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<br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />- 3 - <br /> <br />sees potential for conditions conducive to flooding that could be developing. In essence a good snowpack and <br />warm temperatures can make for a quick snow me1tout and run off. Combine these conditions with a good <br />springtime thunderstorm and you have the perfect conditions for flooding. <br /> <br />Division of Water Resources, Jack Byers (streamflow and reservoir storage) <br />Streamflow data throughout Colorado is collected, charted, and archived by the Division of Water Resources <br />(DWR). The DWR has streamflow information on the web at http://www.dnr.state.co.us/waterlflow. Jack <br />Byers mentioned that water supply is well below average but we are starting to fill reservoirs. Have been <br />working the winter along the South Platte to put wet snow enhancement alert system on key gauges and track <br />them for warnings for flooding. The biggest worry is the Southwest portion of state, The Division of Water <br />Resources has been working with the CWCB and USGS assisting Douglas County for stream gagging aspects <br />of fire. Jack Byers mentioned that although the NRCS forecasting is very good it doesn't include all of the <br />reservoirs so there should be some caution in stating that these reservoir numbers are absolutes for a <br />watershed. He mentioned that the reservoirs can hold a lot of water this year and that many of them will not <br />be spilling. <br /> <br />STATE AGENCY REPORTS <br /> <br />Colorado Geological Survey - James Soule <br />The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) responds to geologic-hazard events across the state. We provide <br />emergency and technical assistance and coordinate with local governments and other responding agencies. <br />We also gather geology-related information and produce publications, maps, and databases. With regard to <br />flooding events, the CGS focuses on off-channel hazards that occur in concert with flooding, such as rock <br />falls, landslides, and debris flows. Our most recent activities have involved post-fire assessments of debris <br />flow hazards for the Missionary Ridge, Coal Seam, Hi Meadows, and Bobcat wildfire areas. Contact: David <br />Noe, Chief of Engineering Geology, (303) 866-2432 or dave.noe!alstate.co.us for more information, <br /> <br />Colorado Office of Emergency Management - Marv Koleis <br />Marvin Koleis stated the COEM is a part of the Department of Local Affairs and is the state counterpart in <br />emergency management to FEMA. They are involved with response recovery mitigation and planning. He <br />wanted to remind us that it is severe weather awareness week April 27'h. Marilyn Gally of the OEM is the <br />state hazard mitigation officer. OEM has regional representatives and planners across all of Colorado. For <br />more information about the OEM please visit their website at http://www.dola.state.co.us/oemJoemindex.htm <br /> <br />Department of Local Affairs - Barry Cress <br />Barry Cress mentioned that they have been making funding available for the fires and drought. Last year they <br />awarded $3.2 million dollars for fire and drought needs. Approximately half of that went to La Plata County <br />areas, The Towns of Bay field and Durango got the balance of that for impacts to their water treatment plants. <br />DOLA also provides training and conduct workshops and there is a series next month. The workshops are <br />entitled "2003 Water & Sewer System Management Workshops. The agenda includes Water Resources <br />Technical Issues, Geology and Water Quality in Colorado, The current Status of State Financial resources for <br />Local Infrastructure and the 2002 drought impacts, responses and outlook. They will be held May 13-Cragi, <br />May-14 Montrose, May 15- Monte Vista, May 20-Milliken, May21-Limon, and May 22-La Junta. The <br />workshops are $25 and are a half a day. Please inquire to Barry Cress, DOLA at (303) 866-2532 or email him <br />at barry.cress@state.co.us. <br /> <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board - Larry Lang <br />Larry Lang mentioned that the CWCB is producing a flood preparedness flyer that will be sent to local floodplain <br />administrators that summarizes the state and federal assistance available for flooding. This flyer will also be <br />posted on the CWCB web site, In addition the CWCB has proactively been planning to take advantage ofFEMA <br />Map Modernization Initiative and hopes to start floodplain mapping projects in 4-6 communities in 2003. The <br />CWCB also inquired about the life ofthe sand bags that are currently protecting homes near the fire bum areas <br /> <br />Flood Protection? Water Project Planning and Finance? Stream and Lake Protection <br />Water Supply Protection? Conservation Planning <br /> <br />3 <br />