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i~lurch 2006 BCCD Upper Yumpu Ricer BUJYII Implementulion Plan • l0 3.0 208 PLAN SUMMARY 3.1 GENERAL SUMMARY "The 208 Plan included summaries of ~,vatershed characteristics; population and land use; stream classifications and standards; general basin water quality characteristics; point and nonpoint source discharges; and watershed management policies and recommendations. Contents of the 208 Plan are outlined below: • Introduction: Described the project background, scope, and general organization of the 208 Plan. • Regional Overview of Yamp:~ Watershed: Presented a brief description of the Yampa River watershed, noting the key tributaries and lakes in the basin. It also contained general descriptive information regarding geography, hydrology, land use, and water quality management. In addition, this section described general water quality issues identified in the basin. • Population Projections: Documented population figures for Routt and Moffat Counties and for municipalities within the: counties, including Yampa, Oak Creek, Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Craig, and Dinosaur. Significant unincorporated enclaves were included, where data were available. Census data for 1.980, 1990, and 2000 were also presented. • Water Quality Assessment: Discussed Yampa Basin stream classifications and standards. . It included an assessment of available water quality data to determine if there were water quality or related watershed concerns. `~/ater quality data were assessed to determmne if applicable standards were being met. Recommendations pertaining to the continued collection of water quality data and the development of a comprehensive basin water quality database were summarized. • Water and Wastewater Facilities: Included an inventory of public water systems and domestic and industrial wastewater facilities. Recommendations pertaining to basin facilities were presented. • Nonpoint Source Pollution: Assessed current sources of nonpoint pollution, using etiisting information. It included a brief description of current ordinances and criteria used by county and city governments for erosion control and stormwater management. Recommendations were presented for practices to control nonpoint sources. • Water Quality Management )Clesignations: Identified "management agencies" designated to implement the plan. A table outlining management and operating responsibilities for the watershed plan vas presented. • Water Quality Management Policy Summary for the Yampa River Basin: Summarized sip general water quality policies and their applicability to the Yampa River Basin. • References: Listed references cited in the 208 Plun. • Appendices: Included relevant information, such as adopted water quality- standards for the Yampa Basin, references to documents containing water quality information and guidelines, KCCD ~ i-~7~ Pirn• Gnirr 2nud, .f'uile 20/.