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Jerd Smith
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Editor, Fresh Water News, Water Education Colorado
Denver
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By Jerd Smith, Sen. Byron Pelton| Fort Morgan Times Verified Dozens of small towns in Colorado have banded together to protest new wastewater treatment permits that are designed to protect state rivers and streams, saying they contain new rules that are too costly to implement and they haven’t had time to make the necessary changes to comply. ‘I told the CDPHE if they continue down this road, the folks out in the rural areas are about ready to tell them to pound sand.’Sen.
By Jerd Smith| The Colorado Sun Verified Dozens of small towns in Colorado have banded together to protest new wastewater treatment permits that are designed to protect state rivers and streams, saying they contain new rules that are too costly to implement and they haven’t had time to make the necessary changes to comply. The controversy comes as climate change and drought reduce stream flows and cause water temperatures to rise, and as population growth increases the amount of wastewater being discharged to Colorado’s rivers.
By Jerd Smith, Sen. Byron Pelton| Fort Morgan Times Verified Dozens of small towns in Colorado have banded together to protest new wastewater treatment permits that are designed to protect state rivers and streams, saying they contain new rules that are too costly to implement and they haven’t had time to make the necessary changes to comply. ‘I told the CDPHE if they continue down this road, the folks out in the rural areas are about ready to tell them to pound sand.’Sen.
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Water Education Colorado
Water Education Colorado is a nonprofit organization founded in 2002, based in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is to promote a sustainable water future for the state by educating residents about water-related challenges and solutions. The organization operates statewide, providing policy-neutral news, educational resources, and public engagement programs. Water Education Colorado develops materials to inform the public about water conservation, policy, and science. It hosts events, workshops, and discussions to encourage community involvement in water decision-making. The organization also delivers balanced information on water issues through various publications and digital platforms. Collaborating with government agencies and academic institutions, it aims to enhance water literacy across Colorado. Its initiatives target a wide audience, including the general public, policymakers, educators, and water professionals, ensuring that all Coloradans are engaged in addressing water scarcity, quality, and infrastructure challenges.
Denver, United States
+1 303-377-4433
Founded: 2002