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Water Quality Resources<\/h1>\n

The AWQP program builds on a foundation of nearly three decades of research experience, the evaluation of farmer-driven practices<\/strong>, and ongoing stakeholder feedback and contributions.<\/p>\n

The CSU branch of the AWQP is responsible for providing the research, education and training on agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs).<\/strong> These BMPs target methods to minimize the impact of fertilizer and pesticide applications on Colorado\u2019s drinking water sources.<\/p>\n

The success of our program is rooted in the strong relationships<\/strong> cultivated over the years working with the agricultural community and numerous private and public entities in the state of Colorado.<\/p>\n

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Tools<\/a> | Videos<\/a> | Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tools<\/h3>\n

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The Agricultural Water Quality Database<\/a> contains a repository of groundwater and surface water data collected by the CDA branch of the AWQP.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Colorado Regulation 85 Resources<\/a><\/p>\n

Passed in 2012, Regulation 85 reduces nutrient pollution in Colorado waterways, like lakes, rivers, and streams.<\/p>\n

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The CSU Nutrient Clearing House site<\/a>\u00a0is designed to provide Colorado producers one location where they can find resources to efficiently manage nutrients in their crop and livestock operations.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0WISE<\/a>\u00a0(Water Irrigation Scheduler for Efficient Application) is an award winning cloud-based tool for irrigation scheduling. WISE was initially developed for Colorado, but more locations are being added as additional online weather networks become available.<\/p>\n

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The One Water Solutions Institute tool<\/a> helps provide information for decision makers to evaluate management options for wastewater, storm water and agricultural operations in Colorado. The Clean Center\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0purpose is to demonstrate sustainable solutions for reduction of nutrient pollution in water resources.<\/p>\n

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The Water Quality Interpretation tool<\/a> has been created to help citizens evaluate drinking, livestock and irrigation water quality test results. The tool was developed by water experts at Colorado State University with input from colleagues at land-grant universities in the western U.S.<\/p>\n

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CSU AWQP Drones for Water Quality Research<\/p>\n

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Colorado Producers Drought BMPs<\/p>\n

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Edge of Field Monitoring Installation (2019)<\/p>\n

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NRCS Edge of Field Monitor: Specialty Crops Field Day (2020)<\/p>\n

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Irrigation Innovation Consortium Virtual Field Day Tour (2020)<\/p>\n

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Webinar on Cynaotoxins, Nutrients and Public Health (2017)<\/p>\n

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BMP Filter Strip Monitoring Installation (2019)<\/p>\n

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Agricultural Water Quality Program: Mission Statement (2023)<\/yt-formatted-string><\/p>\n

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Agricultural Water Quality Program: Using Low Cost Technology for Agricultural Research (2024)<\/yt-formatted-string><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Conservation Water Sampler: DIY vs Industry Standard\u200b<\/p>\n

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Regulation 85, Colorado State (2017)<\/p>\n

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CSU Extension is currently working to update several of their resources and publications. As a result, several of our links in the section below may be temporarily unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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