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1 Central Coast Water Board Agricultural Order R Angela Schroeter Agricultural Regulatory Program Background Photo: Morro Bay, CA

2 Overview Role of the Water Board Agricultural Order R Upcoming Requirements and Implementation Priorities Sustainability Certifications Resources for Growers Questions 2

3 Role of the State and Regional Water Boards Mission Statement Preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California s water resources Central Coast Region

4 Agricultural Water Quality Concerns Irrigation runoff Stormwater runoff Drainage water that percolates to groundwater Operational spills Pesticides and Toxicity Nitrogen and other nutrients Salt Soil, silt, sediment Trash Old Salinas River, 2007 Safe Drinking Water 4

5 What is the purpose of the Agricultural Order? Requires farmers and landowners to implement management practices, and conduct monitoring and reporting, to ensure that farms are protecting surface water and groundwater. 5

6 Central Coast Water Board Adoption of 2012 Agricultural Order 3+ Year Process Adopted on March 15, 2012 Expires in March 15, 2017 Petitioned to State Board in April 2012 Order effective immediately (except stayed provisions) Regulates discharges of waste from irrigated lands Includes three Tiers based on relative risk to water quality 6

7 Petitions to State Board April State Board received 5 petitions. September State Board issued partial stay of specific provisions, WQ Spring/Summer 2013 Expect State Board ruling. Until then, Order is in affect. For more information: _quality/a2209centralcoast_ag.shtml 7

8 What does the Agricultural Order apply to? 1. Land planted to row, vineyard, field and tree crops where water is applied for producing commercial crops; 2. Specific commercial nurseries, nursery stock production, and greenhouse operations; 3. Land planted to commercial crops that are not yet marketable, such as vineyards and tree crops. 8

9 Tiers and Criteria Based on relative risk to water quality and discharge Tier 1 (Lower Risk) NO chlorpyrifos or diazinon applied, NO impaired surface water, AND If nitrogen loading crop, must be less than 50 acres and not near impacted public drinking water well. OR Certified Sustainable-In-Practice (SIP). Tier 2 Chlorpyrifos or diazinon applied, Impaired surface water, OR If nitrogen loading crop, near impacted public drinking water well or between acres. Tier 3 (Higher Risk) Chlorpyrifos or diazinon applied, and discharge to impaired surface water; OR If nitrogen loading crop, greater than or equal to 500 acres. 9

10 Tier 1 Tier 2 Acreage in Tier Tier 3 Central Coast Region Enrollment 397,387 Irrigated Acres 1830 Operations / 4092 Farms *Data approximate, as of 8/

11 2012 Order Tier Order Tier Order Tier 3 Tier 2 Minus: Annual compliance info - Online entry form File / Update Notice of Intent Farm Plan / BMP Implementation -- irrigation management -- pesticide management -- nutrient management -- erosion management -- schedules to implement Surface Receiving Water Monitoring and Reporting Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Backflow prevention and Proper Well Abandonment Tier 2 Plus: Ind. Discharge Monitoring Irrigation and Nutrient Mgmt. Plan** Nutrient Balance Targets** Water Quality Buffer Plan** Annual compliance info - Online entry form -- Total Nitrogen Applied Reporting** -- Photo Monitoring** **Subset of Tier 11

12 2012 Order Tier Order Tier Order Tier 3 Tier 2 Minus: Annual compliance info - Online entry form File / Update Notice of Intent Farm Plan / BMP Implementation -- irrigation management -- pesticide management -- nutrient management -- erosion management -- schedules to implement Surface Receiving Water Monitoring and Reporting Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Backflow prevention and Proper Well Abandonment Tier 2 Plus: Ind. Discharge Monitoring Irrigation and Nutrient Mgmt. Plan** Nutrient Balance Targets** Water Quality Buffer Plan** Annual compliance info - Online entry form -- Total Nitrogen Applied Reporting** -- Photo Monitoring** **Subset of Tier 12

13 2012 Order Tier Order Tier Order Tier 3 Tier 2 Minus: Annual compliance info - Online entry form File / Update Notice of Intent Farm Plan / BMP Implementation -- irrigation management -- pesticide management -- nutrient management -- erosion management -- schedules to implement Surface Receiving Water Monitoring and Reporting Groundwater Monitoring and Reporting Backflow prevention and Proper Well Abandonment Tier 2 Plus: Ind. Discharge Monitoring Irrigation and Nutrient Mgmt. Plan** Nutrient Balance Targets** Water Quality Buffer Plan** Annual compliance info - Online entry form -- Total Nitrogen Applied Reporting** -- Photo Monitoring** **Subset of Tier 13

14 All Tiers (1,2,3): Upcoming Requirements Requirement Date(s) Due Update electronic-notice of Intent (enoi) Annually, Oct. 1 Conduct groundwater monitoring and reporting; or alternative (if farm selected individual groundwater monitoring on enoi) Submit cooperative groundwater monitoring proposal (if farm selected coop groundwater monitoring on enoi) Install backflow prevention (if you fertigate or chemigate) Conduct surface receiving water monitoring and reporting (individually or cooperatively). Sept Dec Mar. June 2013 Mar. 15, 2013 Mar. 1, 2013 Various 14

15 Tiers 2 and 3: Upcoming Requirements Requirement Date(s) Due Submit Annual Compliance Form Dec. 1, 2012 Conduct Photo Monitoring June 1, 2013 Tier 3: Requirement Submit individual surface water discharge Sampling and Analysis Plan Date(s) Due Mar. 15,

16 How will the Water Board evaluate compliance? Goal - Improve Water Quality Over Time Iterative Process Implement Management Practices Little or No Implementation Adjust Monitor and Report Effectiveness Consider Individual Order 16

17 Sustainability Certifications Order recognizes sustainability programs that require and verify effective implementation of management practices that protect water quality Flexible scale (e.g. commodity, buyer, large operation) Must be approved by Executive Officer Opportunity for Water Board conceptual reviews and informal comment. Potential grant funds available. 17

18 Resources for Growers Grower Workshops: enoi and Annual Compliance Form In-Person and phone assistance Assistance for small/limited resource farmers FREE Groundwater Sampling for Greater Salinas Valley (MBAS) Technical Assistance Providers Private industry consultants Grant Funds and Cost Share Opportunities es/programs/ag_waivers/index.shtml 18

19 Moving forward Water Board must implement the Water Code protect water quality and beneficial uses; Implementation of Agricultural Order is priority for the Central Coast Water Board; Goal is water quality protection, not unnecessary bureaucracy; Continue to interact with individual growers and ag community; Continue outreach and assistance especially small and disadvantaged farmers; and high Continue dialogue to achieve goals at least cost to public and state; Provide public with opportunities to comment on what is working and what is not working; 19

20 Summary 2012 Agricultural Order in effect now Requirements are scaled based on risk to water quality Requires implementation of management practices - to address water quality issues on farm and nearby creeks and groundwater Iterative, adaptive approach Alternatives available Grower assistance and resources 20

21 COME VISIT US AT THE EXPO WATER BOARD BOOTH Enrollment Assistance Summary of Requirements Submit enoi Submit Annual Compliance Form 5-Year Compliance Calendar Questions 21

22 Contact Information: THANK YOU Angela Schroeter Agricultural Regulatory Program Central Coast Water Board 805/ Watershed Contacts: See 5 Year Compliance Calendar / Water Board Staff List Water Board Website: grams/ag_waivers/index.shtml 22

23 QUESTIONS? 23

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