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Best Management Practices
CWW's Water Conservation Best Management Practices Guidebook - available to CWW members only.
Green Industries of Colorado – GreenCO members are committed to water conservation and industry-wide best management practices as a way of doing business.
Metro Mayors Caucus – Best Management Practices were compiled by municipal staff, water providers, landscape and irrigation contractors, environmental consultants and others working through the Metro Mayors Caucus and Colorado WaterWise.
Indoor Water
The Water Efficiency Clearing House - Information provided by the American Water Works Association.
Gary Klein's Protocol for Evaluating the Layout of a Hot Water Distribution System
EPA WaterSense: Understanding the WaterSense Label
Graywater Control in Colorado: HB 13-1044 & Regulation 86
LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR and WaterSense
Denver Water Water Conservation Presentation
Outdoor Water
Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCO) - Informational Fact Sheets and "How-To" Educational Videos
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado - This website provides a search engine for locating landscapers. The site also provides useful information about ALCC members and the Colorado landscape industry. They are the the experts who design and build beautiful outdoor spaces.
CSU Cooperative Extension - Your front door to the research, information and expertise of your land-grant university.
Growing Green Roofs - a presentation by Jennifer Bousselot, PhD, Colorado State University from the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
Cowgirls Don't Need Grass - a presentation on a water-smart garden renovation in Cheyenne by Dena Egenhoff from the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
The Use of Native Vegetation in Xeriscaping, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center – A slide presentation advocating use of native plant species to create habitat for native wildlife while reducing the risk of invasion. The presentation was originally prepared and presented by Greg Cronin on March 8, 2007.
Lawn Watering Workgroup – In 2002 and 2003, a group of Front Range water providers and landscape professionals formed this workgroup to develop a more unified approach to lawn watering guidelines and other water demand management approaches. The documents that summarize their work are below.
FINAL Recommendations for Lawn Watering during Drought_2003.pdf
FINAL Watering Times by zone_2003.pdf
Technology
Mastering Advanced Metering Infrastructure - a panel presentation from the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
Using Data to Drive Customer Communication and Engagement - a presentation by Dropcountr from the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
Drought Management
Colorado Water Conservation Board drought management resources:
February 2013 - Request for Water Provider Info for CWCB Drought Website
Colorado Climate Center Drought Resources
American Water Works Association Drought Resources
Alliance for Water Efficiency Drought Response
Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCO) Best Management Practices
Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII)
Water Use in the Professional Car Wash Industry - a presentation from the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
Sustainable Water Management for Colorado Ski Resorts - a presentation by Judy Dorsey and Amy Volckens at the 2018 CWW Water Conservation Symposium
Water Conservation in Agriculture
Colorado State University Extension Fact Sheets
Organizations & programs
EPA WaterSense ™ – Efficiency Made Easy. WaterSense™ is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its mission is to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services.
Project Wet - An award-winning, nonprofit water education program and publisher. The program facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally sponsored Project WET programs. Also houses Water; Use It Wisely, a monthly planner, 100 ways to save water.
Water Education Colorado - Water Education Colorado is Colorado's only statewide non-profit, non-advocacy organization providing water resource information and education.
The Water Information Program - A public information program sponsored by the water districts, organizations and agencies in the San Juan and Dolores watersheds of Southwestern Colorado.
Alliance for Water Efficiency - Dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. The Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts.
Western Resource Advocates – The policy and science of water conservation in western water management.
American Water Resources Association – Promotes understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for education, professional development and information.
American Water Works Association – Provides knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond.
Irrigation Association – Promotes efficient irrigation through professional training and certification.
Beyond Colorado
The California Urban Water Conservation Council – The Council's goal is to integrate urban water conservation Best Management Practices into the planning and management of California's water resources.
The Water Conservation Garden – Promoting water conservation in the Southern California landscape through excellent exhibits and programs.
Southern Nevada Water Authority Conservation – Provides water savings tips and information on efficient landscaping including resources to design your own landscape.
New Mexico Water Conservation Program – Provides information about education and public information; technical assistance, research and demonstration; and policy development.
Utah Water Conservation – Provides tips, native plant list, watering guide and more.