Going Organic Project #04-319-550-0
Summary
SCH Number
2006068104
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Going Organic Project #04-319-550-0
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/15/2006
Document Description
The project will accelerate the transition of 5,000 acres of irrigated farmland to organic production over three years in Regions 2 and 5. The project will eliminate pollutants causing water body impairments, synthetic fertilizers, and reduce sediment. Water quality monitoring will assess the beneficial and economic effects of organic production techniques.
Contact Information
Name
Barbara L. Evoy
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Other Location Info
San Francisco Bay and Central Valley Counties
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15262, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project will aid farmers in planning the process of conversion to organic farming and verify the process through information gathering that will be quantifiable and will not have an adverse effect on the environment.
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