Water Quality Workshop
Update on Key Technical/Regulatory Issues
Grand Mesa F
January 27, 2010
Program in PDF format
Nutrient regulation is a major area of concern and
regulatory efforts are underway in numerous areas around the country. State
programs are being directed to adopt nutrient standards for lakes, rivers
and streams that are anticipated to have very substantial impacts on future
land use regulation, the agricultural community operations, water transfers,
storm water runoff requirements and municipal/industrial NPDES discharges.
CWC has brought together a number of top experts on nutrient regulation and
impact evaluation to provide insight on this complex area. The morning
program focuses on key technical and regulatory issues associated with the
adoption of scientifically defensible nutrient standards. The program will
include a review of current state program initiatives, a discussion of
nutrient TMDL experiences in other states, an overview of the complexity and
uncertainties of nutrient impact assessment, and a review of the recent
Science Advisory Board (SAB) evaluation of proposed federal nutrient
criteria derivation methods and its ramifications on future criteria
derivation efforts. Following the detailed presentations, a panel discussion
with opportunity for audience comments/observations will occur.
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8:30 am
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Program Introduction
John C. Hall, Attorney at Law, Founder
Hall & Associates
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8:40 am
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Overview of State/Federal Activities on Nutrient Criteria
Development and Key issues of concern
Tad S. Foster, Attorney
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9:00 am
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Nationwide Nutrient TMDL Development Experiences: Why We Are
Where We Are
William T. Hall, Environmental Engineer
Hall & Associates
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10:00 am
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BREAK
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10:15 am
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Review of Uncertainties in Nutrient Criteria and TMDL
Development and Options for Improving Regulatory Decision Making
Thomas W. Gallagher, P.E., Principal Engineer
HydroQual, Inc.
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11:00 am
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Federal Science Advisory Board Review of EPA’s Simplified
Nutrient Criteria Development Methods and Related Federal
Initiatives: What Happens Next?
John C. Hall
Hall & Associates
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11:45 am
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Panel Discussion and Review
Speakers from morning session
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Noon
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LUNCH
Review of the Colorado Water Congress’ Existing Committees.
How Can We Improve Our Coordination with other Water Quality
Work Groups?
Doug Kemper, Executive Director
Colorado Water Congress
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1:00 pm
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The Changing Landscape of Water Quality Regulations in
Colorado – Panel 1
Steve Canton, Senior Aquatic Ecologist
GEI Consultants
Jerry Raisch, Attorney at Law, Partner
Vranesh & Raisch, LLP
Amy Woodis, Governmental/Legislative Liaison
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
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1:45 pm
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The Changing Landscape of Water Quality Regulations in
Colorado – Panel 2
John Burke, City of Westminster
Speaker TBA from Colorado Water Utility Council
Additional Speakers TBA
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2:15 pm
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National Overview of Changing CWA Water Quality Requirements Affecting Infrastructure Needs
John C. Hall
Hall & Associates
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2:45 pm
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Perspectives from the Colorado Water Quality Control
Division
Steve Gunderson, Director WQCD
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3:30 pm
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Should the Colorado Water Congress Recreate a Water
Quality Committee?
Tad S. Foster, Attorney
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Water Quality Workshop participants will receive a copy of
The Citizen's Guide to Water Quality Protection, a Colorado Foundation
for Water Education publication.