FLOOD08416

• County: Statewide
• Basin: Statewide
• Title: Colorado Associasion of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers 2001 Annual Conference
• Date: 9/21/2001
• Prepared By: CASFM
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Eductional Material

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CASFM 2001 Awards

ABSTRACTS
(Finalists in order of presentation)

1. Otero County Flood Response Plan

Colorado Water Conservation Board
HDR Engineering, Inc.

A flood, response plan was prepared for use by jurisdictions in Otero County.
Following the 1999 flood event, a plan was assembled to reduce the potential for
loss of life from Arkansas River flooding. The project included an inventory of
information, preparation of the response plan, workshops, and post,flood
recommendations. A map, communication chart, plotting chart (meterological,
river stage, floodplain inundation, evacuation zones), and staged action plans
were developed to define, prepare and assist emergency response personnel for
determining flood conditions and actions. Meetings and interviews were initiated
in May 2000 and a four,color report was published in November 2000.

2. Jewell Wetlands

City of Aurora, Utilities Department
City of Aurora, Parks and Open Space Department
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
ICON Engineering, Inc.
Design Concepts

A 57,acre natural area was preserved and enhanced in Aurora. Drainage and
flood,control protection was provided to a residential area and downstream city,
owned facilities through construction of channel stabilization and a flood,control
damlreservoir. Wetland and upland,area educational opportunities were included
through the use of a boardwalk and interpretive signs. A hummingbird viewing
area was created. Volunteer efforts, including schools and citizen participation,
were extensive as was fundraising involving multiple partners. Design was
initiated in 1997 and construction was completed in 2000.

Colorado Association of Stormwatcr and Floodplain Managers

P.O. Box 24964, Denver, Colorado 80222-0964