TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY REPORT MEETING AGENDAS, NOTES, AND SIGN IN SHEETS SPLASH ACTIVITIES 5 TH ANNUAL HAWK WALK SCIENCE FAIRS EARTH DAY AT ACC 17 TH ANNUAL AURORA YOUTH WATER FESTIVAL PUBLIC WORKS DAYS UNIQUE TO CHERRY CREEK TEACHERS WORKSHOP ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION WESTERN WELCOME WEEK WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY CHERRY CREEK RUN FOR THE WATERSHED CHERRY CREEK STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNUAL SEASON TOURS ADOPT A CLASSROOM CLASSROOM VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS WWW.SPLASHCO.ORG WEBSITE INDUSTRY RELATED POLLUTION PREVENTION LETTERS NEWSPAPER ADS STORMWATER ACTIVITY BOOK PARTNERS ANNUAL NUMBERS GIVEAWAY MATERIALS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY REPORT
MEETING AGENDAS, NOTES, AND SIGN IN SHEETS
SPLASH ACTIVITIES
5TH ANNUAL HAWK WALK SCIENCE FAIRS EARTH DAY AT ACC 17TH ANNUAL AURORA YOUTH WATER FESTIVAL PUBLIC WORKS DAYS UNIQUE TO CHERRY CREEK TEACHERS WORKSHOP ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION WESTERN WELCOME WEEK WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY CHERRY CREEK RUN FOR THE WATERSHED CHERRY CREEK STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNUAL SEASON TOURS ADOPT A CLASSROOM CLASSROOM VISITS AND FIELD TRIPS WWW.SPLASHCO.ORG WEBSITE INDUSTRY RELATED POLLUTION PREVENTION LETTERS NEWSPAPER ADS STORMWATER ACTIVITY BOOK PARTNERS ANNUAL NUMBERS GIVEAWAY MATERIALS
Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health
Arapahoe County’s Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health
2010 ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES
MEETING DATES - 2010
January 26 March 23 May 25 July 27 September 28 November 23
(Meeting agendas, attendee list, notes attached)
SPLASH 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), Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Permit’s (MS4 Permit) Six Programs. The SPLASH members coordinate efforts to plan and develop SPLASH organizational products and activities, including: 1. Annual outreach activities (Program 1: Education and
Day, Annual Stewardship Partners conference or similar) (Programs 1 and 2: Public Participation)
4. Organization web site (Programs 1 and 2) 5. Operations manuals, program development, standard
operating procedures, and training materials (Programs 3, IDDE and 6, Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention).
Although not specified in the MOU, SPLASH members collaborate, as necessary, on Program 4, Construction BMPs, and Program 5, Post-Construction BMPs.
COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAMS 1 & 2)
SPLASH members planned, coordinated and participated in the following community events: • Earth Day Event at Arapahoe Community College, April
21; Arapahoe County Fair, July 21-25; Western Welcome Week, August 21th (booth displays; handouts; discussing WQ impacts of ‘routine household activities’ using pet waste container bags, duck, beach ball give-a-ways)
• Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Teacher Workshop, July 13&15 (handouts, WQ activities)
• National Night Out, August 3 (booth displays; handouts discussing WQ impacts of ‘routine household activities’)
• Cherry Creek “Run for the Watershed” Relay Rally Race, October 2 (watershed maps; SPLASH WQ information, sponsored aid station)
• World Water Monitoring Day, September 28 (Table display, EnviroscapeTM model, handouts, give-a-ways)
• Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Annual Conference, November 4th (Sponsor event, Poster Session booth, handouts)
All members had the opportunity to meet their public events requirements, as applicable.
Committee Members: Carrie (Chair), Troy, Fred, Bob, and Casey
2010
BROCHURE COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAM 1) Letters with informational brochures were sent out to targeted business in the Denver Metro area in 2010. Targeted businesses included Power Washers, Painting Companies, and Pool Servicing Companies. Each letter discussed proper waste disposal and State permitting requirements. Brochures are available at reception areas and as handouts at public events. Brochures include: Lawn Care, Managing Construction Sites, Managing Household Hazardous Wastes, and Pollution Prevention: Pet Waste. Committee Members: Carrie (chair) – preparation; everyone - review
IDDE COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAM 3)
Each entity took the lead in implementing training on their respective IDDE Manuals. All members had access to resources to meet training requirements, as applicable. The Spill Response SOP Fact Sheet was available in Spanish and was available to all members.
Committee Members: Steve (chair), Carrie, Brian, Ron, and Bob
2010 SPLASH MEMBERS
- ACWWA: Brian Bertsch - 303-790-4830 - Arapahoe County: Steve Miller- 303-795-4578 - City of Cherry Hills Village: Jay Goldie - 303-783-2731 - Goldsmith Metro District: Troy Nedved- 303-431-0505 - Town of Columbine Valley: Troy Carmann - 303-795-1434 - E-470 Authority: Terry Gowin – 303-537-3710 - City of Glendale: Bob Taylor - 303-639-4501 - Greenwood Village: Wanda DeVargas- 303-708-6142 - City of Littleton: Fred Bromberg - 303-795-3865 -Colorado Dept of Transportation: Rick Willard-303-757-9343
Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health
MUNICIPAL OPERATION COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAM 6) Standard Operating Procedures and summary Fact Sheets were made available to the SPLASH members in 2010. All members had municipal operation materials available such as training videos to meet their permit requirements, as applicable. Committee members: Carrie (chair), Wanda, Terry, and Bob
WEBSITE COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAMS 1 & 2)
SPLASH administered their website in 2010, www.splashco.org, which highlights the following: • Member contact/info pages, including HHW info &
contacts and hot line numbers • Cherry Creek watershed • Education and Outreach resources, resource Links • A Calendar for Projects/Activities • An updated informational page for HOAs • A new page on pollution prevention and outreach for
Businesses Committee members: Carrie (Chair), Brian
TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAMS 3 & 6)
Several Fact Sheets for the Visual Observation Program (IDDE, Program 3) and Municipal Operations (Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping, Program 6), and several stormwater training videos were made available for use by the SPLASH members for training. Some Fact Sheets were also made available in Spanish. All members had access to training materials to meet their training requirements, as applicable. Committee members: Carrie (Chair), Brian, Fred
PROPOSED MEETING DATES – 2010 General Meetings:
January 19 March 16 May 18 July 20 September 21 November 16 Public Events: August 13 October 1 October 18 November 2 Committee Meetings, if needed: February 16 April 15 June 17 August 19 October 21 All meetings are at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Drive East, Suite A, Englewood, CO @ 9:30 am.
2010
Formation of SEMSWA The Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) is an independent governmental entity formed by Centennial, Arapahoe County, the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA), the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (ECCV), and the Inverness Water and Sanitation District (IWSD) to provide stormwater management. The City, IWSD, and ECCV will remain participating members of SPLASH, and will participate in community events as their schedule allows, but will not be paying dues, as SEMSWA is the permit holder. The County and ACWWA retained their permits for the 2009 permit year and continue to participate and pay SPLASH dues.
2010 ANNUAL REPORT
SPLASH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN 2010
SPLASH members collaborated with following organizations: • Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners • Douglas County Stormwater Co-op Group (CLEAR) • UDFCD MS4 Permittee Group • Colorado Watershed Assembly • Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority TAC • Colorado Stormwater Council (CSC) • South Platte Segment 14 TMDL Working Group • Colorado Foundation for Agriculture • Chatfield Area Network for Education and Outreach
(CANOE)
PROGRAMS 4 AND 5
The land use agencies within SPLASH, administered requirements for Programs 4 & 5 for land development within the non-standard permittee boundaries. The non-standard permit holders administered Programs 4 and 5 requirements for their own construction projects.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT (PROGRAMS 1 AND 2) In 2010, SPLASH funded several classroom and after-school activities for kids involved in science classes & fairs, scouting groups and science clubs, in association with the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners, including:
…Metro Regional Science Fair award sponsor ($200) and judging …16th Annual Aurora Water Festival real bugs-macroinvertebrate activity ($250) …Adopt A Classroom - 2 classrooms adopted, Colorado Reader, Watershed Defender Comics and Water Activity Books supplied ($295) …Girl Scout Troop inlet stenciling …Project Wet Teacher Workshops ($500)
Committee Members: Ron (Chair), Brian, and Carrie
SPLASH 2010 FINANCIALS
Member Dues: $6,250 Small (<10,000): $250 Medium (10,000 – 50,000): $500 Intermediate: (50,000 – 100,000): $1,000 Large (>100,000): $2,000
2010 Revenues: $6,250.00 in dues 2010 Expenditures: $7,401.14 Community Outreach: $2,756.34 Scholarship: $200.00 Training: $1,190 Website: $430.53 Other (give aways): $ 2,824.27 Operating Capital as of 12/31/10: $7,694.70 2010 Membership Dues anticipated: $5,750
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1 12/14/2010
January 26, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. SEMSWA (76 Inverness Dr East, Englewood, CO 80112)
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Newspaper ads update
Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update
4. IDDE
5. Municipal Operations
• 2009 Inventory Report
6. Training
7. Web Site- NEW UPDATES!!
8. Scholarship Committee
9. Membership Accounting Update (budget review for 2010)
10. SPLASH Annual Report
11. Budget/Invoices
12. Update on
• Colorado Stormwater Council
13. Other Member Issues
• Other: PermiTrack Presentation
14. Next Meeting date: March 23, 2010 @ ACWWA Facility?
Adjourn
Meeting Date: January 26, 2010 Location: SEMSWA Initial Company First Name Last Name Phone Number E-mail
Meeting Minutes, SPLASH January 26, 2009; 9:30 – 11; SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr East, 80112
1. Introductions and sign-in:
MS4 entities represented: SEMSWA (Centennial, ECCV, Inverness); City of Cherry Hills Village; City of Littleton; Arapahoe County; Glendale; Greenwood Village; and Goldsmith Metro District
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Continued participation in CLEAR Newspaper ads. Anyone wanting copies of the ads for their newsletters, newspapers, etc contact Carrie with size needed. SPLASH to participate in Greenwood Village Days; any other events needing staff for booths let Carrie know. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: Science Fair in Feb- need volunteer judges; looking for opportunities to partner with agencies in Chatfield Basin/South Platte. IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. Steve is working on County ordinance. Environmental Crimes Enforcement Task Force Meetings- Carrie to send out info on the Task Force. Municipal Operations: 2009 Inventory Report Due to CDPHE March 10, 2010. Training: Everyone implementing training. Discuss opportunity for someone to go to StormCon or similar conference- EPA MS4 Conference in Santa Fe June 2010. Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Scholarship Committee: Continue to work with Casey and the Partners for opportunities. Science fair awards coming up.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Invoices are included with the SPLASH Annual Report.
6. Other member issues: • Deicing Tour update: SEMSWA is trying to get coordinated. • Colorado Stormwater Council- Meetings the 4 Wednesday of the month. • ACWWA Plant Tour: Plan for May, if possible. • Construction ELG- more to come. • New member invite sent out
7. Next meeting: March 23, 2010; 9:30 AM at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr East,
Englewood, CO 80112 PermiTrack (MS4 and ESC) software presentation to begin immediately following the
SPLASH meeting: http://portal.sehinc.com/ms4.htm for some info...
Action Item: Everyone let Carrie know of changes or upcoming events to highlight on web site: www.splashco.org
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it.
Action Item: If you are not listed on a committee, please join one today.
Action Item: Carrie sending out information on the Environmental Crimes Task Force
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1
March 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. SEMSWA (76 Inverness Dr East, Englewood, CO 80112)
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Arapahoe County Fair update
Arapahoe Community College Earth Day Event April 21
Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update (support for Dog huggers event)
4. IDDE
• Next Environmental Crimes Task Force meeting: April 19, 1:30-4:30 @ CDPHE
5. Municipal Operations
• Training on new SOPs
• MINDI permits
6. Training
7. Web Site- NEW UPDATES!!
8. Scholarship Committee
9. Membership Accounting Update
• Dues received from: Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie and Steve met with Arapahoe County Fair folks to come up with a plan for SPLASH participation at this year’s fair. ACC Earth Day event sign up sheet will be sent out for sign up. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: Science Fair in Feb- all went well- lots of wq projects seen this year; looking for opportunities to partner with agencies in Chatfield Basin/South Platte. Check website (ours or Casey’s for upcoming events). IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. Steve has County ordinance going to a study session. Municipal Operations: Everyone training on revised SOPs/existing SOPs. Training: Everyone implementing training. Discuss opportunity for someone to go to StormCon or similar conference- EPA MS4 Conference in Santa Fe June 2010. Steve is working to set up trainings in Arapahoe County (code enforcement/trustees). Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Scholarship Committee: Continue to work with Casey and the Partners for opportunities.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Dues received from Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills Village, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Littleton.
6. Other member issues: • Deicing Tour update: SEMSWA is trying to get coordinated. • Colorado Stormwater Council- Meetings the 4 Wednesday of the month. • ACWWA Plant Tour: ?? • Construction ELG- more to come. • Welcome Cherry Creek State Park!!
7. Next meeting: May 25, 2010; 9:30 AM at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr East,
Englewood, CO 80112 PermiTrack (MS4 and ESC) software presentation giving after the SPLASH meeting:
http://portal.sehinc.com/ms4.htm for some info...
Action Item: Everyone let Carrie know of changes or upcoming events to highlight on web site: www.splashco.org
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it.
Action Item: If you are not listed on a committee, please join one today.
Action Item: Email Carrie if you want the CLEAR ads for a local publication.
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1
May 25, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. SEMSWA (76 Inverness Dr East, Englewood, CO 80112)
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Coming up: Lake Appreciation Day, Get Wild on Littleton…
Other opportunities
Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update (support for Dog huggers event)
4. IDDE
5. Municipal Operations
• MINDI permits
6. Training
7. Web Site
8. Scholarship Committee
9. Membership Accounting Update
• Dues received from: Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Littleton, E-470 Authority, Glendale,
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Arapahoe County Fair and Western Welcome Week Festival: signup sheet will be sent out for sign up. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: looking for opportunities to partner with agencies in Chatfield Basin/South Platte. Check website (ours or Casey’s for upcoming events). IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. Steve has County ordinance going to a study session. Municipal Operations: Everyone training on revised SOPs/existing SOPs. MINDI Permit fact sheet coming out by the PCC. Training: Everyone implementing training. EPA MS4 Conference in Santa Fe June 2010. Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Scholarship Committee: Continue to work with Casey and the Partners for opportunities.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Dues received from Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills Village, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Glendale, Littleton, E-470 Authority. If you are not on this list, please see Carrie.
6. Other member issues: • Deicing Tour update: SEMSWA is (still) trying to get coordinated. • Colorado Stormwater Council- Meetings the 4 Wednesday of the month. • ACWWA Plant Tour: ?? • Construction ELG- more to come.
7. Next meeting: July 27, 2010; 9:30 AM at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr East,
Englewood, CO 80112
Action Item: Everyone let Carrie know of changes or upcoming events to highlight on web site: www.splashco.org
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it.
Action Item: If you are not listed on a committee, please join one today.
Action Item: Email Carrie if you want the CLEAR ads for a local publication.
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1 12/14/2010
July 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. SEMSWA (76 Inverness Dr East, Englewood, CO 80112)
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Recap County Fair, Teacher Workshop
Coming up: Western Welcome Week, Run for the Watershed
Other opportunities
Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update
4. IDDE
5. Municipal Operations
• MINDI permits
6. Training
7. Web Site
8. Scholarship Committee
9. Membership Accounting Update
• Dues received from: Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Littleton, E-470 Authority, Glendale,
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Recap Arapahoe County Fair and Teacher Workshop. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: Run for the Watershed, Conference update. Check website (ours or Casey’s for upcoming events). IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. No update on County ordinance. Municipal Operations: Everyone training on revised SOPs/existing SOPs. MINDI Permit fact sheet completed. Training: Everyone implementing training. Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Scholarship Committee: Continue to work with Casey and the Partners for opportunities.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Dues received from Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills Village, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Glendale, Littleton, E-470 Authority, Greenwood Village. If you are not on this list, please see Carrie.
6. Other member issues: • Deicing Tour update: SEMSWA is (still) trying to get coordinated. • Colorado Stormwater Council- Meetings the 4 Wednesday of the month. • ACWWA Plant Tour: ?? • Construction ELG- more to come.
7. Next meeting: Sept 28, 2010; 9:30 AM at Littleton Englewood Wastewater
Treatment Plant,
Action Item: Everyone let Carrie know of changes or upcoming events to highlight on web site: www.splashco.org
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it.
Action Item: If you are not listed on a committee, please join one today.
Action Item: Email Carrie if you want the CLEAR ads for a local publication.
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1
September 28, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. LEWWTP
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Recap: Western Welcome Week
Upcoming events: World Water Monitoring Day, Run for the Watershed, Cherry Creek Conference
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Recap Western Welcome Week. Upcoming events: World Water Monitoring Day, Run for the Watershed- this year’s SPLASH team will be the Stormwater Princesses, Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Watershed Conference Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: Check website (ours or Casey’s for upcoming events). Casey would like more Scout projects. If you have any in your area, she would LOVE to work on projects in your area. Call her! IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. No update on County ordinance. Municipal Operations: Everyone training on revised SOPs/existing SOPs. MINDI Permit fact sheet completed. Steve has the newest Xcal video if anyone is interested… Training: Everyone implementing training. Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Scholarship Committee: Continue to work with Casey and the Partners for opportunities.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Dues received from Arapahoe County, Cherry Hills Village, Goldsmith, Columbine Valley, CDOT, SEMSWA, Glendale, Littleton, E-470 Authority, Greenwood Village. If you are not on this list, please see Carrie.
6. Other member issues: • Colorado Stormwater Council- Meetings the 4 Wednesday of the month. • Chatfield Basin/South Platte Education Group (CANOE)- opportunities available • APWA Conference has booths available for $50.
7. Next meeting: November 23, 2010; 9:30 AM at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr E, Ste A,
Englewood, CO 80112
Action Item: Everyone let Carrie know of changes or upcoming events to highlight on web site: www.splashco.org
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it.
Action Item: If you are not listed on a committee, please join one today.
Action Item: Email Carrie if you want the CLEAR ads for a local publication.
AGENDA for SPLASH (Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health)
SPLASH Agenda Page 1
November 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. SEMSWA
1. Introductions and Sign-In
2. New Attendees/Members Welcome/Approve previous meeting minutes/Action Items/Additional Agenda Items
3. Outreach
Recap: World Water Monitoring Day, Run for the Watershed, Cherry Creek Conference
Upcoming events: Thanksgiving Pie ☺, Annual Report, Hawk Walk
Eco-caches
Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update
4. IDDE
5. Municipal Operations
6. Training
7. Web Site
8. Scholarship Committee
9. Membership Accounting Update
10. Update on
• Colorado Stormwater Council
• Chatfield Area Network for Outreach and Education (CANOE)
11. Other Member Issues
• Change of regularly scheduled meeting date
• Other:
12. Next Meeting date: January 25, 2010? @ SEMSWA
Adjourn
Meeting Date: November 23, 2010 Location: SEMSWA Initial Company First Name Last Name Phone Number E-mail
The following committees are in effect for 2010: Brochure/Outreach: Carrie (prepare); everyone (review) IDDE: Steve (chair), Ron and Bob Municipal Operations: Carrie (chair), Terry and Bob Community projects: Carrie (chair), Troy C, Bob and Casey Training: Carrie (chair), Fred, Troy N Web Site: Carrie (Administrator); everyone (content and revisions) Scholarship Committee: Ron (chair), Carrie, Fred Committee updates: Brochure/Outreach: Recap World Water Monitoring Day- about 300 attendees, Run for the Watershed- this year’s SPLASH team (Stormwater Princesses) won the Spirit Award, Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Watershed Conference- well attended, broad audience, SPLASH had a table; Upcoming events: Winter Solstice Monitoring Walk Dec 18 at the EcoPark, Hawk Walk Jan 31 at the Park. If anyone has an area they would like to put an “Eco-cache” let Carrie know. Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners update: Check website (ours or Casey’s for upcoming events). Casey would like more Scout projects. If you have any in your area, she would LOVE to work on projects in your area. Call her! Casey would like to develop a list of projects on the Partners website. Also has grad and undergrads looking for projects. IDDE: Everyone implementing IDDE programs and training for the year. Steve spoke with Xcal regarding a new IDDE video. County is working through agreements with Xcal now. Opportunity to influence the script. Municipal Operations: Everyone training on revised SOPs/existing SOPs. MINDI Permit fact sheet completed. Steve has the newest Xcal video if anyone is interested… Training: Everyone implementing training. Web Site: Report any corrections or revisions to Carrie. Website has been updated to include information for powerwashing businesses, painting, and carpet cleaning. Scholarship Committee: Discussion on using some of our funds for white papers or proposals that are submitted. Everyone to suggest parameters/guidelines and email them to Carrie.
5. Membership Accounting Update: Review of budget. Discussion on what to use our money for. Ideas: new enviroscape, buckets with wq message, dog waste bags, ducks, a new banner, tent, CDOT’s “sand box”. CDOT is building a watershed model to use for training. SPLASH to explore opportunity to partner with CDOT and contribute financially.
6. Update on: • Colorado Stormwater Council- Steve updated everyone on nutrient criteria. • Chatfield Basin/South Platte Education Group (CANOE)- opportunities available • Change of regularly scheduled meeting- everyone to take web poll.
7. Next meeting: January 25, 2010; 9:30 AM at SEMSWA, 76 Inverness Dr E, Ste A,
Englewood, CO 80112
Action Item: Everyone suggest parameters and/or guidelines and email them to Carrie.
APWA Good Housekeeping Webcast Training available- see Carrie to borrow it. Action Item:
If anyone has an area they would like to put an “Eco-cache” let Carrie know.
Action Item: Email Carrie if you want the CLEAR ads for a local publication.
Date: 1/30/10
5th Annual Hawk Walk Activity: Work with Partners on implementing Volunteer activity Measurable Goal: Publicize and participate in Volunteer cleanup day, or similar Attachments: Hawk Walk Flyer Invite Specifics: Activity Date: 1/30/10, 9:30 AM Location of Activity: Cottonwood Creek, Cherry Creek State Park
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1 and 2
Raptor Trip in Cherry Creek State Park
A special program sponsored by the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Date: Saturday, January 30th at 9:30 am
(Meet at the Cherry Creek High School Parking Lot and carpool to the new Cottonwood Creek Trailhead parking area)
Leaders: Casey Davenhill, Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners Description: 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. The Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners organize volunteer opportunities specifically to assist with the Cottonwood Creek Restoration. Volunteers help to assess the overall health and function of the stream and wetland complex. We are scheduling field trips for interested groups and individuals to help us collect census information on Colorado wildlife and native plants. If you would like to become a part of this demonstration project, please join us on January30th at 9:30 am as we look for prairie dogs, rabbits and the raptors who love them. There is no charge for the trip. For more information and to register contact Casey Davenhill at [email protected] or call (303) 345-1675. Last year on January 29 we saw:
2 Ferruginous Hawk 5 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Harrier 3 Kestrel 1 Great Blue Heron 1 Kingfisher 4 Magpie 22 Green-winged Teal 476 Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (this is an estimate) 1 Wascally Wabbit
Date: February 24 & 25, 2010 Metro Regional Science Fair (Educational Programming) Date: April, 2009 State Science and Engineering (Educational Programming) Activity: Conduct Outreach at Science Fair; sponsor award(s) Measurable Goal: 1) Continue existing partnerships (CC Stewardship Partners) Attachments: Pictures of the Event SPLASH gave two awards at the Metro Regional Science fair this year. The recipients were: $100 to Emily Hill (DSA), Can Plants Recover from Water Pollution?; and $100 to Kathryn Harhai (SBPS) Clear Through Clay: The Scientific Study of Porous Clay Pots & the Amount of Impurities in Filtered Lake Water SPLASH also supported the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners’ “Watershed Model” class given at the Metro Regional Science Fair. Two classes using ICON Engineering’s watershed model were given to science fair participants. The children learned about flooding and what happens when impervious surfaces are added in a watershed.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Science Fair 2010
SPLASH acted as safety judges and helpedsponsor Awards at the Science Fair. The
Watershed Model was presented to 2 classes as well.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Date: 4/21/10 Earth Day Event at Arapahoe Community College Activity: Conduct Education and Outreach by participating in an Event Measurable Goal: Host and staff Booth at an Event Attachments:
1) SPLASH Booth hosting schedule 2) Earth Day Event Announcement
Specifics: Activity Date: 4/21/10; 10 AM– 2 PM Location of Activity: Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO Number of individualized contacts with public: approximately 200
Earth Day at Arapahoe Community College Booth Schedule
April 21, Wednesday, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm NPDES Program 1: Public Education & Outreach
Time Entity (person) Entity (person) 9:00 (set up booth)
Steve (Arapahoe County) Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
10:00 Greenwood Village Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
11:00 Fred (Littleton) Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
12:00 Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
1:00 Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
2:00 (break down booth) Steve (Arapahoe County)
Carrie Powers (SEMSWA)
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Date: May 17, 2010 17th Annual Aurora Youth Water Festival Activity: Aurora Water Festival Measurable Goal: Continue existing partnerships (Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners)
Held on May 17th, 2010 at the Community College of Aurora, this one‐day festival is an opportunity for fifth graders to learn all about water through hands‐on, fun activities and exhibits. Classes can participate in the Water Ambassador Program by completing standards‐based lessons before the festival. Students receive ambassador training and free t‐shirts. This year, SPLASH, along with River Watch, presented “"How clean is my stream? Ask a bug." to over 100 fifth graders.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Date: 5/18/10 Greenwood Village’s Public Works Maintenance Day (Educational Programming) Activity: Conduct Outreach at Greenwood Village’s Public Works Maintenance
Day Event Measurable Goal: Host and staff station at Greenwood Village’s Public Works
Maintenance Day Event Attachments:
1) Pictures of booth Specifics: Activity Date: 5/18/10 Participants: Greenwood Village Location of Activity: Greenwood Village Public Works Number of individualized contacts with public: 100 students from Belleview Elementary On Tuesday, May 18th Greenwood Village held its 12th Annual Public Works Day Event. Over 100 children from Belleview Elementary School attended, to enjoy learning about the contributions Public Works makes towards their quality of life in the Village. This year’s theme “Making Things Happen…Together,” brought awareness as to how government, the community, contractors, consultants, local businesses, and departments work together to create the community in which we live, work, and play. A station was dedicated to Water Quality where staff utilized the Enviroscape model to demonstrate all the good things that Public Works does to protect water quality. Discussion also included how the children could do their part by helping their parents realize how their home activities that can affect water quality and how they can assist the Village by participating in household hazardous waste roundup and utilizing pet waste stations that the Village provides to residents. The Village received generous donations from SPLASH and Republic Services, to assure the success of our annual event in support of engaging youth in the community.
Greenwood Village’s Public Works Maintenance Day 2010
SPLASH members Suzanne Moore and Wanda DeVargas, Greenwood Village, explain the “Enviroscape” stormwater runoff model to over 100 students that came to the station; the message was reinforced with give‐a‐ways
such as toy rubber ducks.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Date: 5/19/10 & 5/20/10 City of Centennial’s Public Works Maintenance Days (Educational Programming) Activity: Conduct Outreach at Community Events Measurable Goal: Participate in Public Works Week Event Attachments:
1) Pictures of booth Specifics: Activity Date: 5/19/10 & 5/20/10 Participants: Centennial, SEMSWA, Arapahoe County Location of Activity: Timberline Elementary School and Mark Hopkins Elementary School Number of individualized contacts with public: approximately 1000 students Approximately 1000 students from Timberline Elementary School and Mark Hopkins Elementary School attended Centennial’s Public Works Maintenance Day. The City of Centennial Public Works and Development Department displayed road repair equipment and explained how the equipment is used and conducted demonstrations. In addition, a station was dedicated to Water Quality where staff utilized the Enviroscape model to explain pollution sources and pollution prevention. Discussion also included how the children could do their part by changing their behaviors and actions.
City of Centennial’s Public Works Maintenance Day 2010, Timberline Elementary School
City of Centennial’s Public Works Maintenance Day 2010, Mark Hopkins Elementary School
Date: 6/5/10
Unique to Cherry Creek Activity: Conduct Educational Classes at Tagawa Gardens; Educational training on
Educational Outreach (Program 1); Public Participation (Program 2); and Pollution Prevention (Program 3)
Measurable Goal: Conduct Educational Class Attachments:
1) Event Announcement with Classes offered Specifics: Activity Date: 6/5/10; 1 PM Location of Activity: Tagawa Gardens Number of individualized contacts with public: approximately 16 attendees
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Programs 1, 2, and 3
Join the Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners
at Tagawa Gardens 7711 S. Parker Rd., Centennial
Unique to Cherry Creek June 5, 2010
1:00 pm
See full schedule: www.tagawagardens.com
GREEN GARDENING by:
Native and Non-native plant identification sponsored by Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners, Colorado Weed Management Association and local
stormwater management agencies.
Learn to identify key native plant species that contribute to the diversity, composition, and structure of the ecology of the Cherry Creek watershed.
Explore a bit of local history, geology and biology; take home maps, plant lists and other information to help you plan your own field trips to the many unique open space parks along Cherry Creek, naturalize your own gardens or better
manage the connection between your yard and garden and the broader expanse of Cherry Creek open space parks. Leave with colorful plant identification guides to help you distinguish between essential native plant species and troublesome
invaders.
Join us outside to practice your newly acquired plant identification skills on a
Walking Tour of Parker Jordan Open Space at 2:00 pm
Teachers Workshop/Project WET Activity: Teacher Workshop including Project WET curriculum Measurable Goal: Continue existing partnerships (Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners) Attachments:
1) Agenda for workshop 2) Pictures of the Event
Participants: Teachers from Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and Denver Schools The Project WET guide contains multidisciplinary water‐related activities for ages five through 18 that are hands on, easy to use, and fun. The lessons incorporate a variety of formats, such as large and small group learning, whole body activities, laboratory investigations, discussion of local and global topics, and community‐service projects. The guide also features cross‐reference and planning charts, a glossary, and background material on activity development and field testing.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
EXPLORING THE ECOLOGY OF YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE 2010
JULY 13, 2010 CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK
4201 S. Parker Road Aurora, CO 80014
We will meet at the Parking Lot of Cherry Creek High School at 7:45 am. From there we can carpool/caravan into Cherry Creek State Park. Driving directions to Cherry Creek High School from I-25: Exit to I-225 (exit #200), take first exit to DTC Parkway, turn right and proceed South to E. Union Ave., turn left and proceed East to S. Dayton St.
Park in the Northeast corner of the lot. Call Casey if you have any questions: (303) 345-1675
8:00 am Orientation, Introductions Announcements and Warm-up Activity
8:30 am
Transfer to Cottonwood Creek Reclamation Site
9:00 am Focus on Monitoring and Habitat Assessment
11:30 am Transfer to Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater (ACWWA)
Lunch
Assignments & Questions
1:00 pm
Focus on Public Health & Infrastructure (Engineering & Technology Activity: Tour Public Health and Safety Infrastructure)
5:00 pm Conclusion of Day One
EXPLORING THE ECOLOGY OF YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPE 2010
JULY 15, 2010
CASTLEWOOD CANYON STATE PARK 2989 S. State Highway 83 (S. Parker Rd.)
We will meet at the Castlewood Canyon State Park at 8:00 am. From there we will be driving to Prairie Canyon Ranch. Driving directions to Castlewood Canyon State
Park from I-25: Take I-25 South toward Castle Rock, take exit #184 to Colorado Hiway 86 (E. Founders Parkway), head East on CO 86 to CO 83 (S. Parker Road), turn right and
watch for the entrance to the Park on your right, proceed to the Visitor’s Center. Call Casey if you have any questions: (303) 345-1675
8:00 am Introduction, orientation and announcements
Changes over time in the Cherry Creek Basin – Lessons Learned Video Presentation
9:30 am
Focus on Observation & Recording Information (Engineering Activity: Guided Hike of Castlewood Canyon -
Dam construction & history)
10:30 am
Transfer to Prairie Canyon Ranch
11:00 am Transfer to Prairie Canyon Ranch & Lunch
Project WET Activity – Observation
12:30 pm Introduction to Agricultural Land Use – More about Dams
Douglas County Open Space Guest Speaker
3:00 pm
Guided Tour the Ranch Habitat Assessment, Guest Speaker
6:30 pm
Bar B Q and informal meeting with local agency representatives 8:00 pm – Conclusion of Day Two
Exploring the Ecology of Your Local Landscape 2010 Teacher Workshop, 7/13/10
SPLASH helped sponsor a guided exploration of the ecology, history and educational
resources of the Cherry Creek sub‐basin of the South Platte River watershed for local
teachers. There were 15 local teachers in attendance at
this year’s Teacher Workshop.
Exploring the Ecology of Your Local Landscape 2010 Teacher Workshop, 7/15/10
Day 2 of the Workshop included a trip to Castlewood Canyon and Prairie Canyon Ranch where the teachers learned about dams past and present in the Cherry Creek
Basin.
Date: 7/21/10‐7/25/10 Arapahoe County Fair Activity: Conduct Outreach by participating in an Event Measurable Goal: Host and staff Booth at Event Attachments:
1) SPLASH Booth hosting schedule 2) Pictures of the Event
Specifics: Activity Date: 7/21/10‐7/25/10 Location of Activity: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, Education and Crafts Tent Give‐a‐ways handed out: Dog Waste Containers, SPLASH Frisbees, SPLASH Beach balls, Rubber Ducks, Stormwater Activity Books, brochures and HHW information SPLASH sponsored a “Design A Duck” activity at the Arapahoe County Fair in 2010. Children of all ages used markers, glue, stickers, and glitter to design their own ducks to take home and think about water quality.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1
Arapahoe County Fair Booth Schedule July 21-25, 2010
“Manning the Booth” NPDES Program 1: Public Education & Outreach Location: Education Tent next to CSU Extension
Littleton, Greenwood Village, ACWWA, IWSD, E-470, Glendale, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Arapahoe County, SEMSWA, Colorado Department of Transportation, Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners, Cherry Creek State Park Time Entity (person) Entity (person)
Wednesday, July 21 Set up
SEMSWA (Carrie) Arapahoe County (Steve)
4 PM- 6 PM
SEMSWA (Carrie) Arapahoe County (Steve)
Thursday, July 22
4 PM- 6 PM
SEMSWA (Carrie)
Friday, July 23
2 PM- 4 PM
Arapahoe County (Steve) Littleton (Fred)
Saturday, July 24 12 PM- 2 PM
SEMSWA (Amber/Janis) ACWWA (Brian)
Sunday, July 25 12 PM- 2 PM
Partners (Casey) SEMSWA (Monica)
2 PM-Breakdown
Partners (Casey) Arapahoe County (Steve Miller)
Arapahoe County Fair 2010
SPLASH sponsored a booth and “Design a Duck” station at this year’s Arapahoe County
Fair.
SPLASH Activity for 2010
Program 1 and 2
Date: 8/3/10 National Night Out Celebration (Walnut Hills) Activity: Conduct Outreach by participating in an Event Measurable Goal: Publicize and participate in Educational and Awareness Event Attachments:
1) Thank you letter for participation Specifics: Activity Date: 8/3/10; 6 PM‐ 8:30 PM Location of Activity: Walnut Hills School, Walnut Hills Subdivision Number of individualized contacts with public: over 100 residents from Walnut Hills in Centennial Walnut Hills is a subdivision of approximately 1200 homes in the city of Centennial. Little Dry Creek runs through the area, which made it an excellent opportunity for SEMSWA and SPLASH to get information out to residents. Over 100 residents attended the National Night Out Celebration. The event was advertised in the Walnut Hills Newsletter that gets dropped at every door in the neighborhood. Posters of recent stormwater maintenance projects and CIP projects planned for the area were displayed and discussed with citizens. Floodplain and pollution prevention brochures were provided along with giveaways such as dog poop waste containers, ducks, and beachballs.
WALNUT HILLS CIVIC ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 3436
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80155
14 August 2010
To all the organizations that helped Walnut Hills celebrate its first National Night Out,
I sincerely want to thank all of the organizations who, on August 3rd, attended the Walnut Hills Civic Association-sponsored National Night Out. This was the first time Walnut Hills held this event in our neighborhood. I heard from many of the neighbors in attendance that they were really enjoying everything you had to offer.
I gathered lots of new information from the many displays you all brought. I enjoyed visiting Southgate's camera and vac trucks and South Metro's fire truck (sponsored by Station #33, C shift). I didn't get to visit the Sheriff's van as no one was there at the moment I was touring. SEMSWA's stream exhibits and goodies were very informative.
Metrum Credit Union provided a wonderful "balloon lady" and Target's play area was phenomenal! The children present had a marvelous time, by their parents' accounts.
The Walnut Hills Civic Association would also like to thank Metrum for their generous cash donation for holding this event.
All in all, we had a great event and we'll surely see many more people as the word gets around. We hope to make this annual and that you continue to be a part of it.
Date: 8/21/10 Western Welcome Week Booth Activity: Conduct Outreach by participating in an Event Measurable Goal: Host and staff Booth at WWW Festival Event Attachments:
1) SPLASH Booth hosting schedule Specifics: Activity Date: 8/21/10; 6:30am – 5:30pm Location of Activity: Western Welcome Week Festival, in downtown Littleton, along Main Street, Booth No. 746 Number of individualized contacts with public: over 700 Number of dog waste bag containers handed out with stormwater quality message: approximately 300 Number of “costumed plastic ducks” given out to kids: approximately 350 Number of other WQ brochures given out: approximately 300
Littleton’s Western Welcome Week Booth Schedule August 21, 2010, Saturday, 6:30am – 5:30pm
“Manning the Booth” NPDES Program 1: Public Education & Outreach
Littleton, Greenwood Village, ACWWA, E-470, Glendale, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Arapahoe County, SEMSWA, Goldsmith Metro District, Colorado Department of Transportation, Cherry Creek Stewardship Partners, Cherry Creek State Park, Time Entity (person) Entity (person)
Cooler with water will be provided; there will be food booths available nearby if you get hungry. We will be located at Booth No. 746, on Prince Street, just south of Main Street, on the west side of the street (same as last year). There should be shade in the afternoon (and it does get HOT regardless, so dress cool). Chairs will be provided as well. Parking can be found at the County building, 5334 S. Prince, (Alley) Nevada
Prince Booth 746 Rio Grande N
Main Street
W. Alamo Ave.
Post office
County Building
Crestline Ave
if parking on the street is hard to find. Late afternoon shifts have been able to find parking close by as people get their fill of fun ☺.
