Nonpoint source pollution is caused by rainfall or snow melt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants, finally depositing them into lakes, rivers, wetlands and groundwater.
We promote partnerships that will actively engage communities in the restoration and protection of waters impacted by nonpoint source pollution.
The pages below contain supporting information to help you plan for and manage your project in partnership with our group.
2021 Funding Announcement
Funding opportunities to address nonpoint source pollution,how to apply for funds.
Program documents
2012 Nonpoint source management plan, annual reports, EPA guidance, federal regulations.
Project management
Contracting instructions, project administration, project reporting
Watershed-based planning
EPA's Nine Elements of a Watershed Plan, watershed handbook,plan examples, planning references, Statewide Water Quality Management Plan (SWQMP), master plans
Implementation projects
Best management practices, implementation references
Project monitoring and assessment
Sampling protocols, Sampling Analysis Project Plan (SAPP)
Education and outreach
Nonpoint source logo, mini-grants, newsletters, surveys and results, fact sheets,
success stories
Program partners
Estella Moore
Nonpoint Source Program Coordinatort
estella.moore@state.co.us
303-692-2864
Kenan Diker
Agricultural Water Quality Specialist
kenan.diker@state.co.us
303-692-3597
Bonie Pate
Project Coordinator
bonie.pate@state.co.us
303-692-3557
Christa Trendle
Project Coordinator
christa.trendle@state.co.us
303-692-6343
Tammy Allen
Restoration & Protection Unit Manager
tamara.allen@state.co.us
303-692-3554