The reports section covers a large variety of topics. Some examples include updates on the AWQA program and yearly crop reports completed by the county agriculture commissioners. For hard copies of these reports, please contact Lisa Lurie Contact Info
AWQA 2006-2007 Annual Report (968 KB PDF)
This report summarizes AWQA activities and accomplishments during 2006-2007. The case studies highlighted in this report are written for a wide audience and provide a quick overview of AWQA success. |
2005 A Successful Year for AWQA (1.7 MB PDF)
This report highlights some of AWQA's success during 2005. |
2005 Annual Report (493K PDF)
A report that details the accomplishments and challenges for AWQA during 2005. |
Fact Sheet 2005 (787K PDF)
This one page document highlights AWQA accomplishments in 2005. |
Land-Sea Partnerships (1MB PDF)
This five year summary report describes the successful work of farmers, ranchers and AWQA since the release of the Agriculture and Rural Lands Plan from 1999 - 2004. |
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Agriculture and Rural Lands Plan
The Agriculture and Rural Lands Action Plan was developed in 1999 to address agricultural water quality issues related to the Sanctuary such as erosion control, nutrient runoff, and persistent pesticides.
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Agriculture and Rural Lands Plan online |
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Annual Watershed Working Group Reports
These reports provide a summary of work done by the Watershed Working Groups in three counties. These groups our led by local farmers and ranchers with the support of the county Farm Bureau and the Agriculture Water Quality Alliance.
2005
Monterey County
San Mateo County
2004
Santa Clara and San Benito Counties
San Mateo County
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Elkhorn Slough Watershed: Permit Coordination Program 2004 Implementation
This program has been on the cutting edge of providing assistance
for removing disincentive to implement conservation on the ground in the
Elkhorn Watershed for over six years. The Elkhorn Permit Coordination
Program is currently in review for renewal and should be back online in
2006. In the mean time, enjoy reading about the projects and practices
that have been implemented and the ongoing maintenance of existing
practices in the watershed.
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2004 Pescadero-Butano Watershed Assessment (8.64MB PDF)
This assessment was completed by Environmental Science Associates for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The Pescadero-Butano Watershed Assessment was undertaken to assess current habitat conditions
for Coho salmon and Steelhead trout in the watershed, and to identify factors limiting the quality
and extent of salmonid habitat. The overall goal of the project is to develop a scientific basis for
future management plans and actions related to restoration of the watershed and the salmonid
fishery. The assessment was done in conjunction with agricultural demonstration projects developed by the San Mateo County Farm Bureau, as part of the Sanctuary’s Agriculture and Rural Lands Plan. Coastal Watershed Council conducted water quality monitoring with a team of volunteers. This assessment was managed by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and funded by a 319(h) grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. |
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2004 Upper Pajaro River Sediment Assessment (54MB PDF)
The Pajaro River Watershed is one of the largest riverine systems entering the Monterey Bay and drains an area of approximately 1,300 square miles of land on the Central Coast of California. The Upper Pajaro River Sediment Assessment was developed for the 202 square miles of the upper northeastern portions of the watershed. The assessment characterizes erosion and sedimentation dynamics in Llagas and Uvas Creeks, including an evaluation of sediment conditions, erosion risk, and potential impacts to beneficial uses with the watershed. The assessment was done in conjunction with landowner outreach by the Santa Clara County Farm Bureau, as part of the Sanctuary’s Agriculture and Rural Lands Plan. This assessment was managed by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and funded by a grant from the State Water Resources Control Board. |
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2001 Nitrate Management Survey Results Report (6.31MB PDF)
In May 2001, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) released the Nitrate Management Survey to 314 Salinas Valley farm owners and/or growers. The respondents answered questions that outlined five categories of nitrogen fertilizer use and on-farm nitrate management. Over one-third, or 107 of the farm owners and/or growers returned the survey representing almost half of the irrigated acres in the entire Salinas Valley. The high response of this voluntary survey showed a commitment to, an interest in, and a concern for the management of nitrate in the Salinas Valley. |
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2001 Nitrate Management Survey Results Report Interpretation (25K PDF)
This is an interpretation summary for the 2001 Nitrate Management Survey Results Report, Salinas Valley, California - August 2002. The “represented acreage” is the sum of acres managed, operated, or otherwise associated with the respondents who answered affirmatively to each question where 100% is equal to 98,858 acres. Each category of the survey is examined and a baseline interpretation of responses for nitrate management practices is discussed accordingly. |
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County Crop Reports
These are annual reports completed by the Ag Commissioner per county. They include the total acreage and production value of each crop in the county. Only 2005 crop reports are listed here, but other years can be found here.
2005
Monterey County Crop Report (1.77MB PDF)
San Benito County Crop Report (538K PDF)
San Luis Obispo County Crop Report (897K PDF)
Santa Clara County Crop Report (1.03MB PDF)
San Mateo County Crop Report (190K PDF)
Santa Cruz County Crop Report (303K PDF)
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Crop Statistics
Crop statistics are available on this web site here. |