Pajaro Watershed Agricultural Irrigation and Nutrient Management Project (hereinafter referred to a "Project")
Summary
SCH Number
2012048183
Public Agency
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Pajaro Watershed Agricultural Irrigation and Nutrient Management Project (hereinafter referred to a "Project")
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/11/2012
Document Description
The Project is located in the Pajaro Watershed which spans 150 square miles through Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Clara counties. The Pajaro Watershed is listed on the section 303(d) of the 1972 Federal Clean Water Act as having impaired water bodies due to high levels of nitrate, sediment, pathogens, mercury and fecal coliform. The goal of this Project is to enhance water quality by improving efficiency of crop irrigation systems and nutrient applications. The RCDSCC will collaborate with growers and partners in the Pajaro Watershed to implement a maximum of thirteen (13) Best Management Practices.
Contact Information
Name
James McKenna
Agency Name
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz
Other Location Info
Pajaro Watershed
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304 - Class 1 & 4
Reasons for Exemption
None of the activities will have a significant effect on sensitive areas or resources. The project will not have a negative effect on protected species habitat.
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