We are trying to define how the WAG and the SCD Districts work together. There is almost 18 months left to put together the implementation plan. Getting people involved in the process is critical. The organizations that are water users and non point sources will be identified so everyone know what the process is. We want something that will help the agricultural community work together.
Money also is an issue that helps drive the process.
Michael Etcheverry stated, the NRCS, will be focusing funds on water quality type programs such as riparian restoration, erosion control, and conversion to sprinkler to reduce the sediment and the nutrients that are leaving the land. Before there is project implementation there needs to be an inventory and testing done on the agricultural drains. Identification of drains that are major problems will focus the plans to them. Randy Bingham indicates the Canal Company will do what they can, but will not take the lead in the implementation process. The Canal Company has been monitoring agricultural drains for 8 years and will continue that effort.