AWARE Update April 2009

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, articles and upcoming events.

• NEWS FROM AWARE

AWARE Colorado has launched a new, Web-based resource for those interested in examples of low impact development or green infrastructure in Colorado. The interactive state map identifies examples of various lid practices, including green roofs, swales, bioretention and porous/permeable pavements. This map is a part of the NEMO National Network's LID Atlas and builds on the efforts of the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers' LID photo database.

If you have an example of low impact development or green infrastructure that should be added to the map, please fill out a short form including the location, type of approach being used and any additional information.

• NEW RESOURCES

Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Webcasts

April 28, 2009
Models & Calculators: Brian Busiek, LimnoTech
Municipal Case Study: John Lyons, Strand Associates

May 12, 2009
Site Planning & Design Considerations: Dan Christian, Tetra Tech
Costs and WERF Cost Tool: Lisa Hair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Christine Pomeroy and Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah

For more information or to register, log on http://cfpub2.epa.gov/npdes/outreach.cfm?program_id=0&otype=1.

Poisoned Waters

This “Frontline” documentary explores the impacts of polluted runoff on American waterways like the Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound. It addresses the many new pollutants being found in waters across the country that pose a threat to fish, wildlife and, potentially, human health.

For more information, log on www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/poisonedwaters/.

Green Roofs Tree of Knowledge

This database contains information about research on the economic, social and biophysical benefits of green roofs, and policy measures that have been implemented around the world.

Log on http://greenroofs.org/grtok/.

Green Roofs: Beautiful and Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Pollution

Archived audio version of a Feb.18, 2009 Webcast seminar. Three experts discuss the benefits of green roofs and share their experiences in the green roof movement.

Visit www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/webcasts/archives.html#20090218.

• ARTICLES

• UPCOMING EVENTS

5th National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach
Achieving Results with Tight Budgets
May 11 - 14, 2009
Portland, Ore.

This conference will provide the opportunity to learn and share ideas on developing and implementing nonpoint source and stormwater outreach strategies that produce positive, measurable outcomes, comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements, and can be successfully implemented with modest budgets. For more information, log on http://epa.gov/owow/nps/outreach2009/index.html.

Rural Philanthropy Days
Western Slope
June 17-19, 2009
Crested Butte, Colo.
Rural Philanthropy Days bring together Colorado's funding community with the nonprofit organizations in rural Colorado to help support needed projects. For more information, log on www.crcamerica.org/rpd/funders.asp

• FOR MORE INFORMATION

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

Home	AWARE Colorado Update • April 2009
	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, articles and upcoming events. • NEWS FROM AWARE AWARE Colorado has launched a new, Web-based resource for those interested in examples of low impact development or green infrastructure in Colorado. The interactive state map identifies examples of various lid practices, including green roofs, swales, bioretention and porous/permeable pavements. This map is a part of the NEMO National Network's LID Atlas and builds on the efforts of the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers' LID photo database. If you have an example of low impact development or green infrastructure that should be added to the map, please fill out a short form including the location, type of approach being used and any additional information. • NEW RESOURCES Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Webcasts April 28, 2009 Models & Calculators: Brian Busiek, LimnoTech Municipal Case Study: John Lyons, Strand Associates May 12, 2009 Site Planning & Design Considerations: Dan Christian, Tetra Tech Costs and WERF Cost Tool: Lisa Hair, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dr. Christine Pomeroy and Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah For more information or to register, log on http://cfpub2.epa.gov/npdes/outreach.cfm?program_id=0&otype=1. Poisoned Waters This “Frontline” documentary explores the impacts of polluted runoff on American waterways like the Chesapeake Bay and Puget Sound. It addresses the many new pollutants being found in waters across the country that pose a threat to fish, wildlife and, potentially, human health. For more information, log on www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/poisonedwaters/. Green Roofs Tree of Knowledge This database contains information about research on the economic, social and biophysical benefits of green roofs, and policy measures that have been implemented around the world. Log on http://greenroofs.org/grtok/. Green Roofs: Beautiful and Innovative Solutions to Stormwater Pollution Archived audio version of a Feb.18, 2009 Webcast seminar. Three experts discuss the benefits of green roofs and share their experiences in the green roof movement. Visit www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/webcasts/archives.html#20090218. • ARTICLES Congress Looks to Green Technologies for Stormwater Control Engineered Soil Greens Up Parking Lots New Data Track Evolution of a Landscape • UPCOMING EVENTS 5th National Conference for Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Outreach Achieving Results with Tight Budgets May 11 - 14, 2009 Portland, Ore. This conference will provide the opportunity to learn and share ideas on developing and implementing nonpoint source and stormwater outreach strategies that produce positive, measurable outcomes, comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements, and can be successfully implemented with modest budgets. For more information, log on http://epa.gov/owow/nps/outreach2009/index.html. Rural Philanthropy Days Western Slope June 17-19, 2009 Crested Butte, Colo. Rural Philanthropy Days bring together Colorado's funding community with the nonprofit organizations in rural Colorado to help support needed projects. For more information, log on www.crcamerica.org/rpd/funders.asp • FOR MORE INFORMATION To learn more about ways communities can prevent the impacts of land use on water quality, visit the AWARE Colorado Web site at www.awarecolorado.org.
	AWARE Colorado is an educational program of the League of Women Voters of Colorado Education Fund. It is funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment through a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.