Cover Crops for Winter Erosion Control
Summary
SCH Number
2009068282
Public Agency
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Cover Crops for Winter Erosion Control
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/22/2009
Document Description
This project provides financial incentives and technical assistance to growers to plant winter cover crops for erosion control. These cover crops are anticipated to provide sediment load reductions to tributaries of the Pajaro River that we will quantify using the RUSLEII computer model. This project reminds growers of the benefits of cover cropping for both local waterways and grower's soil health. It also opens dialog and fosters relationships between conservation staff and growers to advance the implementation of other farm water quality protection practices.
Contact Information
Name
James McKenna
Agency Name
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Benito, Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
-The project does not exceed 5 acres in size and assures restoration and enhancement of habitat for plants and wildlife.
-There will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened sepcies or their habitat.
-The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
-There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that will be disturbed or removed.
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