The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) has identified McPhee & Narraguinnep Reservoirs as not supporting their designated uses due to the presence of elevated fish tissue concentrations of mercury that have resulted in Fish Consumption Advisories. Mercury concentrations at the levels observed present a significant health risk to persons who consume listed fish from the reservoirs. Because McPhee & Narraguinnep Reservoirs do not support their designated uses, a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is required for mercury loading to the reservoirs. The purpose of this TMDL is to provide an estimate of pollutant loading reductions needed to restore the classified uses of McPhee and Narraguinnep reservoirs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, is supporting CDPHE in the development of this TMDL.
The FACWet was developed by surveying existing wetland rapid assessment methodologies and blending the best aspects these approaches with the most recent advances in wetland science.
The purpose of the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) Recovery Plan is to outline the coordination and support activities that occur in the recovery phase following a chemical event at Pueblo Chemical Depot (PCD). The term “recovery” includes measures to assess the hazard and perform other urgent tasks in the area affected by the emergency; a controlled process for reentry, restoration, and remediation; and provision of services to persons, businesses and other organizations affected by the emergency. The primary purpose of recovery activities is to protect public health and safety while returning the community to normal or near normal conditions.
