This relates to our municipal operations as well as citizens within our municipalities. Here are some reminders for this season to help protect water quality.
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Fall Leaves & Yard Litter Best Management Practices
Fall leaves and yard litter can migrate to our waterways via stormwater runoff serving as a source of nutrient and sediment pollutants.
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Stop the Algae Monster! Excessive Nutrients are Harmful
Harmful algae can form in waterways due to excessive nutrient loading from yard waste. Prevent the algae monster by keeping a few key things in mind.
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Stormwater Stan: Vehicle Maintenance Faux Pas
Don’t be a Stormwater Stan! Please remember to dispose of all fluids properly when maintaining vehicles and equipment. Water entering…
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Stormwater 101: Illicit Discharges
What are Illicit Discharges? Illicit Discharges are anything other than rain or snow melt that enters storm sewers such as dirt, oil, chemicals, concrete, and excess nutrients. Report any of these things to your local municipality if you see them entering the storm sewer system.
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Water Education Exemplars Project
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:
