{"id":4459,"date":"2019-06-13T09:12:49","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T15:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/?page_id=4459"},"modified":"2023-08-09T07:42:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T13:42:44","slug":"stormwater","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/stormwater\/","title":{"rendered":"STEP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:115px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:115px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/STEP-outdoor-main-photo-1.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-font-size:60px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:60;line-height:1;text-shadow:8px 2px 10px #4c4c4c;\">Stormwater<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-div hero-subtitle\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><div class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.1;text-shadow:8px 2px 10px #4c4c4c;\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">It makes the world green, that&#8217;s the power of STEP<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1px;--awb-padding-right:1px;--awb-padding-bottom:1px;--awb-padding-left:1px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;width:65.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h2>What is STEP?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Stormwater Transformation and Enhancement Program (STEP) <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">will bring a new life and a renewed utility to the High Line Canal as a green infrastructure system that provides for stormwater quality management. The High Line Canal Conservancy is working with Denver Water, Mile High Flood District and local jurisdictions through STEP to advance stormwater solutions in the Canal for both existing and new conditions. The main goals of STEP are to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan for and implement stormwater projects in the Canal to capture the benefits as green stormwater infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implement a collaborative management, maintenance, financial and operational model to advance stormwater projects in the Canal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube fusion-aligncenter\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FVIKJXKo1d4?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last step-sidebar\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:rgba(31,53,94,0.1);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(31,53,94,0.1);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:30.6666%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>RESOURCES<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about stormwater and the work the Conservancy and our partners are doing to formalize the Canal\u2019s function as a stormwater management system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/2023\/02\/denver-botanic-gardens-research-sheds-light-on-canals-stormwater-function\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Denver Botanic Gardens Research into Canal\u2019s Stormwater Function<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/2023\/02\/denver-botanic-gardens-research-sheds-light-on-canals-stormwater-function\/%22%EF%BF%BDHYPERLINK%20%22https:\/\/acrobat.adobe.com\/link\/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A991669a2-3c2e-424c-87e8-cdecc131d2be&viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pathway Guide for Implementing Stormwater Projects on the Canal (2022)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Benefit-Cost-Summary-Memo-FINAL.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Stacked Benefits of Managing Stormwater in the High Line Canal (2022)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2021-09\/right-choices-utility-case-examples.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">EPA\u2019s Analysis of the Multi-Benefits of the High Line Canal (2021)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/20181031-HLC-Master-Plan-Final-Report.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">High Line Canal Stormwater and Operations Master Plan (2018)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/2014-HLC-Stormwater-Feasibility-Study.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">High Line Canal Stormwater Feasibility Study (2014)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#eadec8;--awb-bg-color-hover:#eadec8;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-top:20px;width:65.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h2>Benefits of STEP<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any drop of water that falls into adjacent watersheds naturally drains toward the Canal. In many areas, stormwater already enters the Canal, while in other areas, stormwater is diverted away from the Canal. Managing stormwater in the Canal can provide many benefits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WATER<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Improves water quality, boosts water cycle support and upholds flood management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ENVIRONMENT<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Improves air quality, supports habitat and reduces the urban heat island effect<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COMMUNITY<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Encourages healthy lifestyles, builds climate resilience and enhances user experience stewardship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x5D1gimaWUo&t=11s\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1px;--awb-padding-right:1px;--awb-padding-bottom:1px;--awb-padding-left:1px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 class=\"p1 fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--fontsize: 18; line-height: 1.67; --minfontsize: 18;\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\"><b>STORMWATER PROJECTS UNDERWAY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">The Conservancy is working with our partners in the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW52350907 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/collaborative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW52350907 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Canal Collaborative<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\"> to help the Canal find new life as a green stormwater management system with multi-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">tiered<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\"> benefits for our region\u2019s water, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">environment, and communities. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">So far, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">12 miles of the Canal have been formalized for stormwater <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW52350907 BCX0\">management, with projects in Mirabelle Metro District, Douglas County, Littleton, Centennial, Greenwood Village, and Denver.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW52350907 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><iframe width=\"800\" height=\"800\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" \nsrc=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/a68e4fcc0783480d9cad0f3ae1295293\"><\/iframe><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_margin-top:20px;--button_margin-bottom:20px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/a68e4fcc0783480d9cad0f3ae1295293\"><i class=\"fa-external-link-alt fas button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">VIEW FULL MAP<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:15px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#000000;--awb-content-color:#5a5d62;--awb-icon-box-color:#808080;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#2ba0a3;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-4459-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b2c0eaacde5d2d172 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_b2c0eaacde5d2d172\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b2c0eaacde5d2d172\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#b2c0eaacde5d2d172\" href=\"#b2c0eaacde5d2d172\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Mirabelle Metro District <\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"b2c0eaacde5d2d172\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_b2c0eaacde5d2d172\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Solstice residential development to Plum Creek<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 3 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implemented in 2020<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: Solstice is a new residential development in Douglas County just south of Chatfield State Park. The developer has integrated the Canal into its stormwater system, treating stormwater before it reaches the Canal and pulling back the banks to allow for stormwater conveyance in the Canal channel. The developer is featuring the Canal at the center of the development, incorporating the Canal corridor into a 37-acre linear park that will expand the size of the open space on either side of the Canal. The developer has planted trees to reestablish vegetation in the area, leveraging the additional stormwater that will make its way to the Canal to enhance ecological health. Mirabelle Metro District is now responsible for managing this portion of the Canal while Douglas County will continue to maintain the trail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-6d13a1a5046d08d1f fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_6d13a1a5046d08d1f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6d13a1a5046d08d1f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#6d13a1a5046d08d1f\" href=\"#6d13a1a5046d08d1f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Douglas County <\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"6d13a1a5046d08d1f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_6d13a1a5046d08d1f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Spring Gulch to Marcy Gulch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 1.5 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implementation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: Douglas County has signed a license agreement with Denver Water to formalize stormwater discharging from Santa Fe Drive into the Canal at Spring Gulch. As part of Douglas County and the Colorado Department of Transportation\u2019s highway improvement project for Santa Fe Drive, an opportunity arose for the County to execute an agreement with Denver Water that formalizes the use of the Canal to convey existing stormwater from U.S. Highway 85. Stormwater runoff from the proposed highway improvement project will be pretreated before being discharged through an existing 72-inch storm sewer pipe that flows into the Canal. Douglas County will take responsibility for maintaining and managing this portion of Canal to ensure safe passage of stormwater.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1a8883ed5fd3b35b2 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\" href=\"#1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Littleton<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1a8883ed5fd3b35b2\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Windemere Street to Lee Gulch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 1 mile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implemented in 2020<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: The City of Littleton implemented its first stormwater project in the High Line Canal, allowing for a new outfall of stormwater that will flow from Windermere Street before it is released into the natural waterway at Lee Gulch. As a part of this project, the City of Littleton has taken over maintenance and management of the Canal in this section while South Suburban Parks and Recreation will continue to maintain the trail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-f4588c3a8474b3ff8 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_f4588c3a8474b3ff8\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"f4588c3a8474b3ff8\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#f4588c3a8474b3ff8\" href=\"#f4588c3a8474b3ff8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Centennial<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"f4588c3a8474b3ff8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_f4588c3a8474b3ff8\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Marion Street to Big Dry Creek<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 1.5 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implemented 2021<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: As part of the Franklin Elementary School redevelopment project, stormwater is now being discharged through an existing outfall at Franklin Street. As this project is in Centennial, the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA) will take over management and maintenance of the channel. SEMSWA\u2019s project extends from Marion Street to the Big Dry Creek waste gate located at the southern end of deKoevend Park. South Suburban Parks and Recreation will continue to maintain the trail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a7df47fba46b7d178 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a7df47fba46b7d178\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a7df47fba46b7d178\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#a7df47fba46b7d178\" href=\"#a7df47fba46b7d178\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Greenwood Village <\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"a7df47fba46b7d178\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a7df47fba46b7d178\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Orchard Road (west of University) to Little Dry Creek<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 2.5 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implemented in 2019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: Greenwood Village has formalized stormwater that reaches the High Line Canal across 2.5 miles from Orchard Road to the jurisdictional boundary just east of Steele Street. Greenwood Village now maintains the Canal and the trail through this area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-a86ba5eaa9bf9feec fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-1\" data-target=\"#a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\" href=\"#a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Denver<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_a86ba5eaa9bf9feec\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location: Hampden Ave to I-25<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Length: 2 miles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Status: Implemented in 2021<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Description: The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure implemented an innovative stormwater project along the Canal from Hampden Ave to I-25, including along Eisenhower Park and Wellshire Golf Course. The project includes three water quality berms in the Canal to improve water quality, four forebays to clean water before it reaches the Canal and two water quality vaults to remove trash and sediment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1px;--awb-padding-right:1px;--awb-padding-bottom:1px;--awb-padding-left:1px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;width:65.3333%; margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"StormwaterFAQ\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\">Stormwater FAQs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:15px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;--awb-content-color:#5a5d62;--awb-icon-box-color:#808080;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#2ba0a3;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:400;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-4459-2\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5063032dcdb853a10 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5063032dcdb853a10\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5063032dcdb853a10\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#5063032dcdb853a10\" href=\"#5063032dcdb853a10\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is stormwater?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5063032dcdb853a10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5063032dcdb853a10\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i3W_8extCvU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Stormwater is precipitation that runs off impervious surfaces, such as driveways, parking lots or rooftops, and flows into storm drains and eventually into our waterways.<\/p>\n<p>Stormwater either filtrates through pervious or permeable, natural surfaces such as soil or grass, or runs off impervious or hard surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks and streets and escapes natural cleansing by plants and soil. If stormwater hits wetlands, forests and grasslands, these natural resources can hold excess water in place, filtering out sediment and pollutants before they reach waterways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-647d9b912d5e94c4a fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_647d9b912d5e94c4a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"647d9b912d5e94c4a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#647d9b912d5e94c4a\" href=\"#647d9b912d5e94c4a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is it important to manage stormwater?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"647d9b912d5e94c4a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_647d9b912d5e94c4a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Stormwater runoff is a significant cause of environmental degradation of our waterways. As stormwater drains toward waterways, it can pick up contaminants, polluting the runoff that may cause harmful effects on water supplies, recreation areas, fisheries and wildlife. Managing stormwater with green infrastructure can significantly reduce these negative effects, while also decreasing the risk of flooding.<\/p>\n<p>As the Denver metro area continues to urbanize with more impervious surfaces, stormwater runoff will only increase, leading to higher chances of urban flooding and decreased water quality.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4483 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs.png\" alt=\"Stormwater Impervious Graphs\" width=\"1100\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-200x70.png 200w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-400x139.png 400w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-600x209.png 600w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-800x279.png 800w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs-1024x357.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stormwater-impervious-graphs.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-ce8a4ad87580a3305 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_ce8a4ad87580a3305\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ce8a4ad87580a3305\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#ce8a4ad87580a3305\" href=\"#ce8a4ad87580a3305\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is green infrastructure?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ce8a4ad87580a3305\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_ce8a4ad87580a3305\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sCGACDKwSkU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Green infrastructure is a sustainable, cost-effective resilient approach to managing wet and dry weather impacts by mimicking the natural environment to slow down stormwater runoff. It relies on the use of vegetation, soils, roots and natural processes to manage stormwater, improve water quality and provides a host of other environmental, social and economic benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Green infrastructure helps to minimize the amount of unmanaged stormwater going into our natural waterways and comes in a variety of sizes ranging from large-scale naturally occurring systems like forests and floodplains to smaller, engineered systems built to mimic these larger systems, including stormwater planters, bioretention\/rain gardens.<\/p>\n<p>Types that will be used in the High Line Canal include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4550\" src=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention.jpg\" alt=\"Stormwater Berms and Detention Facilities\" width=\"2332\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-200x66.jpg 200w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-400x131.jpg 400w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-600x197.jpg 600w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-768x252.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-800x262.jpg 800w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-1024x335.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention-1200x393.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/berms-detention.jpg 2332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2332px) 100vw, 2332px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5f189ba065450c33a fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5f189ba065450c33a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5f189ba065450c33a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#5f189ba065450c33a\" href=\"#5f189ba065450c33a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What funding supports STEP?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5f189ba065450c33a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5f189ba065450c33a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33\">\n<p class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Support for STEP is provided by a grant from the Pisces Foundation, which seeks ways to accelerate to a world where people and nature thrive together. The program has also been supported by the JPB Foundation through the Funders\u2019 Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities, an administrative partner in issuing and managing this grant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-c42efc2865b6f56a5 fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_c42efc2865b6f56a5\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c42efc2865b6f56a5\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#c42efc2865b6f56a5\" href=\"#c42efc2865b6f56a5\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What partnerships support STEP?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c42efc2865b6f56a5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_c42efc2865b6f56a5\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39\">\n<p data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\">Partnerships supporting this work include <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Stormwater Permittees for Local Awareness of Stream Health (SPLASH) and the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">SPLASH is located in the Arapahoe County area. Members work together to educate the public about ways to reduce the pollution that may make it into local bodies of water. <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashco.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about SPLASH<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-fontsize=\"18\" data-lineheight=\"30.06px\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-41\">\n<p>As part of the Canal Collaborative, STAC is comprised of jurisdictional stormwater managers and engineers along with Denver Water and Mile High Flood District representatives met every other month to provide technical expertise and direction on using the Canal for stormwater management as a One Water system. For\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/collaborative\/\">more information on the Canal Collaborative, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-5b446b1151a824d0a fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_5b446b1151a824d0a\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"5b446b1151a824d0a\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#5b446b1151a824d0a\" href=\"#5b446b1151a824d0a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the EPA Augmented Alternatives Analysis (AAA) for the High Line Canal?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"5b446b1151a824d0a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_5b446b1151a824d0a\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>The Conservancy completed work with EPA\u2019s Offices of Wastewater Management and Community Revitalization. EPA\u2019s AAA method incorporates community priorities with technical evaluations to find affordable and effective One Water solutions. Over the course of a year, the Conservancy gathered community input on priorities and used those priorities to determine goals, objectives and metrics in collaboration with the STEP technical leadership team to quantify the multiple benefits of repurposing the Canal as green stormwater infrastructure. This 10-step process culminated in a cost benefits analysis that applied different alternatives for treating stormwater in the Canal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us4.campaign-archive.com\/?e=__test_email__&u=9c39d8aa31136c004dc3899fd&id=7bb173d8f6\">Click here to read the final EPA AAA report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/EPA-Study-Results_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for an\u00a0infographic of the EPA AAA study results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sustainable-water-infrastructure\/planning-sustainable-water-infrastructure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for EPA\u2019s Sustainable Water Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Additional resources:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/21-STEP-AAA-Goals-and-Objectives-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Conservancy\u2019s U.S. EPA AAA Goals and Objectives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/2021\/04\/aaa-case-study-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The High Line Canal as a Case Study Part I<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/2021\/07\/aaa-case-study-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The High Line Canal as a Case Study Part II<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7c05c7f317fa5805d fusion-toggle-has-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#2ba0a3;\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7c05c7f317fa5805d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7c05c7f317fa5805d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-4459-2\" data-target=\"#7c05c7f317fa5805d\" href=\"#7c05c7f317fa5805d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the Stacked Benefits Analaysis for the High Line Canal?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7c05c7f317fa5805d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7c05c7f317fa5805d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\">We are pleased to announce the completion of the stacked benefits analysis for the High Line Canal in collaboration with our jurisdictional partners and with financial support from the Pisces Foundation and The Funder\u2019s Network.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The High Line Canal Conservancy (HLCC) and its partners, including Denver Water, Mile High Flood District (MHFD) and the 11 adjacent jurisdictions, are creating a 71\u2010mile linear park\u2010like feature in the Denver metropolitan area with a primary focus on transforming the former irrigation canal into a regional stormwater management structure and enhanced public green space. In 2018, these partners established STEP with the overarching goal to:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Continue to plan for and implement a transformation of the Canal into an inspiring model utilizing smart water planning that demonstrates the benefits of integrated stormwater and urban watershed management for the ecological, physical and social health of our community while protecting precious freshwater resources for our rivers and streams.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Program objectives include working on a range of green stormwater infrastructure issues such as finance models, maintenance plans, and education and leadership development along with an objective to specifically support \u201cthe identification, advancement, and enlargement of a pipeline of stormwater projects that will demonstrate the benefits of smart water approaches for managing stormwater in the HLC.\u201d\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Benefit-Cost-Summary-Memo-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read the full technical memo.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis-.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10648 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis-.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--200x66.png 200w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--400x132.png 400w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--600x198.png 600w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--800x264.png 800w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--1200x396.png 1200w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis--1536x507.png 1536w, https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Stormwater-stacked-benefit-analysis-.png 1559w\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1px;--awb-padding-right:1px;--awb-padding-bottom:1px;--awb-padding-left:1px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:1px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><video preload=\"preload\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><source src=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/HLC-water-detention.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#4d868e;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p>Community input is more important than ever as the Conservancy focuses on implementing critical project across all 71 miles. Get involved!<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_accent_color:#4d868e;--button_border_color:#4d868e;--button_accent_hover_color:#4d868e;--button_border_hover_color:#4d868e;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#ffffff;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/speakupforthecanal\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Speak Up for the Canal<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><p>Together, we are making strides towards preserving, protecting and enhancing the Canal. Learn more!<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#4d868e;--button_border_color:#4d868e;--button_accent_hover_color:#4d868e;--button_border_hover_color:#4d868e;--button_gradient_top_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#ffffff;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#ffffff;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/highlinecanal.org\/resources\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">READ THE PROGRESS REPORT<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-background-color:#d15f27;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center donate-cta\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-right:auto;--awb-margin-bottom:25px;--awb-margin-left:auto;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.17;\"><b>Support Our Work To Transition the Canal into a Green Stormwater Management System By Making A Gift Today.<\/b><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span \" 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