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Ag Waiver
As of July 9, 2010, the RWQCB voted to extend the current Ag Waiver through March 2011. In the meantime, RWQCB staff is gathering input from various stakeholders to revise their proposal for a new waiver. Based on the workshop on July 9, staff indicated that they are considering the following options:
- Prioritization based on watershed/location/water quality impairment
- Prioritize based on risk of farming operation
- Possible multiple orders (for different crops) and/or tiering
- On farm monitoring for farms within 1,000 ft of an impaired waterbody
- Some provisions for groundwater (although it is not clear at this point)
We continue to participate in various processes to provide input and weigh in on what will be staff's new recommendation (expected in Fall). In the meantime, please continue to do your self-assessments (farm plans), attend workshops (track your continuing education), and pay attention to your land in terms of stormwater runoff and erosion.
Central Coast Water Quality Control Board
CCVT Letter (March 29, 2010)
