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<br />City of Northglenn 2007 Water Conservation Plan <br /> <br />· Ongoing water conservation related communication with residents; <br />· Educational materials, games and free giveaways at community events; and <br />· Numerous education resources provided to citizens through City Hall and the City's <br />website. <br /> <br />OTHER WATER MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES <br /> <br />Water Conservation Coordinator <br />In 2006 the City created a full time Water Conservationist position to develop, implement <br />and oversee conservation programs. The Conservationist communicates with the public <br />and relevant City departments to promote water conservation issues and activities within <br />the City, creates and manages rebate programs and equipment give-aways, and <br />enforces water restrictions, among other activities. <br /> <br />Association Memberships <br />To protect the City's water supplies, Northglenn participates in the following watershed <br />organizations: <br />· Upper Clear Creek Watershed Association (UCCWA); <br />· Big Dry Creek Watershed Association; <br />· Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association; <br />· Rocky Flats Environmental Technology; <br />· Standley Lake Cities Water Quality IGA; <br />· SPCURE (South Platte Coalition for Urban River Evaluation); and <br />· Barr/Milton Watershed Association. <br /> <br />Northglenn is also a member of numerous water conservation and supply related <br />organizations including the Colorado Water Wise Council, American Water Works <br />Association (AWWA), American Water Resources Association (AWRA), and American <br />Public Works Association (APW), among others. <br /> <br />Drouoht Mitioation Measures <br />In addition to ongoing water conservation measures, the City of Northglenn has several <br />policies and procedures to further reduce water use during periods of drought. When <br />the City's water supply is low, water conservation measures may be increased and <br />drought mitigation measures implemented. Conservation and drought mitigation <br />programming is set up in a matrix style to allow the City to select appropriate program <br />levels based on savings goals, staff expertise, and public request or tolerance. Drought <br />mitigation measures were utilized in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006. <br /> <br />· Outdoor Watering Schedule: The City adjusts outdoor watering restrictions for <br />customers depending upon existing and projected supplies and the percentage water <br />savings goal. <br /> <br />· New Turf Seeding Restrictions: During periods of drought, additional irrigation <br />needed to support the installation of new seed and new sod may be restricted. <br />Exceptions are made under limited circumstances. Citizens are required to obtain a <br />permit prior to installation, are limited on the period of time granted for additional <br />watering for establishment and may not be granted a permit for additional watering in <br />the heat of the summer. <br /> <br />15 <br />