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<br />Task 1. Convene industry-based task force to review existing BMP Manual to <br />identify areas in need of expansion or revision. The GreenCO BMP Manual is a <br />"living document" that is periodically updated to reflect the most current industry <br />standards and practices. As a result of the GreenCO BMP training program that has been <br />underway for the last three years, a variety of desired enhancements have been identified. <br />A four-year period will have elapsed since the last manual update, so GreenCO believes <br />the timing is appropriate for Version 3.0 of the manual. Additionally, GreenCO now <br />includes representation from golf course superintendents, providing incentive to enhance <br />the portion of the manual related to golf course BMPs. Approximatley six meetings are <br />anticipated to identify and discuss needed changes, in addition to relying on feedbacl( <br />received to date on specific topics. In addition to working with a small advisory group, a <br />broader "Zoomerang" survey may also be conducted to obtain industry comments. Input <br />will also be solicited from water utilities familiar with the manual and CWCB. GreenCO <br />has budgeted a moderate amount of time to this task to ensure the update "process" is <br />adequately inclusive and that "real world" perspectives are integrated in the manual <br />update. Representative topics that will be addressed in the BMP manual update include: <br /> <br />o Additional criteria for existing BMPs <br />o New BMPs (limited number) <br />o Additional resources providing more in-depth information in appendices (i.e., <br />existing BMP fact sheets are brief; more detailed resources can be provided as <br />appendices) <br />o Updates to linl(s for more detailed information <br />o Integration with CWCB Water Conservation Plan Development Guidance <br />o Example applications/case studies to improve user friendliness <br />o Diagrams and flow charts <br /> <br />Representative topics that have been raised for consideration by industry members <br />include: <br /> <br />o Nursery and greenhouse BMPs: <br />o Planting practices <br />o Wire basl(ets <br />o Energy in the greenhouse <br />o Landscape ordinances: <br />o Refine and/or reference models that already exist; DOLA and Metro <br />Mayor's BMPs <br />o Landscape designs: <br />o Explore opportunities to address design specifications include proper plant <br />selection <br />o New irrigation technologies <br />o Plant selection <br />o Introduction of xeric hybrid perennials <br />o Water reuse <br />o Sustainability projects -leverage technology opportunities <br /> <br />GreenCO Grant Application <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />August 28, 2007 <br />