Demonstrating Compatibility of Water Quality and Food Safety through Research and Implementation
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2007118045
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Demonstrating Compatibility of Water Quality and Food Safety through Research and Implementation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2008
Document Description
The purposes of the proposed Project are to reduce agricultural pollution sources, and to develop a risk reduction assessment of food safety parameters. The applicant is 1) evaluating vegetative waterways, sediment traps and polyacrylamide (PAM), and 2) implementing demonstration projects on participating farms to improve water quality throughout the Pajaro and Salinas River Watersheds. The demostration projects will involve: 1) identifying pollutant sources, and 2) implementing Best Management Practices to reduce these sources.
Contact Information
Name
Barbara L. Evoy
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board, Headquarters
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Salinas
Counties
Monterey
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, 06, 33 - Class 4, 6, & 33
Reasons for Exemption
Project Task 2.1, the 16 projects under Task 5, and Tasks 6 and 7 will involve: 1 evaluating the effectiveness of vegetated waterways, sediment traps and PAM; 2) planting hedgerows, ripairan forests and a grassed waterway and enhancing riparian corridors; and, 3) conducting outreach through workshops and meetings and project management.
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