Listed below are DRCOG publications related to water quality planning issues. Downloads are listed where available. To obtain a printed copy, contact the DRCOG Policy Development and Communications office at 303-455-1000 or e-mail. These publications are available at no or low cost.
Clean Water Plan
The Clean Water Plan describes wastewater management strategies, watershed water quality programs, wasteload allocations, stream standards, priority regional projests, nonpoint source control strategies and stormwater management programs. The plan provides a regional context for protecting and maintaining water quality through integrated watershed management processes. The plan is an integrated part of Metro Vision,the region's long-range growth and development plan. Published in 1998 and most recently amended in 2009. Free.
Clean Water Plan
(Please note: the Clean Water Plan is a large document and maximum download time on a slow connection is 12 minutes)
Mountain Driveway Best Management Practices Manual
This Colorado Nonpoint Source Council report was produced by DRCOG and Wright Water Engineers for local governments, homeowners, developers, contractors, planners and others to describe the 25 key best management practices that should be considered during the design, constuction and maintenance of driveways in mountain areas. Because driveways in mountainous areas can be sources of sediment, oil, grease, household chemicals and deicers that can run into sensitive mountain streams, special consideration and planning is often required. Published in 1999. Free.
Guidelines for Water Quality Enhancement at Golf Courses through the Use of Best Management Practices
This report provides guidelines to the golf industry on best management practices which help minimize potential adverse water quality impacts associated with golf courses. The report was prepared for the Colorado Nonpoint Source Task Force by Wright Water Engineers and DRCOG. Published in 1996. Free.
Utility Plan Guidance -- 2007 Update
This guidance document provides necessary information and direction to utility departments, consultants, planners or wastewater managers who need to produce a wastewater utility plan. Those who are preparing lift station or interceptor reports should reference the appropriate chapter in the guidance document. Published in 2007. Free.
Utility Plan Guidance - 2007 Update
Keeping Soil on Site: Construction Best Management Practices
This guidance document is the result of a joint effort between DRCOG, CDOT and Urban Drainage Flood Control District. It addresses the use of best management practices during construction to control erosion and sedimentation. Published in 1998. Free.
Keeping Soil on Site
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