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<br />. . , <br /> <br />Mountain Ground Water Resource Study <br /> <br />. Overview <br />Initiated in June of 1997 by Commissioner Pat Holloway, this water resource study is <br />intended to provide a credible, scientific basis for judging land development proposals <br />in the mountainous parts of the county. Rapid development in this region, which <br />typically relies on individual well and septic systems, has increased the demand on <br />water supplies and the amount of septic emuent returning to the ground water system. <br />Heightened public concern about the adequacy and quality of the ground water supply <br />as evidenced in community plan recommendations, assisted with the creation of the <br />study. <br /> <br />. 1998 Highlights <br />During the first year of the three-year study, a broad-based oversight committee was <br />created to direct the study. The technical lead agency and county partner in the study <br />is the U.S. Geological Survey. Other committee members represent local, state and <br />federal agencies, private water and related consultants, academia and the non-profit <br />community. <br /> <br />Data collection and public awareness building were the primary focus of the first year <br />with funding coming from a Colorado Water Conservation Board Grant, USGS and <br />Jefferson County match funds. Accomplishments include: water sampling of 135 wells, <br />approval and installation of a temporary evapotranspiration research tower, volunteer <br />network established to measure rain and snow fall, 25-30 community information <br />presentations, well-contractor's seminar, and 30 print media hits. <br /> <br />. 1999 Program <br />The upcoming year will focus on continued data collection and analysis and a <br />formalized public relations campaign and educational program. This will include <br />quarterly water quality sampling, monthly water quantity sampling, <br />evapotranspiration tower monitoring and ongoing monitoring of rain and snow <br />measurement. <br /> <br />. Contacts <br />Jefferson County project management team: <br />Janet Bell, project manager (303-271-8739) <br />Jean Reince, assistant project manager and public outreach and communications <br />coordinator (303-271-8731) <br />U.S. Geological Survey: <br />Sally Cuffin, technical project manager (303-236-4882) ext. 231 <br /> <br />Also, the Jefferson County Mountain Ground Water Resource Study website is located <br />at http:/planning.co.jefferson.co.us. <br /> <br />Q:/.. .jreince/mgwrslorientationpresentationRS 1298.doc <br />Revised 5/14/99 <br />