Free Engineering Assistance and Farm/Ranch Plan Updates
Assistance in updating farm and ranch plans is being offered for free by the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District (Coastal San Luis RCD) to growers and ranchers in the Los Osos and Chorro Valleys of Morro Bay. The District Engineer will be available to provide recommendations and design practices that improve water and fertilizer efficiency, stormwater management and grazing management among other things.
"The RCD's Agricultural Water Quality Program is tailored to the individual grower or rancher's needs and may include cost share funds to implement priority projects. We encourage people to give us a call to determine exactly how the Program can support their projects," said District Engineer, G.W. Bates.
This year the Program supported installation of 17,900 feet of fence on two ranches, evaluation of 3 irrigation systems, design of water management practices and two years of surface water quality sampling. The Morro Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) is a key project partner supporting stream data collection.
The Program will continue through late 2015 and is supported by a grant from the State Water Resource Control Board. The Coastal San Luis RCD is a special district dedicated to conserving the natural resources of the County. To learn more about the Coastal San Luis RCD and our mission, visit Coastal RCD or contact us at 772-4391
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Join your neighbors for gardening therapy at the Morro Bay Library for planting and brush removal sponsored by Morro Bay in Bloom. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat and bring gardening gloves and something to drink. Also, bring a garden trowel, spade or hand pruners even if you are planning to let someone else borrow them. There will be suitable activities available for everyone, regardless of physical ability. Even if you just bring a chair to watch, your cheerleading efforts are always appreciated! For more information about Morro Bay In Bloom and other activities sponsored by the group please contact Morro Bay in Bloom or go to Morro Bay in Bloom.org. Rain cancels and we'll meet at the Shine Cafe, 415 Morro Bay Blvd., to stay dry and have a cup.
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