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<br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />modifiers for use classifications where chemical quality (and quantity perhaps) of state waters is <br />dominated by discharges of municipal effluent; flow conditions are dominated by an established <br />hydro modification regimes (i.e. exercise of water rights causing perennial flow depletions or <br />augmentations); or where physical characteristics of the stream channel have been irreversibly <br />modified by channelization. Baltman Hatami will participate in the advisory group meetings on <br />the Board's behalf. <br /> <br />· As part of the Water Quality Emergency Preparedness the Division has compiled a database of <br />all water supply providers and dischargers for the state. The most significant emergency is <br />related to drought that is causing lower stream flows than what discharge permit limitations were <br />based on. <br /> <br />· The neW Drinking Water Program is more comprehensive and includes criteria for source water <br />quality level. It also requires that the WQCD to increase inspection frequencies from once every <br />five years to once every three years. <br /> <br />· The 2002 drought has influenced municipal water supply planning.' Most municipalities have <br />modeled their water supply yields based on the 1950's drought.. A number of municipalities are <br />now concluding that additional water rights may be needed for a stable safe yield. Also water <br />conservation and water reuse are being reinforced, both of which may contribute fO the <br />emergence of water quality issues. <br /> <br />· Another municipal water supply related issue is forest fires. Municipalities anticipate having <br />difficulties treating water contaminated with ashes left from a forest fire. <br /> <br />· Terrorist attacks, computer attacks, and biological attacks are other emerging concerns for <br />municipal water suppliers. <br /> <br />Colorado Farm Bureau: <br /> <br />· The Farm Bureau has created a water quality task force to examine water quality issues facing <br />agricultural producers. The Task Force will meet three to four times over a 12-month period. <br />At the end ofthe yearlong investigation, the Task Force will issue a comprehensive report with <br />findings and recommendations. The Task Force held its first meetingin April and will hold its <br />next meeting on August 21 in Denver. <br /> <br />Colorado Watershed Assembly: <br /> <br />· The Assembly wants to help other agencies provide public outreach, homeland security <br />(protecting water resources), fund raising, and technical training. Newly passed legislation, S.B. <br />02-87, has created a Colorado Watershed Protection Fund. The Fund will be used to finance <br />competitive grants to protect and restore watersheds, rivers and streams. The first meeting <br />between the administering agencies is agencies is scheduled for July 29. <br /> <br />Colorado Forum: On July 3, I spoke to the Colorado Forum about the status of the Statewide Water <br />Supply Investigation. Much interest was shown in our response to the need for long-term solutions for <br />future water supply. Additionally, I discussed the Board's efforts to safeguard our raw water supply in <br />response to potential terrorists attack. <br /> <br />Weather Modification: On June 12 we met with officials from Aurora and Denver Water to discuss <br />weather modification and whether current operations could be expanded to enhance next years' snow <br />pack. There is renewed interest in attempts to increase snowfall. The CWCB is responsible for issuing <br />weather modification permits. We have not received any new weather modification permits since the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />11 <br />