Abstract
Geodatabase Development: Tracking, Mapping Water Quality in Denver Region Track: Water Resources Author(s): Robin Reilley The Clean Water Act of 1977 regulates pollutant discharge into U.S. waters, setting water quality standards for contaminants in surface waters. Continued development in urban and semiurban areas increases point and nonpoint pollution sources impacting water quality. Regional planning organizations must develop methods to limit, track, and map water quality impacts. The Denver area continues to experience growth and associated development pressure, as do mountain communities to the west. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is the regional planning agency involved in developing planning strategies addressing water quality issues. Utilizing NHD data and collaborating with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Water Quality Control Commission, DRCOG developed a gedatabase for tracking, updating, monitoring, and mapping water quality concerns. The database specifically addresses streams classified as impaired, requiring total minimum daily load (TMDL) allocations. In the future, the database may expand to encompass additional water resource management issues. Robin Reilley Denver Regional Council of Governments WATER RESOURCES 4500 CHERRY CREEK DRIVE SOUTH SUITE 800 Denver , CO 80246 US Phone: 303.480.6739 E-mail: rreilley@drcog.org |
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