Colorado Geological Survey
The Colorado Geological Survey is the primary source of soil hazard data specific to Colorado communities. Hazard-specific pages exist for the following hazards:
- Collapsible Soils (includes online viewer)
- Subsidence - Natural and Mines
- Expansive Soil and Rock
Colorado Water Conservation Board
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is the primary source of information related to Fluvial Hazard Zone mapping (although individual studies may exist in certain communities).
Natural Resources Conservation Service Colorado
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Colorado maintains soil surveys for Colorado. The NRCS also employs a State Conservationist that is a good contact for information about soils hazards.
Applicable Planning Tools and Strategies
Addressing Hazards in Plans and Policies
- Comprehensive Plan
- Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Exploratory Scenario Planning
- Parks and Open Space Plan
- Pre-disaster Planning
- Resilience Planning
Strengthening Incentives
- Development Agreement
- Density Bonus
- Transfer of Development Rights
Protecting Sensitive Areas
- 1041 Regulations
- Cluster Subdivision
- Conservation Easement
- Land Acquisition
- Overlay Zoning
Improving Site Development Standards
- Stormwater Ordinance
- Site-specific Assessment
- Subdivision and Site Design Standards
- Use-specific Standards
Improving Buildings and Infrastructure
- Building Code
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
Enhancing Administration and Procedures
- Application Submittal Requirements
- Community Engagement
- Funding for Mitigation Strategies
- Post-disaster Building Moratorium