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SPLASH ANNUAL REPORT 2018

Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health (SPLASH)

1/17/2019

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SPLASH Annual ReportSPLASH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

(MOU) The Cooperation Agreement signed by SPLASH members outlines an understanding between governmental and quasi-governmental entities within Arapahoe County to coordinate on water quality activities associated with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. MS4 permit holders must implement programs including: Education and Outreach; Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE); Construction Sites; Post-Construction; and Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations. SPLASH members coordinate efforts to participate in the following activities to leverage resources and meet permit requirements:

1. Annual outreach activities 2. Annual education materials 3. Annual education activities 4. Organization web site 5. Operation manuals, program development,

standard operating procedures, and training materials

Although not specified in the MOU, SPLASH members collaborate, as necessary, on the Construction and Post-construction Programs.

MEETING DATES

January 17 March 21 May 16 July 18

September 19 November 14

Meeting agendas and notes, including the meeting attendees are attached.

Kids learn about water quality and win prizes like rubber

ducks by answering questions on the prize wheel.

SPLASH 2018 ACTIVITIES

ANNUAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES SPLASH members planned, coordinated, and participated in the following community events (full activity descriptions are attached): • Denver Regional Science and Engineering

Fair • Cherry Creek Stewardship (CCSP) Hawk

Walk and Summer Solstice Walk • Spring Fling at the Auraria Campus • Greenwood Village Fishing Derby • Public Works Week • Aurora Water Festival • Englewood Sounds of Summer • Lake Appreciation Day- CCSP and BMW • Walnut Hills National Night Out • Western Welcome Festival • Fall into Fertilizer • Ongoing educational partnerships with local

schools. • Greenwood Village Paws in the Park

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TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT

Local and regional knowledge of training classes on stormwater related topics is continuously shared amongst SPLASH members. Several stormwater training videos are also made available for use by members for training, as applicable.

Example training video

SPECIAL PROJECT COMMITTEE REPORT

This year, SPLASH continued to use art to convey the stormwater message, “Think about your Drink. Rain runoff becomes drinking water.” SPLASH moved the straw back to Lake Geneva in the City of Littleton. The straw continues to spread SPLASH’s water quality message to remind and encourage residents to think about your drink: what can you do at your home, school, and business to protect the water that you use every day?

In addition, SPLASH continued to leverage the Barr Milton Watershed Association H2Only message. The H2Only message is a call to action: To ensure that we can continue to use the water in our lakes and streams for drinking, recreation, and other uses, only rain water should enter the storm drains.

BROCHURE COMMITTEE REPORT

Brochures are available by request, at SPLASH members’ reception areas, and at community events. The City of Englewood assisted with the completion updating some brochures with SPLASH membership contact information.

Brochures include: Lawn Care, Managing Construction Sites (available in Spanish too), Managing Household Hazardous Wastes, Pollution Prevention, Pet Waste, and Soil Tests How To.

Updated contacts on a Clear Choices brochure

IDDE COMMITTEE REPORT

Each entity took the lead in implementing their respective IDDE Plans. All members had access to resources to meet training requirements, as applicable.

The Spill Response SOP Fact Sheet is available in English and Spanish and was available to all members.

MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS REPORT

Each entity took the lead in implementing their respective Runoff Control Plans and operations Standard Operating Procedures. All members had access to resources to meet training requirements, as applicable.

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WEBSITE COMMITTEE REPORT

SPLASH continued to administer the website in 2018, highlighting the following:

• Member contact/info pages • Cherry Creek Watershed • Barr-Milton Watershed • Water quality education and outreach

resources • Informational page for HOAs • Pollution Prevention Page • A page dedicated to educational resources

and information on nutrients

NUTRIENT COMMITTEE REPORT

SPLASH continued its partnership with members of DC CLEAR and BMW in the next steps to reducing nutrient discharges through targeted outreach. The committee determined an education strategy that was likely to obtain a reduction in nutrient discharges. The outcome was a tri-fold mailer containing an infographic targeting landscaping type activities and their potential nutrient impacts to water quality. A summary of the nutrient outreach in 2018 is found later in this report.

Algae forms in an Arapahoe County creek

SCHOLARSHIP REPORT

SPLASH after school activities for kids involved science classes, fairs, scouting groups, and science clubs in association with the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners.

SPLASH continued to support the Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair by providing safety judges and sponsoring a cash prize.

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

SPLASH members worked in partnership with the following organizations: • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners • Douglas County Stormwater Co-op Group

(DC CLEAR) • Colorado Watershed Assembly • Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority • Colorado Stormwater Council • Colorado Stormwater Training Center • Barr-Milton Watershed • Colorado Waterwise • RTD

SPLASH 2018 OPERATIONS

SPLASH FINANCES

Budget Revenues: Member dues: $11,350.00 Carry over from 2016: $25,261.59 Expenses: Total: $4,819.63

2018 BREAKDOWN OF DUES

2017 Member Categories Small (<10,000): $350.00 Medium (10-50,000): $750.00 Intermediate (50-100,000): $1,500.00 Large (>100,000) $2,500.00

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2018 Member Dues Barr Milton Watershed $100.00 Goldsmith Metropolitan District $350.00 City of Glendale $350.00 Columbine Valley $350.00 Cherry Hills Village $350.00 Cherry Creek State Park $350.00 E470 Public Highway Authority $750.00 City of Englewood $750.00 Greenwood Village $750.00 Littleton $750.00 Arapahoe County $1,500 CDOT $2,500 SEMSWA $2,500

2018 SPLASH MEMBERS- CONTACTS • Arapahoe County: Steve Miller - 303-795-4578 • Barr-Milton Watershed Association: Amy

Conklin- 303-525-5038 • City of Cherry Hills Village: Tim Marquez -

303-783-2715 • City of Glendale: Amber Williams - 303-639-

4616 • City of Littleton: Carolyn Roan - 303-795-

3865 • City of Englewood: Konad Krori- 303-762-

2652 • Cherry Creek State Parks: Travis McKay - 303-

766-6580 • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners: Casey

Davenhill - 303-744-0613 • Goldsmith Metro District: Eric Hecox- 303-

779-4550 • Town of Columbine Valley: Troy Carmann -

303-795-1434 • E-470 Authority: Derek Slack - 303-537-3710 • Greenwood Village: Wanda DeVargas - 303-

708-6140 • Colorado Dept of Transportation: Tripp

Minges & Tamara Burke – 303-512-4426 • SEMSWA: Brad Cox - 303-858-8844

SPLASH Meeting Agendas

and Minutes

2018

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AGENDA and MINUTES for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of

Stream Health) January 17, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet Brad (SEMSWA), Konad (Englewood), Wanda (GV), Derek (E-470), Troy (Goldsmith), Steve (Arapahoe County), Amy (BMW), Ellen (Tri-County), Deb Parker (L/EWWTP)

• Approve previous meeting notes (included in the email with the agenda) Approved

• Budget discussion- Brad to provide current numbers

$25,261.59 in the bank One expenditure since last meeting of $850.00 for graphic artist work on Poo Poster

• Permit Compliance Update-

Annual Report is due March 9th. Form with comments on filling out is on CSC website Construction and Post Construction Templates have been posted on CSC website January 1st compliance deadlines PE&O – Nutrients targeted sources list Brad to distribute the list to the group IDDE – Tracing, Removing, Priority Areas, Documentation Municipal – RCP notification in Annual Report

• Outreach

a. Recent Events a. None

b. Upcoming Events a. Science Fair (February 16&18) b. GWV Fishing Derby (April 28) c. Spring Fling (usually mid-late April)

i. Troy Nedved volunteered to be organizer for event. Brad to send contact info for booth registration.

d. West Middle School (May 15&16) i. 480 6th graders

c. Current projects a. Poo poster infographic – printing for events/display locations

i. 3 sizes, 8x16, 12x24, 18x36 ii. How many for SPLASH

1. Discussed getting 2 18x36 for events iii. How many for others

1. All determined they would print their own if desired b. Poo sign for CCSP off-leash dog park

i. What size? Discussed 8x16 for park office to be placed by dog bags basket.

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c. Englewood updating brochure i. Konad emailed Brad to double check updates. Brad dropped the

ball. d. Discuss activities for next year

a. Arapahoe County Fair may be back on table as a booth does not need to be occupied at all times now. Group to look into whether we participate now.

b. World Water Monitoring Day is back and being retooled for a holistic water approach.

• Training – a. Lunch and Learns

i. Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Status and when? 1. Brad to send Wanda room availability. Wanda to coordinate with

CDPHE. ii. Dealing with on-site wastewater

1. Tri-County is ready whenever we are. iii. New Construction Permit- no date on new permit yet so no lunch and

learn on it until it comes out…

• Update from (if available) a. Tri-County Health

a. Consideration for proposal to Douglas County for dedicated facility for HHW

b. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners c. Colorado Stormwater Council d. BMW

a. Looking for dog waste bag vender (Brad to provide) and an intern e. Nutrient Committee

a. Target Source list and Poo Poster to be distributed by Brad. Targeted outreach being worked on with infographic / fact sheet to accompany cover letter.

• MOU signatures still needed

a. Two still looming • SPLASH Annual Report status

a. Almost complete. Send photos if you have any from 2017 events

• Discuss replacement options or alternative means for managing the group Motion made to hire a strategic planner to assist. Discussion was held on what a planner would provide. Motion was not seconded. SPLASH E&O strategy to be updated and analyzed to determine what can be divided up for management efforts or individual member responsibilities. Spreadsheet of activities to be incorporated. Dropbox or other remote storage suggested for central storage of photos and write-up’s for annual report. One hour at next meeting to be set aside to discuss options further.

• Discussion on options for managing money

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• Agenda additions

Wanda mentioned APWA Construction Inspectors Conference coming up. Contact her for more info.

• Adjourn

Next meeting – March 21, 9:30 @ SEMSWA

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March 21, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet Carrie Powers (special guest), Carolyn (Littleton), Brad (SEMSWA), Troy Nedved (Goldsmith), Ernestine (E-470), Steve (AC), Konad (Englewood), Amy (BMW), Wanda (GWV), Tamara Burke (C-DOT), Ellen (Tri-County)

• Approve previous meeting minutes (included in the email with the agenda)

Steve pointed out they say meeting agenda, please change

• Budget discussion- Brad to provide current numbers One expenditure of $577.50 for retractable banners since last meeting $24,684.09 in the bank Group discussed continuing on with current dues. Brad to send out invoices.


Annual Report was due March 9th! Hope everyone got them in. July 1st PE&O start implementations coming up

Nutrient targeted sources outreach – In the works! IDDE targeted businesses; At a minimum, the permittee must identify at least one type of business and a list of those businesses that fit the identified type of business… must develop and implement at least one education and outreach activity to those businesses identified. Has anyone started this? Is there anything already developed? Does SPLASH want to tackle this as a group or as a sub-committee?

Technically this will be accomplished by Nutrient Targeted Sources Outreach to landscaping company’s. Materials discuss grass clippings and lawn waste in addition to fertilizer. Discussion was held on possibly developing auto repair company outreach materials or taking portions from a pamphlet Englewood has and making our own.

Idea of restaurant materials/outreach partnering with Tri-County for handouts when inspecting. Further discussion on developing something to be held.

• Outreach

Recent Events Science Fair (February 16&18) Steve said down in participation. Next year university will manage and will just be for high schoolers. This may bring participation down even further. SPLASH award was hard to find recipient for as not many water projects. Will need to follow up with Casey for winner’s information.

Upcoming Events

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Spring Fling (April 18) Troy is heading and sent out sign up sheet.

GWV Fishing Derby (April 28) Wanda heading up. Needs one volunteer, Troy looking at helping

West Middle School CCSP (May 15&16) 400 students. Donny Roush could use some volunteers. Amy will have Donny send info to Brad to distribute to group.

Aurora Water Festival (May 17) SEMSWA all set for event

GWV Public Works Day (May 22) Wanda needs pet containers, will coordinate with Brad

Current projects Poo poster infographic Retractable banners for events Poo poster for CCSP office It’s up!! Englewood updating brochure Brad is still dropping the ball on this one Brochures and materials to be revamped

Discuss additional activities for this year Arapahoe County Fair (July 26-29)

Voted down due to large amount of activities being done this year. Will reconsider next year though.

Brochure/Materials updating Group is open to having this done. Bus shelter ads – Outdoor Promotions We get benefit already from RTD ads do we want to double up.

Brad will follow up and get more info and numbers to bring to next meeting.

• Training

Lunch and Learns Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Status and when?

Wanda dropped the ball. Brad to send dates in May and June for room availability at SEMSWA.

Dealing with on-site wastewater Tri-County is ready whenever we are.

Brad to schedule New Construction Permit- Anticipated issue date of July 1st, so maybe this fall…

CO Stormwater Center BMP Inspection and Maintenance (April 23&24, SEMSWA) BMP Design & Design Review (May 24&25, SEMSWA) Wanda reminded that Inspection & Maintenance workshop will

be in GWV in August

• Update from (if available) f. Tri-County Health

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To present to County commissioners (including AC) on HHW perm facilities. DC interested in possibility of regional facility. Contact Ellen if interested in being on steering committee or someone who would be.

g. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners h. Colorado Stormwater Council i. BMW

Amy discussed CDPHE requirements on Denver Water for phosphate additions. A large campaigning effort on DWs part will be taking place to educate public. Could be an opportunity to partner on some nutrient materials. Amy volunteered to ask CDPHE if they would come speak to the group on the topic.

j. Nutrient Committee Working on Fertilizer infographic and targeted mailer. Mailer will be tri-fold with infographic on inside. Attempting to have all complete in April to get out before spring fertilizer applications occur.

• MOU signatures still needed • SPLASH Annual Report status

Distributed Feb 27th

• Discuss replacement options or alternative means for managing the group Internal discussion held at SEMSWA and determined that Brad can take on the management of the group so long as the group assists in the coordination of some events. Everyone present had no issues with this solution and agreed to assist.

• Discussion on options for managing money Discuss/vote on 2018 memberships dues Group agreed to continue with current dues. Brad will send out invoices

and continue to work with SEMSWA Finance Director on accounting and possible other options for funding management.


Steve asked group if they need HASWOPER training as EPA has some free trainings they put on. He will follow up with group with more info.

• Adjourn

Next meeting – May 16, 9:30 @ SEMSWA

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May 16, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet Ellen (Tri-County), Ani (SEMSWA), Amber (Glendale), Steve (Arapahoe County), Carolyn (Littleton), Troy (Goldsmith), Konad (Englewood), Wanda (GWV)

• Approve previous meeting minutes (included in the email with the agenda) Approved

• Budget discussion- Brad to provide current numbers 3 expenditures since last meeting totaling $591.41 (BMW dues, Web hosting, giveaways) 10 – membership dues received totaling $6650.00 Current balance is $30,742.68 Budget to be updated for 2018


Annual Report issues experienced by other jurisdictions. Double check CDPHE Environmental Records site for any errors. https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/Search Non-standard meeting occurring with CSC committee (05/17/18). Troy will be attending and will report back anything of interested from it.

Brad to send out Env Crimes Task Force info and any upcoming training info

• Outreach Recent Events

Spring Fling (April 18) Great attendance. Questions on wheel being answered better and

better. GWV Fishing Derby (April 28)

Upcoming Events West Middle School CCSP (May 15&16) Aurora Water Festival (May 17) Public Works Week (May 21-25) Western Welcome Festival (August 18) World Water Monitoring Challenge (September 25) Current projects

Poo poster infographic Retractable banners, how are they working out?

Discuss additional activities for this year Brochure/Materials updating Any particular ones to start with?

https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/Search

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Konad to send spill sheet they have. Bus shelter ads – Outdoor Promotions Still need to contact

• Training

Lunch and Learns Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Status and when? Dealing with on-site wastewater

Tri-County is ready whenever we are. New Construction Permit- Anticipated issue date of July 1st Kendra Kelly reconfirmed a training for us at the MS4 Quarterly

meeting. Proper approach for IDDE Investigations Brad to contact Troy Arnold, CO Attorney General, Env Crimes

Unit CO Stormwater Center BMP Design & Design Review (May 24&25, SEMSWA) StormCon (August 12-16)

• Update from (if available) k. Tri-County Health

a. Full swing on Round-up Season. Perm facility is on hold. DC cannot have on there property. Discussion of partnering with AC on finding a location. Ellen to keep in the loop on next steering committee meeting (June/July).

l. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners a. Run for the Watershed back on table but needs coordinator.

m. Colorado Stormwater Council n. BMW

a. Urban Water Cycle Bike Tours (June 5&6) b. CDPHE presentation on Orthophosphate treatment on hold due to

litigation. o. Nutrient Committee

a. Fertilizer poster/mailer progress i. Group approved to pay for services

b. Any registered landscape company contact information

• MOU signatures still needed (2 left)

• Group Interview for The Villager newspaper (@ 11:00) a. Freda Miklin – Governmental Reporter

• Agenda additions • Adjourn

Next meeting – July 18, 9:30 @ SEMSWA

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July 18, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet Konad (Englewood), Tim (Cherry Hills Village), Ellen (Tri-County), Amy (BMW), Amber (Glendale), Travis (CCSPark), Wanda (GWV), Tamara (CDOT), Derek (E470), Steve (AC), On phone: Casey (CCSPartners) Approve previous meeting minutes (included in the email with the agenda) Approved

• Budget discussion

Since last meeting we’ve received membership dues totaling $2,850. Only 1 entity still outstanding. We had 1 expenditure of $526.50 for graphics printing. Current revenue is $33,066.18.

• Permit Compliance Update

Non-standard meeting update Discussion of agreements and relations between standards and non-standards. Meetings to continue. Murmurs about non-standard being updated and fast tracked

• Outreach

Recent Events West Middle School CCSP (May 15&16) Accomplished a lot, potential to expand to festival style, more to come.

Aurora Water Festival (May 17) Stormwater/Floodplain model demonstrated to 135 students Public Works Week (May 21-25) All participating had good outcomes Villager article (May 31)

https://villagerpublishing.com/stormwater-quality-matters-to-all-of-us/

Englewood Sounds of Summer concert (June 21) Not as large of a turnout this year, but still estimated 450-500 people

present Upcoming Events National Night Out-Walnut Hills (August 11) Western Welcome Festival (August 18) A couple of spots still open. Check with Carolyn World Water Monitoring Challenge (September 25) CANCELLED ☹

https://villagerpublishing.com/stormwater-quality-matters-to-all-of-us/

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Current projects Nutrients - Fertilizer poster/mailer progress, dog bag tags, spin wheel ?’s Targeted outreach mailer has been printed and sent on July 16. Brad will

send the final and updated E&O strategy for everyone’s records. 2 retractable banners with the fertilizer graphic have been purchased for events.

Discuss additional activities for this year Brochure/Materials updating Comm & Industrial Facilities Restaurants Partner with Tri-County for distribution Would need to be small (potentially business card size)

and in other languages. Look at KICP one sheeters for inspiration. Ellen to ask around for contact at Tri-County.

“Clear Choices” Going to print more and look at revamping Vets/Kennels/Groomers Target outreach via “poo” poster Will be considered Bus shelter ads – Outdoor Promotions Still need to contact

• Training

Lunch and Learns Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Status and when? Will look at early-mid fall Dealing with on-site wastewater

Tri-County is ready whenever we are. New Construction Permit- Anticipated issue date of July 1st

Kendra Kelly reconfirmed a training for us at the MS4 Quarterly meeting. CO Stormwater Center BMP Inspection & Maintenance Greenwood Village – August 23-24 BMP Design & Design Review Erie - TBD StormCon (August 12-16) CSC looking for volunteers for booth

• Update from (if available)

Tri-County Health Steering Committee Meeting (July 16) Joint meeting between AC & DC for perm recycling center. Looking for

location for multiple waste streams. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Over 1000 students between 17 mile and CCSP so far this year. Thoughts on

another water festival type event with another or multi-schools. Solstice and other walks going well. Sept 15 Fall into Fertilizer @ Tagawa

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EPA & CDPHE tour of Cherry Creek watershed. Looking for locations and speakers on topic of managing nutrients in an urban watershed. Half day tour. Want to know what are the challenges we are encountering (other than regulatory side). Sept 18 or 21 are potential days. Run for the Watershed, looking for help coordinating and organizing

Colorado Stormwater Council Quarterly meeting with Division this month. BMW Watershed tour Orthophosphate – 2 litigations occurring, BMW is not involved in the litigation in

District Court. BMW is involved in the request for reconsideration in front of the WQCC. More to come. Urban Water Cycle Bike Tours (June 5&6). Total of 45 over 2 days. Great story of Sand Creek and Westerly.



Statewide Water Education Plan – is CSC E&OC participating, how about SPLASH interest

• Adjourn

Next meeting – September 19, 9:30 @ SEMSWA

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September 19, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet

Brad (SEMSWA), Steve (AC), Carolyn (Littleton), Ellen (Tri-County), Konad (Englewood), Troy (Goldsmith), Ernestine (E-470), Wyatt (Columbine Valley), Amber (Glendale), Amy (BMW) On-phone: Wanda (Greenwood Village)

• Approve previous meeting notes (included in the email with the agenda)

Approved

• Budget discussion

Membership dues, 1 entity still outstanding. 6 expenditures since last meeting = $3,101.26. Notable items included: Nutrient infographic design, printing, and mailing; Western Welcome Festival booth fee; Giveaways; Printed table cloth for events; and a collapsible wagon for transporting materials at events. Current revenue is $29,964.92.

• Permit Compliance Update

Permits Unit Manager has been hired, Meg Parish, who was last employed by the Attorney General office. Timeframe for non-standard is still unknown. Stormwater Construction General Permit recently stated to be issued on September 30th. Issues with electronic application system have been the hold up. CSC PCC is attempting to setup a meeting to propose an Equivalent Area Treatment Standard. More information will be presented at CSC membership meeting (September 26). Questions can be directed to Brad. Reminder went to group that lots of tools/templates/program examples are available on CSC website. Additional tools/program examples being posted in near future include; decisions trees on parking lots, routine maintenance, and post-construction exclusions; Construction plan review checklists; and design standard worksheets.

• Outreach

Recent Events National Night Out-Walnut Hills (August 11) SEMSWA camera van present. Ducks, dog bags, and activity books

handed out Western Welcome Festival (August 18) Great turn-out as always! Fall into Fertilizer @ Tagawa Gardens (September 15) Casey picked up a fertilizer banner to display. More info on event to

come.

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Upcoming Events World Water Monitoring Challenge (September 25) CANCELLED ☹ Current projects Brochure/Materials updating – No specific progress to report Comm & Industrial Facilities

Request for pictures to be added. Brad will attempt to send to graphics consultant.

Restaurants Automotive spills – new request Target audience; Gas stations, auto repair, used car lots. Possible

targeted mailer? Brad to send SEMSWA oil leak postcard Vets/Kennels/Groomers – No specific progress to report Target outreach via “poo” poster – possible intern work – could request

display of poster in lobby and incentivize with an offering of dog bags and suggestion on how the company could market themselves with additional printed bags of their own.

Discuss additional activities for this year/next year South Metro Youth Water Festival Meeting on Sept 20 to discuss a more local agency taking ownership.

Carolyn will represent SPLASH at meeting. Group is interested in being a partner but not taking ownership.

• Training

Lunch and Learns Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Possible dates at SEMSWA to be sent to Wanda. Dealing with on-site wastewater

Tri-County is ready whenever we are. New Construction Permit- Anticipated issue date of September 30th Possible L&L in November? Will follow up with Kendra once issued.

CO Stormwater Center BMP Design & Design Review Boulder – October 8-9, $300/person Sustaining Colorado Watersheds conference Avon - October 9-11


Tri-County Health Sedalia is a new possible location for HHW drop-off facility. Looking at PPP with

Green Machine for a facility as well. Next Regional Recycling Center Steering Committee Meeting is October 18 2:00pm Mike Weakley (Tri-County Water Program Supervisor) brought to Ellen’s attention temporary water slides or events, fairs, etc. with water involved events that connect to hydrants or other sources and end up discharging to storm. Potential for other additives (dyes, soaps, etc.) or pollutants have been noticed.

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Mike was curious as to how MS4 would handle and wanted to give general heads up on item. Group agreed it would be handled as an illicit discharge. If event was organized by a municipality then they should have an SOP in place. Brad to send Ellen Large Outdoor Festivals Municipal Operation-SOP

Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners (not present) EPA & CDPHE tour of Cherry Creek occurring on Sept 21. BMW

Stakeholder annual meeting and BBQ is on Tuesday Sept 25th. Annual Report showcasing member activities will be unveiled (SPLASH made it!!). All SPLASH members are welcome. OCCT stakeholder meeting October 2nd at CDPHE



CSC E&O committee looking to step up efforts in 2019. Detailed proposal to be presented at CSC membership meeting (Sept 26). Could be an opportunity for SPLASH to partner or leverage funding on items. Add to next meeting’s agenda to follow up on their proposal and discuss how we fit. Don’t open any emails from Amy as she’s been hacked (again) • Adjourn

Next meeting – November 21 November 14, 9:30 @ SEMSWA

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November 14, 2018 at 9:30 AM at SEMSWA,

• Introductions/Sign In Sheet Brad (SEMSWA), Troy (Goldsmith), Steve (Arapahoe County), Travis (CCSPark), Ernestine (E-470), Amy (BMW), Amber (Glendale), Konad (Englewood), Wanda (Greenwood Village)

• Approve previous meeting notes (included in the email with the agenda) One correction. Amy was missed on sign in.

• Budget discussion One expenditure since last meeting = $12.98 for meeting snacks. All membership dues have been received. Current revenue = $31,451.94

• Permit Compliance Update Construction Stormwater General Permit issued, effective April 1, 2019 CSC PCC holding a PDD workshop November 15 Non-standard permit being drafted. New permit writer (Mary) taking lead Divisions mantra for permits, clear, specific, and measurable

• Outreach

Annual Report Event photos and write-ups 2019 events. Review sheet & discuss additional requests Barr Lake Appreciation Day July 13 South Metro Youth Water Festival (May) Follow-up with Donny on where it’s at and what is needed Arapahoe County Fair (July)

The Homestead will be open on July 25 (4-9 p.m.), July 26 and July 27 (11 a.m.-9 p.m.), and July 28 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). You don’t have to be at the fair for the entire time. You may select your dates and times. Potential partnering with BMW. Will keep on agenda to discuss further. Should decide by late March/April at a minimum.

Paws in the Park. Dec 28 in GWV. Dog bags and banners to be provided. Unsure if it will be reoccurring.

Current projects Brochure/Materials updating Comm & Industrial Facilities Restaurants Vets/Kennels/Groomers Target outreach via “poo” poster –

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• Training Lunch and Learns

Spill Reporting Hotline and Spill Reporting. Status and when? Unable to schedule at this time. Dealing with on-site wastewater

Tri-County is ready whenever we are. New Construction Permit

Speaker request has been submitted to Kendra Kelly. Early March tentatively confirmed!!

CO Stormwater Center Training Schedule Coming February 2019 CSC CIP Construction class Nov 27, 8:00am-1:00 @ Greenwood Village City Hall. Free to CSC members APWA Inspectors conference 01/31-02-01 CU South


Tri-County Health Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners BMW OCCT litigation. MOU extended to Watershed modelling being looked at by BMW on potential effects Board retreat Nov 27. OCCT stakeholder Nov 28 You Tube channel being put together.



GWV facebook interview. Steve working with Excal on a training video on universal waste.

• Adjourn

Next meeting – January 16, 9:30 @ SEMSWA. Safe and happy holidays to all!

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SPLASH Activity Descriptions

2018

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SPLASH Annual Report

“Hawk Walk”

Date: 1/27/2018

Location: Cottonwood Creek

Program: Education and Outreach

Activity: Hawk Walk at Cherry Creek State Park

Description: 2018 Hawk Walk in Cherry Creek State Park. Cottonwood Creek is a tributary to Cherry Creek Reservoir and is the site of an innovative restoration project designed to stabilize the channel and recreate a natural, well-vegetated, functional prairie stream system. Enjoy this guided exploration with knowledgeable naturalists. Saturday, January 27th at 9:00 am! Meet at the Cherry Creek High School Parking Lot and carpool to the Cottonwood Creek Trailhead. There is no charge for the trip.

Photo Credit: Cherry Creek State Parks Facebook Page

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SPLASH Annual Report “Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair” Date: 2/18/18

Location: University of Colorado Denver, Auraria Campus


Activity: Conduct water quality education outreach at science fair

Description: The 55th Annual Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) is for middle and high school students. This exciting and challenging event draws from the eight-county Denver metropolitan area; the best minds from grades 6 through 12. SPLASH sponsored a student award for innovative water quality science projects in an effort to encourage further water quality research.

2018 Award Winner Name: Ester Mohamed, Crescent View Academy Title: What do Humans do to Produce Algae?

The Denver Metro Science Fair covers Denver, Adams, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Elbert, Douglas and Arapahoe Counties

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“Auraria Campus – Spring Fling”

Date: 4/18/18

Location: Metropolitan State University of Denver (other institutions involved were Community College of Denver and University of Colorado Denver)


Activity: Conduct water quality outreach to college-aged students.

Description: SPLASH sponsored a booth providing education and outreach for nutrient related issues, stormwater quality and discussion on opportunities to improve/prevent contaminants from reaching Colorado Waterways. Prizes were awarded to students by answering a water related question on the wheel.

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“Greenwood Village Fishing Derby” Date: 4/28/18 Location: Tommy Davis Park, Greenwood Village Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Education on Nutrients Description: On Saturday April 28, 2018, the Greenwood Village Fishing Derby was held at Tommy Davis Park with over 300 attendees. SPLASH sponsored a booth which was an excellent opportunity to provide education and outreach on nutrient related issues including behaviors that create issues, symptoms such as algae, effects on aquatic wildlife and actions that can be taken to prevent such issues. The booth was set up adjacent to an inlet that drains directly to the pond which enabled further discussion on how stormwater is not treated prior to entering waterways. Prizes were distributed for answering a water related question on the spin wheel and handouts on nutrients were provided.

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“West Middle School Water Festival” Date: 5/15 & 16/2018 Location: Cherry Creek State Park Program: Education Activity: Water field work day for sixth graders of West Middle School Description: Over 500 sixth graders and chaperones from West Middle School made their way through education stations developed to teach the ecology and history of Cherry Creek. SPLASH members helped facilitate the water quality testing station along the banks of Cottonwood Creek near where it empties into Cherry Creek Reservoir. Students learned about the importance of water quality to a watershed.

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“Aurora Water Festival” Date: 5/17/2018 Location: Community College of Aurora Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Coordinate with SEMSWA to increase awareness about the importance of

water quality to a watershed. Description: This one-day festival is an opportunity for fifth graders to learn all about water through hands-on activities and exhibits. This year, SPLASH, along with SEMSWA presented the interactive “Floodplain Simulation Model” to roughly 150 fifth grade students. The Model is a hands-on demonstration and experimentation model regarding the importance of flood control and water quality.

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“Public Works Week” Date: 5/22/2018 Location: Greenwood Village Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Conduct water quality education and outreach to 110 first grade students. Description: In support of National Public Works Week, Greenwood Village celebrated 20 years of hosting Public Works day on May 22, 2018. PW day includes hosting over 110 first grade students from Belleview Elementary School for a tour of the Public Works Facility. Seven stations were set up for the students to learn how public works operations improve their quality of life. One station included an Enviroscape where students learned about what we can do to protect water quality BMPs (pet waste stations, curbside pick-up, etc.) and partnerships with SPLASH and CCSP. This year’s theme was “Celebrating 20 years the Power of Public Works & Parks Maintenance.”

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“Public Works Week” Date: 5/22/2018 Location: Smoky Hill Library, Centennial Program: Education Activity: Conduct water quality education and outreach to students. Description: In support of National Public Works Week, SEMSWA met with over 170 students in the Centennial area where they distributed stormwater activity books, dog waste bags, and rubber ducks for answering questions about water quality.

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“Meet, Greet, and Eat” Date: 5/22/2018, 6/26/2018, 7/24/2018, 8/21/2018 Location: Littleton Program: Education Activity: Conduct water quality education and outreach to residents Description: During summer months, the City of Littleton holds monthly “Meet, Greet, & Eat” events, with food and information booths for residents of the city. During National Public Works Week (May 20-26), Littleton Public Works staff had a booth at the Meet, Greet & Eat event located at Ketring Park on May 22. At the booth, we gave away SPLASH dog poop bags, and had a table-top board of the “Scoop the Poop, Protect the Water” infographic developed by SPLASH. We also had a poster of the city’s storm sewer system, general information about water quality, and sign -up sheets for future inlet marking and stream cleanup events in the city.

Public Works decided to have a booth at all the Meet, Greet & Eat events. The same materials were presented, if available. At the 6/26 event, the “Green Lawns Don’t Have to Equal Green Lakes” graphic from SPLASH was also presented as a table top board. 5/22, Ketring Park

6/26, Trailmark Park

7/24, Harlow Park

8/21, Writers Vista, canceled due to

weather

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“Englewood Summer Concert” Date: 6/21/18 Location: City Center, Englewood Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Host and provide water quality education materials and giveaways

Description: 475-500 attendees came out to Englewood’s “Sounds of Summer” concert and had the opportunity to visit the SPLASH booth. They had the chance to spin the wheel, grab a prize, and learn all about water quality.

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“Summer Solstice A Walk in the Park” Date: 6/16/18 Location: Cherry Creek Ecological Park Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Coordinate with Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners to implement

volunteer activity. Description: Join birders, history buffs, lepidopterists and representatives from land use agencies who are engaged in stream reclamation and flood control projects along Cherry Creek for a look at our local waterway – from a bird’s (and butterfly’s) eye view. The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners will lead a Summer Solstice Tour as part of the quarterly census of wildlife activity at the Park. Who lives here? How have they adapted their lifestyle to their home? How have they adapted their home to their lifestyle? Learn about nature and science at this unique open space park in Arapahoe County.

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“Lake Appreciation Day” Date: 7/14/2018 Location: Barr Lake State Park Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Sponsor and provide water quality education materials and giveaways Description: Every year Barr Lake State Park puts on a great Lakes Appreciation Day. This year it was on Saturday, July 14th. Sign up to do volunteer work in the morning and then have a free lunch. Then the fun activities start around 1pm down by the boat ramp – stand up paddle boards, canoes, boat rides, and many more fun kid activities.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Nutrient Targeted Sources Outreach” Date: 7/16/2018 Location: SEMSWA Program: Public Education Activity: Public Education Strategy Planning

Description: SPLASH continued its partnership with members of DC CLEAR and BMW in the next steps to reducing nutrient discharges through targeted outreach. The committee determined an education strategy that was likely to obtain a reduction in nutrient discharges. The outcome was a tri-fold mailer containing an infographic targeting landscaping type activities and their potential nutrient impacts to water quality. Nearly 500 mailers were distributed on July 16, 2018 to HOA’s, Commercial & Residential Management firms, and Landscaping Contractors within Arapahoe County. Efforts were also continued to distribute / display the infographic on dog waste and its nutrient contents and stormwater quality impacts.

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SPLASH Annual Report “National Night Out (Walnut Hills)” Date: 8/11/2018 Location: Walnut Hills School Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Conduct water quality outreach to residents from Walnut Hills in

Centennial. Description: Walnut Hills is a subdivision of approximately 1200 homes in the City of Centennial. Little Dry Creek runs through the neighborhood, which makes it an excellent opportunity for SPLASH to provide water quality information to residents. Prizes were distributed for answering a water-related question on the spin wheel. Pollution prevention brochures were also provided.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Western Welcome Festival” Date: 8/18/2018 Location: Downtown Littleton Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Conduct Outreach by participating in an Event Description: Western Welcome Week is an annual festival celebrating community in the greater Littleton area. Western Welcome Week started in the late 1920s, and has been held every year since.

Number of individualized contacts with public: over 800 Number of dog waste bag containers handed out with stormwater quality message: approximately 250 Number of rubber ducks and other giveaways handed out: approximately 600

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“Fall Fertilizing and Soil Testing Workshop” Date: 9/15/2018 Location: Tagawa Gardens Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Host and staff water quality education outreach class at Tagawa Garden-

nutrients Description: The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners and CSU Extension discussed the benefits of fall fertilization and how to protect water quality by knowing your soil needs. Participants brought dirt from home and CCSP performed some simple soil tests and discussed the essential elements for healthy soil, water and plants. Additional information was supplied on stormwater and water quality. The overarching goal of the presentation is to bring awareness to the gardening public. Turf fertilizing is best done in the fall and excess nutrients applied at any time of year can run off into local streams and lakes creating a pollution problem. We have plenty of phosphorus in the Cherry Creek watershed. Applying fertilizer with phosphorus may just be a waste of time and money.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Annual Conference” Date: 11/8/2018 Location: CU South Denver, Lone Tree Program: Education and Outreach on the Cherry Creek watershed Activity: Conduct outreach at CCSP annual conference Description: The 20th annual conference covered annual updates on technical advances, stewardship opportunities, and basin recreational highlights. This event is an excellent event for SPLASH to network and outreach to our Partners that work in water quality issues in our area.

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“Paws in the Park”

Date: 12/29/2018 Location: Westlands Park, Greenwood Village Program: Education and Outreach Activity: Conduct water quality education and outreach to residents Description: Greenwood Village hosted "Paws in the Park," a doggone fun walk in Westlands Park at Greenwood Village. SPLASH provided the pet waste banner and 50 pet waste containers as part of education and outreach on nutrient related issues including the effects of pet waste and water quality. The booth was set up adjacent to a mock set up of a pet waste station, which are set up around parks and trails in Greenwood Village. 35 pet waste containers were distributed to attendees.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Ongoing Educational Partnerships” Date: Continuous Location: 17 Mile House Program: Education and Outreach/Participation Activity: Coordinate with Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners to implement

volunteer activities and water quality education. Description: SPLASH and the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners worked with the 17 Mile House on hosing students and teachers within the region to raise awareness about water quality through presentations and volunteer events.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Water Quality Straw” Date: Continuous Location: Multiple Program: Public Education Activity: Art installation to promote water quality awareness Description: The straw continued to move around the metro area.

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SPLASH Annual Report “Signage and dog bag poop dispensers” Date: Continuous Location: Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA) Program: Public Education and Participation Activity: Dog bags provided to Cherry Creek State Park for their Dog Off-Leash

Area Description: SPLASH continued to sponsor the DOLA by providing dog bag waste containers which are distributed to dog owners. In 2018, 1,500 canisters were provided by SPLASH for distribution. Each canister contains 20 individual waste bags. In addition, Cherry Creek State Park provides over 1 million dog waste bags to users of the Park. The SPLASH developed infographic on dog waste is also on display in the Park office.

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Additional Outreach conducted by the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners in 2018

2018 Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Cherry Creek Basin Water Stewardship and Education Initiative Activities Enabling Participants to Get to Know the Watershed (Monitoring)

School/Scout/Teacher/Professional Education and Training Date Activity Location Participants February 16 & 18 Metro Regional Science Fair DMNS N/A March 29 American Academy – Castle Pines Castle Pines 95 April & May Renaissance Classroom & Field (4) Castle Rock 70 April - August American Academy, Red Hawk Ridge

5th Grade, Belles & Beaus, Ambleside & others

17-Mile House (see separate spreadsheet)

625

May 15 & 16 West Middle School Water Festival Cherry Creek State Park 480 June 25 Tagawa Children’s Nature Day 17-Mile 31 Ongoing Classroom Visits & Field Trips KIC-NET 95 Ongoing Scout and Project Support N/A

Integrating Watershed Interests Date Activity Location Participants March 14 – 15 U.S.E.P.A. How’s My Waterway Denver 67 May 17 20th Annual Aurora Water Fest Aurora Com. College 150+ September 6 CCBWQA TAC Tour of Prairie Canyon

Ranch Douglas County 18

September 21 U.S.E.P.A. Tour of Cherry Creek SW SEMSWA 13 October 13 17-Mile Fall Festival 17 Mile House Farm Park 2000+ November 8 Annual Conference Wildlife Exp. 75 Ongoing CCBWQA TAC Entire Watershed 30 Ongoing Cherry Creek Working Group Various 26 Ongoing UWP; Metro Round Table Various 40 Ongoing WRV/Tagawa/Cherry Creek State Park/

WASSUP/MSU/UCD/Audubon Various 50

Date Activity Location Participants January 1 Audubon Urban Bird Count &

Compilation Dinner Cherry Creek & S. Platte River 40+

January 27 Hawk Walk Cottonwood Creek 9 February 16-17 Metro Regional Science Fair Auraria 500+ February 27 Auraria Career Resource Event Auraria 400+ March 17 Spring Equinox CCVEP 7 June 3 Unique to the Creek BP Trailhead 12 June 16 Lake Appreciation Day CCSP 130 June 16 Summer Solstice CCVEP 6 September 15 Soil Chemistry/Fertilizer Event Tagawa 46 September 22 Fall Equinox CCVEP 9 December 22 Winter Solstice CCVEP 11 Ongoing Sunday Bird Walks Audubon/DFO/VonSaltza at CCSP

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