This strategy focuses on leveraging existing efforts focused on watershed planning and recovery and launching a more coordinated and centralized program to enhance and expand watershed monitoring and management.
Water /
W-5Create an active Watershed Management Program
Progress
- Not started
- Planning
- Continuous
- Implementation
On time
While several City groups work independently and collaboratively to manage various aspects of watershed health, the development of a comprehensive, documented Watershed Management Program is still in the planning phase.
Description
The City is working to expand monitoring programs and data-sharing efforts on a watershed level. Active monitoring efforts gather data on drinking water sources, reservoirs, streams, and stormwater. Longmont participates in a collaborative efforts with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (NCWCD), The Watershed Center and the Keep It Clean Partnership (KICP) to promote watershed health. On-going forest health initiatives and riparian corridor improvements also contribute to the overall health of the watershed. Bringing all the diverse stakeholders together to plan and prepare is paramount for effective watershed management.
Tasks
What has been done?
- 12/31/2023
2023 Keep It Clean Outreach
- 04/25/2023
Button Rock Management Plan
The Plan describes Button Rock Preserve’s purpose, goals and short- and long-term objectives and priorities. The water resources, ecology, native wildlife and cultural resources data gives managers a science-based lens through which to address present-day management concerns at the Preserve. Please visit the Natural Resources Department's Plans, Maps & Reports page(External link) to see the Management Plan and Appendices.
Summary and contacts
Topic Area
Timeline
Continuous
Initiation period
Responsible organizations
Contact persons
- Andrew AlbrightWater Quality Specialist IIEnvironmental Affairs
Information updated 07/17/2024
Provided several education activities focused on the importance of protecting our waterways from pollution ranging from bus and radio advertisement to conducting a local art contest with the St. Vrain Valley School District.