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Trash Control
Developing a Statewide Policy
The State Water Resources Control Board’s staff is developing a draft statewide policy for trash control in California’s waterways. A proposed Statewide Policy for Trash Control in Waters of the State, known as the draft “Trash Policy,” will identify trash as a separate pollutant and establish methods to control trash pollution in waterways, statewide.
Studies have determined that trash in and along waterways like streams, rivers, lakes, and the ocean, adversely affects beneficial uses, including but not limited to threats to aquatic life, wildlife and human health.
The State Water Board staff held two scoping meetings to help identify relevant issues. Suggestions from the scoping meetings will be incorporated into a draft policy. The draft policy will be circulated for public review before consideration by the State Water Board.
Related Information
- Ocean Plan Triennial Review Workplan - 2011-2013, Issue 8, Page 14
- Public Scoping Meetings for Proposed Statewide Policy for Trash Control in Waters of the State
- October 7 and 14, 2010
- Notice | Revised Notice
- Public Comments Received on the Scoping Document
- 2010 Scoping Document - September 2010
- Public Advisory Group
- Preproduction Plastic Debris Program
Questions about the Trash Public Advisory Group?
Please Contact:
- Dominic Gregorio or phone (916) 341-5488 or Emily Siegel or phone (916) 341-7338
Subscribe online our Trash Policy email service to receive notifications, updates and other correspondence.
