Best Practices Database

The Natural Resources Law Center (NRLC) at CU Law is currently developing a free-access, searchable, database and supporting website for best management practices (BMPs). The NRLC has developed a beta version of the database/website in conjunction with project partners and advisors from government, industry, the conservation community, and academia. This test version, launched in January 2009, focuses on the Intermountain West (CO, MT, NM, UT, WY). It includes federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as well as voluntary practices currently in use, required, and/or recommended for protection of surface resources. This version is accessible at: http://www.oilandgasbmps.org/

There are four key deliverables associated with this work scope:

• A white paper (8 to 12 pages) that summarizes the needs and barriers for the region including a discussion of the application of EFD technologies to the region.
• A series of workshops (at least two) that will transfer EFD technologies to regional stakeholders.
• Take the beta version to a broader community of partners to refine and expand its functionality, add BMP data, and develop additional website support materials. Materials featured on the website will include projects of the EFD team and its alliance partners.
• A paper and presentation at a conference.