TMDL RESOURCES

Tularcitos Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDL

Information
Problem Statement - Waterbodies in the Tularcitos Creek subwatershed are impaired due to exceedance of fecal coliform water quality objectives. Consequently, water contact recreation beneficial uses- are not being protected. It is noteworthy the nature and magnitude of the impairment is quite moderate, and there appear to have been recent improvements in bacterial water quality. This project identifies the causes of impairment and describes solutions to achieve water quality objectives and protection of beneficial uses.
Map of the project area Tularcitos Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDL
Status and Public Notices
Status: Fully approved and effective. Public Notice: None at this time.

Approval status

Central Coast Water Board - Executive Officer certified May 17, 2011, which is the effective date.

US Environmental Protection Agency - approved November 30, 2011.

TMDL Implementation References
- California Rangeland Water Quality Managment Plan (searchable pdf as available from: californiarangeland.ucdavis.edu)
  - California Rangeland Water Quality Management Plan (original scan - July 1995)
- California Nonpoint Source Encyclopedia - Grazing Management Practices and Information Resources
- California Rangeland Watershed Laboratory
- Managing Grazing for Water Quality (Dr. Ken Tate and Dr. Rob Atwill, 2011)
November 30, 2011 - USEPA approves the Tularcitos Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDL
- USEPA approval letter
May 17, 2011 - Central Coast Water Board Executive Officer certifies the Tularcitos Fecal Indicator Bacteria TMDL
- Staff Report
- Certification
- Project Report (technical report that provides the basis for the TMDL)

Please contact Pete Osmolovsky at 805-549-3699 or by email at paosmolovsky@waterboards.ca.gov