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2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Utah Board of Water Resources! It was originally named the Utah Water and Power Board in 1947. The Board administers revolving funds to develop new water projects and refurbish aging projects throughout the state of Utah. Seventy-five years, 1,530 projects, and $988M in Board Funding. From dam development and upgrades, to water data collection and planning, and hundreds of critical projects in between, the Board has worked hard to protect Utah's water. Now more than ever, they're committed to collaboration with the water community to address the challenges ahead of us.

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2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the Utah Board of Water Resources! It was originally named the Utah Water and Power Board in 1947. The Board administers revolving funds to develop new water projects and refurbish aging projects throughout the state of Utah. Seventy-five years, 1,530 projects, and $988M in Board Funding. From dam development and upgrades, to water data collection and planning, and hundreds of critical projects in between, the Board has worked hard to protect Utah's water. Now more than ever, they're committed to collaboration with the water community to address the challenges ahead of us.

The 41-member State Water Strategy Advisory Team released this draft 50-year water management plan on June 15, 2017 with 11 broad recommendations to the governor. Public comments will be received through June 26, 2017. A public comment meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. June 28 in the State Office Building's auditorium. The final document is due to the governor on July 19. Governor Gary R. Herbert convened the team in 2013 — the year of the state's first water summit — and directed them to host multiple listening sessions throughout Utah to get a picture of both urban and rural water challenges. The challenge is that Utah is the second driest state in the nation and one of the fastest growing. "At the convergence of those two realities is the challenge of how we will provide water for a population that will double by 2060, while maintaining healthy farms and rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers." Climate change adds to the challenges. Climate projections from the state climatologist show a significant decrease in snowpack. "Snowpack provides more water storage capacity than all of Utah's man-made reservoirs, so that loss of snowpack would substantially reduce Utah's current water storage capacity." The draft plan identifies many improvement that could be made to ensure the state has a robust, clean water supply into 2060 — when the state's population is expected to double. The draft report notes a compelling need to conduct more education on water conservation for the general public and also urged metering for secondary water systems. Water use data needs to be more readily available, and the state should work with partners in the pursuit of a public education center for water. Multiple agencies like the state and federal government offer a bevy of information on water-related topics, but there isn't a central clearinghouse where that information is easily navigable. The state, too, is staring at $16 billion in costs to replace and repair existing infrastructur

Utah faces a daunting challenge. We have the distinction of being both one of the driest states in the nation and one of the fastest growing. At the convergence of those two realities is the challenge of providing water for a population that is projected to nearly double by 2060 while maintaining strong farms and industries and healthy rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers. This challenge is magnified by climate projections from the State Climatologist that show a significant decrease in Utah's snowpack, which presently provides more annual water storage capacity than all of Utah's human-made reservoirs combined. In 2013, Governor Gary R. Herbert invited a group of stakeholders with extensive backgrounds in various aspects of water and with a diverse set of perspectives to form the State Water Strategy Advisory Team. He tasked them to (1) solicit and evaluate potential water management strategies; (2) frame various water management options and the implications of those options for public feedback; and, (3) based on broad input, develop a set of recommended strategies and ideas to be considered as part of a 50-year water plan. Despite the often-contentious nature of water policy debate, the Team engaged in earnest discussion and reached agreement on the set of critical issues and strategy recommendations contained in this document, that if studied and advanced will help ensure a vibrant and sustainable water future. This document represents the culmination of a collaborative four-year effort that solicited input from thousands of Utahns through public meetings, written comments, an online survey, and a random-sample poll. The result of these efforts, as published here, lays the foundation for much needed water policy dialogue and collaborative decision-making.

Utah faces a daunting challenge. We have the distinction of being both one of the driest states in the nation and one of the fastest growing. At the convergence of those two realities is the challenge of providing water for a population that is projected to nearly double by 2060 while maintaining strong farms and industries and healthy rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers. This challenge is magnified by climate projections from the State Climatologist that show a significant decrease in Utah's snowpack, which presently provides more annual water storage capacity than all of Utah's human-made reservoirs combined. In 2013, Governor Gary R. Herbert invited a group of stakeholders with extensive backgrounds in various aspects of water and with a diverse set of perspectives to form the State Water Strategy Advisory Team. He tasked them to (1) solicit and evaluate potential water management strategies; (2) frame various water management options and the implications of those options for public feedback; and, (3) based on broad input, develop a set of recommended strategies and ideas to be considered as part of a 50-year water plan. Despite the often-contentious nature of water policy debate, the Team engaged in earnest discussion and reached agreement on the set of critical issues and strategy recommendations contained in this document, that if studied and advanced will help ensure a vibrant and sustainable water future. This document represents the culmination of a collaborative four-year effort that solicited input from thousands of Utahns through public meetings, written comments, an online survey, and a random-sample poll. The result of these efforts, as published here, lays the foundation for much needed water policy dialogue and collaborative decision-making.

The 41-member State Water Strategy Advisory Team released this draft 50-year water management plan on June 15, 2017 with 11 broad recommendations to the governor. Public comments will be received through June 26, 2017. A public comment meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. June 28 in the State Office Building's auditorium. The final document is due to the governor on July 19. Governor Gary R. Herbert convened the team in 2013 — the year of the state's first water summit — and directed them to host multiple listening sessions throughout Utah to get a picture of both urban and rural water challenges. The challenge is that Utah is the second driest state in the nation and one of the fastest growing. "At the convergence of those two realities is the challenge of how we will provide water for a population that will double by 2060, while maintaining healthy farms and rivers, lakes, wetlands, and aquifers." Climate change adds to the challenges. Climate projections from the state climatologist show a significant decrease in snowpack. "Snowpack provides more water storage capacity than all of Utah's man-made reservoirs, so that loss of snowpack would substantially reduce Utah's current water storage capacity." The draft plan identifies many improvement that could be made to ensure the state has a robust, clean water supply into 2060 — when the state's population is expected to double. The draft report notes a compelling need to conduct more education on water conservation for the general public and also urged metering for secondary water systems. Water use data needs to be more readily available, and the state should work with partners in the pursuit of a public education center for water. Multiple agencies like the state and federal government offer a bevy of information on water-related topics, but there isn't a central clearinghouse where that information is easily navigable. The state, too, is staring at $16 billion in costs to replace and repair existing infrastructur

This Storm Water Management Plan is submitted to the State of Utah, Division of Water Quality for the discharge of municipal storm water under Phase II of the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This Storm Water Management Plan applies to UDOT storm water conveyance systems in areas designated by the EPA. This Storm Water Management Plan is designed to limit the discharge of pollutants to UDOT’s storm water systems to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). This plan consists of various best management practices (BMP’s) that help to achieve the goals outlined in 40CFR 122.34(b), Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Federal Clean Water Act and State of Utah Storm Water Regulations (UAC R317-8-3.8).

This Storm Water Management Plan is submitted to the State of Utah, Division of Water Quality for the discharge of municipal storm water under Phase II of the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This Storm Water Management Plan applies to UDOT storm water conveyance systems in areas designated by the EPA. This Storm Water Management Plan is designed to limit the discharge of pollutants to UDOT’s storm water systems to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). This plan consists of various best management practices (BMP’s) that help to achieve the goals outlined in 40CFR 122.34(b), Section 402(p)(3)(B) of the Federal Clean Water Act and State of Utah Storm Water Regulations (UAC R317-8-3.8).

Storm water and TMDLs powerpoint.

Storm water and TMDLs powerpoint.

Big East Lake is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired waterbody because dissolved oxygen does not meet State water quality standards. In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the Uinta National Forest (WCNF) collected data from Big East Lake from August 2004 to August 2005 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

Mill Hollow Reservoir is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired water body because of high total phosphorus concentrations and pH values that exceed State water quality standards (Utah, State of. 2006). In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the Uinta National Forest (UNF) collected data from Mill Hollow Reservoir from March 2006 to August 2006 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

Lower Gooseberry Reservoir is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired water body because dissolved oxygen and pH do not meet State water quality standards. In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the U.S. Forest Service collected data from Lower Gooseberry Reservoir from March 2006 to January 2007 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

This document represents the findings of an EPA Clean Lakes Study (1996) submitted by the Division of Water Quality which fully assessed the conditions of the lake and determined nutrient sources and loadings from the watershed. The conclusions of the study found that nutrients sources in the watershed and in the lake were minimal and recommended options in-lake treatments for fishery maintenance.

Nine Mile Reservoir has been identified as water quality limited due to low dissolved oxygen and excess phosphorus loading to the reservoir from the surrounding watershed. The State of Utah has designated the beneficial uses of the reservoir as secondary contact recreation (2B), cold water game fish and the associated food chain (3A), and agricultural water supply (4). The cold water game fish designated use (3A) was identified as not supported on the State of Utah’s 2006 303(d) list of impaired waters. However, analysis of current water quality in Nine Mile Reservoir and its tributaries indicates that the reservoir is meeting all designated beneficial uses. Since anthropogenic activities are not impairing water quality, Nine Mile Reservoir is recommended to be placed in Category 5B of the State of Utah's 303(d) list and requested for removal from the current listing of impaired waters.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2008 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality improvement efforts and achievements for the year 2008 (report summary). Similar to 2007, for the year of 2008, Park City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) achieved some very significant benchmarks that will have a direct benefit to improving the East Canyon Creek and Silver Creek Watersheds. Furthermore, many of the departmental environmental goals that were established last year were again exceeded this year as well as the continued expansion of conservation programs related to the control of non-point source pollution (NPS). Additionally, PCMC Building Department has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental institutional controls, which also play a very important role for improving water quality within both watersheds. For the year 2009, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that stated, the following content summarizes the 2008 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Big East Lake is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired waterbody because dissolved oxygen does not meet State water quality standards. In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the Uinta National Forest (WCNF) collected data from Big East Lake from August 2004 to August 2005 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

This document represents the findings of an EPA Clean Lakes Study (1996) submitted by the Division of Water Quality which fully assessed the conditions of the lake and determined nutrient sources and loadings from the watershed. The conclusions of the study found that nutrients sources in the watershed and in the lake were minimal and recommended options in-lake treatments for fishery maintenance.

Lower Gooseberry Reservoir is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired water body because dissolved oxygen and pH do not meet State water quality standards. In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the U.S. Forest Service collected data from Lower Gooseberry Reservoir from March 2006 to January 2007 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

Mill Hollow Reservoir is listed by the State of Utah as an impaired water body because of high total phosphorus concentrations and pH values that exceed State water quality standards (Utah, State of. 2006). In partnership with Utah Division of Water Quality (UDWQ), the Uinta National Forest (UNF) collected data from Mill Hollow Reservoir from March 2006 to August 2006 to provide recent detailed water quality information to support a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) analysis.

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Nine Mile Reservoir has been identified as water quality limited due to low dissolved oxygen and excess phosphorus loading to the reservoir from the surrounding watershed. The State of Utah has designated the beneficial uses of the reservoir as secondary contact recreation (2B), cold water game fish and the associated food chain (3A), and agricultural water supply (4). The cold water game fish designated use (3A) was identified as not supported on the State of Utah’s 2006 303(d) list of impaired waters. However, analysis of current water quality in Nine Mile Reservoir and its tributaries indicates that the reservoir is meeting all designated beneficial uses. Since anthropogenic activities are not impairing water quality, Nine Mile Reservoir is recommended to be placed in Category 5B of the State of Utah's 303(d) list and requested for removal from the current listing of impaired waters.

Utah assesses the quality of its surface water resources to protect it for drinking, fishing, boating, irrigation, stock watering, and supporting aquatic wildlife. Ground water is assessed to protect it for drinking, agricultural, and industrial use. Data are compared against State water quality standards to determine beneficial use support. Various reports are written and disseminated to project sponsors, local and state officials, government and private entities and the public to expand the awareness of the need to protect and enhance the water quality of ground water, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. In addition, water quality data are used to identify impaired water bodies and establish water quality goals for implementing projects to restore or protect water quality. Water quality data are also collected to do determine discharge permit limits and to assure that permit requirements under the Utah Pollution Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) program are being met, to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpoint source projects, and to do TMDL analyses for selected water bodies or watersheds.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2007 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2007 (Addendum 1.0). Similar to 2006, the year of 2007 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year were exceeded as well as the continued expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role for improvingwater quality within both watersheds. For the year 2008, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that stated, the following content summarizes the 2007 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Utah assesses the quality of its surface water resources to protect it for drinking, fishing, boating, irrigation, stock watering, and supporting aquatic wildlife. Ground water is assessed to protect it for drinking, agricultural, and industrial use. Data are compared against State water quality standards to determine beneficial use support. Various reports are written and disseminated to project sponsors, local and state officials, government and private entities and the public to expand the awareness of the need to protect and enhance the water quality of ground water, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. In addition, water quality data are used to identify impaired water bodies and establish water quality goals for implementing projects to restore or protect water quality. Water quality data are also collected to do determine discharge permit limits and to assure that permit requirements under the Utah Pollution Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) program are being met, to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpoint source projects, and to do TMDL analyses for selected water bodies or watersheds.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2007 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2007 (Addendum 1.0). Similar to 2006, the year of 2007 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year were exceeded as well as the continued expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role for improvingwater quality within both watersheds. For the year 2008, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that stated, the following content summarizes the 2007 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Utah assesses the quality of its surface water resources to protect it for drinking, fishing, boating, irrigation, stock watering, and supporting aquatic wildlife. Ground water is assessed to protect it for drinking, agricultural, and industrial use. Data are compared against State water quality standards to determine beneficial use support. Various reports are written and disseminated to project sponsors, local and state officials, government and private entities and the public to expand the awareness of the need to protect and enhance the water quality of ground water, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. In addition, water quality data are used to identify impaired water bodies and establish water quality goals for implementing projects to restore or protect water quality. Water quality data are also collected to do determine discharge permit limits and to assure that permit requirements under the Utah Pollution Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) program are being met, to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpoint source projects, and to do TMDL analyses for selected water bodies or watersheds.

Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act as amended, each State is required to identify those assessment units (AUs) for which existing pollution controls are not stringent enough to implement state water quality standards. Thus, those waters or assessment units (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams) that are not currently achieving or are not expected to achieve those standards are identified as water quality limited. An assessment unit is considered water quality limited when it is known that its water quality does not meet applicable water quality standards or is not expected to meet applicable water quality standards. Assessment units can be water quality limited due to point sources of pollutants, non point sources of pollutants or both. Examples of pollutants that can cause beneficial use impairment include chemicals for which there are numeric standards (e.g., ammonia, chlorine, organic compounds and trace elements), and pathogens.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2006 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2006 (Addendum 1). Similar to 2005, the year of 2006 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year were exceeded as well as the continued expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role for improvingwater quality within the watersheds. For the year 2007, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following content summarizes the 2006 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Utah assesses the quality of its surface water resources to protect it for drinking, fishing, boating, irrigation, stock watering, and supporting aquatic wildlife. Ground water is assessed to protect it for drinking, agricultural, and industrial use. Data are compared against State water quality standards to determine beneficial use support. Various reports are written and disseminated to project sponsors, local and state officials, government and private entities and the public to expand the awareness of the need to protect and enhance the water quality of ground water, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs. In addition, water quality data are used to identify impaired water bodies and establish water quality goals for implementing projects to restore or protect water quality. Water quality data are also collected to do determine discharge permit limits and to assure that permit requirements under the Utah Pollution Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) program are being met, to evaluate the effectiveness of nonpoint source projects, and to do TMDL analyses for selected water bodies or watersheds.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2006 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2006 (Addendum 1). Similar to 2005, the year of 2006 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year were exceeded as well as the continued expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role for improvingwater quality within the watersheds. For the year 2007, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following content summarizes the 2006 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

In accordance with Park City's Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2005 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2005 (Addendum 1). Similar to 2004, the year of 2005 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year have been completed in addition to the expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role in improvingwater quality within the watershed. For the year 2006, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following content summarizes the 2005 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Submit a Preliminary Evaluation Report for all proposed new surface water sources that will be used as a source of drinking water by a public water system. A new surface source is any source for which plans and specification were submitted after June 12, 2000. Submit the Preliminary Evaluation Report and the predesign submittal (refer to R309-515-5) at the same time, which allows for review at the same time. The Division of Drinking Water will not grant approval to begin construction, and, subsequently, to use a source, until the Preliminary Evaluation Report, the pre-design submittal, and the pre-construction submittal are reviewed and approved.

In accordance with Park City's Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2005 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2005 (Addendum 1). Similar to 2004, the year of 2005 has been very active in regards to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued effort to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan with the intent of improving water quality within Silver and East Canyon Creek watershed. Many of the department environmental goals that were established last year have been completed in addition to the expansion of conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play an important role in improvingwater quality within the watershed. For the year 2006, additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following content summarizes the 2005 Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year.

Submit a Preliminary Evaluation Report for all proposed new surface water sources that will be used as a source of drinking water by a public water system. A new surface source is any source for which plans and specification were submitted after June 12, 2000. Submit the Preliminary Evaluation Report and the predesign submittal (refer to R309-515-5) at the same time, which allows for review at the same time. The Division of Drinking Water will not grant approval to begin construction, and, subsequently, to use a source, until the Preliminary Evaluation Report, the pre-design submittal, and the pre-construction submittal are reviewed and approved.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2004 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2004. The year of 2004 has been very active in relation to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued efforts to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan and improve water quality within the watershed. Many of the department goals that were established last year have been completed in addition to the expansion of environmental and conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play a large role in improving water quality within the watershed. For the year 2004 additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following contentsummarizes the Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year 2004.

Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act as amended, each State is required to identify those assessment units (AUs) for which existing pollution controls are not stringent enough to implement state water quality standards. Thus, those waters or assessment units (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams) that are not currently achieving or are not expected to achieve those standards are identified as water quality limited. An assessment unit is considered water quality limited when it is known that its water quality does not meet applicable water quality standards or is not expected to meet applicable water quality standards. Assessment units can be water quality limited due to point sources of pollutants, nonpoint sources of pollutants or both. Examples of pollutants that can cause beneficial use impairment include chemicals for which there are numeric standards (e.g., ammonia, chlorine, organic compounds and trace elements), and pathogens.

In accordance with Park City’s Storm Water Management Plan, the purpose of this report is to submit to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) the 2004 Annual Report. The intent of this document is to report the City’s storm water quality efforts and achievements for the year 2004. The year of 2004 has been very active in relation to Park City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) continued efforts to fulfill the obligations within the Storm Water Management Plan and improve water quality within the watershed. Many of the department goals that were established last year have been completed in addition to the expansion of environmental and conservation practices related to controlling non-point source pollution (NPS) within the watershed. Furthermore, PCMC has also diligently enforced the City’s environmental ordinances, which also play a large role in improving water quality within the watershed. For the year 2004 additional storm water quality improvements will be pursued as well as maintaining the current program goals and achievements. With that said, the following contentsummarizes the Storm Water Management Plan activities for the year 2004.

Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act as amended, each State is required to identify those assessment units (AUs) for which existing pollution controls are not stringent enough to implement state water quality standards. Thus, those waters or assessment units (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams) that are not currently achieving or are not expected to achieve those standards are identified as water quality limited. An assessment unit is considered water quality limited when it is known that its water quality does not meet applicable water quality standards or is not expected to meet applicable water quality standards. Assessment units can be water quality limited due to point sources of pollutants, nonpoint sources of pollutants or both. Examples of pollutants that can cause beneficial use impairment include chemicals for which there are numeric standards (e.g., ammonia, chlorine, organic compounds and trace elements), and pathogens.

This fact sheet announces the new online storm water permitting system, provides an overview of the permit requirements, and answers common questions.

Clean water is Utah’s most precious resource. A locally driven water quality program is needed to protect this resource and ensure the prosperity of current and future generations. The Watershed Approach provides the framework for developing and implementing TMDL plans to restore and protect water quality.

Clean water is Utah’s most precious resource. A locally driven water quality program is needed to protect this resource and ensure the prosperity of current and future generations. The Watershed Approach provides the framework for developing and implementing TMDL plans to restore and protect water quality.

The State Water Plan Coordinating Committee was convened in April 1986 to prepare a comprehsensive state water plan which was released as the "Utah State Water Plan" in 1990 otherwise known as the "January 1990 State Water Plan". The plan provided the foundation and overall direction to establish and implement the state policy framework of water management. As a part of the state water planning process, more detailed plans were prepared beginning in 1992 for each of the 11 hydrologic basins in the state. These hydrologic basin plans identified potential conservation and development projects and described alternatives to satisfy the problems, needs and demands.

The State Water Plan Coordinating Committee was convened in April 1986 to prepare a comprehsensive state water plan which was released as the "Utah State Water Plan" in 1990 otherwise known as the "January 1990 State Water Plan". The plan provided the foundation and overall direction to establish and implement the state policy framework of water management. As a part of the state water planning process, more detailed plans were prepared beginning in 1992 for each of the 11 hydrologic basins in the state. These hydrologic basin plans identified potential conservation and development projects and described alternatives to satisfy the problems, needs and demands.

Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act as amended, each State is required to identify those waterbodies for which existing pollution controls are not stringent enough to implement state water quality standards. Thus, those waters or waterbodies (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams) that are not currently achieving or are not expected to achieve those standards are identified as water quality limited.

The State Water Plan Coordinating Committee was convened in April 1986 to prepare a comprehsensive state water plan which was released as the "Utah State Water Plan" in 1990 otherwise known as the "January 1990 State Water Plan". The plan provided the foundation and overall direction to establish and implement the state policy framework of water management. As a part of the state water planning process, more detailed plans were prepared beginning in 1992 for each of the 11 hydrologic basins in the state. These hydrologic basin plans identified potential conservation and development projects and described alternatives to satisfy the problems, needs and demands.

The State Water Plan Coordinating Committee was convened in April 1986 to prepare a comprehsensive state water plan which was released as the "Utah State Water Plan" in 1990 otherwise known as the "January 1990 State Water Plan". The plan provided the foundation and overall direction to establish and implement the state policy framework of water management. As a part of the state water planning process, more detailed plans were prepared beginning in 1992 for each of the 11 hydrologic basins in the state. These hydrologic basin plans identified potential conservation and development projects and described alternatives to satisfy the problems, needs and demands.

Pursuant to Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act as amended, each State is required to identify those waterbodies for which existing pollution controls are not stringent enough to implement state water quality standards. Thus, those waters or waterbodies (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams) that are not currently achieving or are not expected to achieve those standards are identified as water quality limited.

The Utah State Water Plan and river basin plans provide a framework to help coordinate water-related activities of local, state and federal agencies and to help Utah citizens better understand the various aspects of the state’s water resources. The State Water Plan is presented in 20 sections, each relating to a different concern or category, thus covering all aspects of Utah’s water resources. This status report prepared for the Utah Board of Water Resources provides an update of these plans for the five years since the State Water Plan was published in January 1990. The purpose of this report is to document progress towards resolving issues and implementing recommendations for the State Water Plan, Bear River Basin Plan and Kanab Creek/Virgin River Basin Plan during the 5-year (1990-1994) period since the State Water Plan was published. This report is designed to allow agencies to review their responsibilities to all the water issues and recommendations contained in the three plans. Major changes in basic data, programs and organizations which have occurred during this period are also described. This status report supplements the State Water Plan and should be placed with the plan’s other sections. Readers are encouraged to refer to these plans for a better understanding of this status report. The State Water Plan Coordinating Committee prepared the State Water Plan and river basin plans under the direction of the State Water Plan Steering Committee. Input was provided by cooperating state and federal agencies and a statewide local advisory group. In addition, preparation of the river basin plans was aided by input from local basin planning advisory groups. This provided a broad spectrum of interests and geographic representation.