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The Central Coast Water Board regulates discharges from irrigated agricultural lands to protect surface water and groundwater using Order No. R3-2021-0040, General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands (also known as the Agricultural Order), that applies to owners and operators of irrigated land used for commercial crop production. The Central Coast Water Board is focusing on priority water quality issues, such as pesticides and toxicity, nutrients, and sediments – especially nitrate impacts to drinking water sources. Staff is prioritizing efforts in the major agricultural areas of the region - the Salinas River, Santa Maria, and Pajaro River watersheds.

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Executive Officer Approval of Third-Party Program’s Surface Water Quality Trends Work Plan on December 15, 2025

Todos los documentos están disponibles en español previa solicitud en: languageservices@waterboards.ca.gov

所有文件均可根据要求提供中文版本，请联系: languageservices@waterboards.ca.gov

Interested persons may request the SWQ Trends Work Plan by submitting a written request electronically to Paula Richter (paula.richter@waterboards.ca.gov). Pursuant to the Ag Order, Part 2, section A, paragraphs 24 and 35, interested persons may seek discretionary review by the Central Coast Water Board of the Executive Officer’s approval of the SWQ Trends Work Plan by submitting a written request electronically no later than 30 days from the date of this letter to the Executive Officer (ryan.lodge@waterboards.ca.gov). Because any such review is discretionary, any person seeking such review may also elect to file a petition for review simultaneously with the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) pursuant to California Water Code section 13320 and Title 23 Cal. Code Regs., section 2050 et seq. Failure to file a simultaneous petition for review with the State Water Board may result in a waiver of additional rights to review by the State Water Board or a court.

Instructions for Filing Water Quality Petitions, State Water Resources Control Board

2026 In-Person Workshops

Individual assistance available for:

  • Enrollment (eNOI) updates
  • Annual Compliance Form (ACF) reporting
  • Total Nitrogen Applied (TNA) reporting
  • Irrigation and Nutrient Management (INMP) reporting

Helpful information you should bring:

  • Operation AW number(s)
  • Ranch AGL (Global ID) number(s)
  • Questions about eNOI/ACF/TNA/INMP reporting
  • TNA, INMP and management practice records
Date Time Language(s) Location
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10 am – 2 pm English/Spanish 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(Watershed Conference Room)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10 am – 2 pm English/Chinese 12425 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA 95046
(County of Santa Clara Animal Services, Conference Room)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10 am - 2 pm English/Spanish 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
(City of Goleta, City Council Chamber)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10 am – 2pm English/Spanish 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
(Agricultural Commissioner’s Office)

Talleres presenciales 2026

Hay ayuda individual disponible para:

  • Actualizaciones sobre la inscripción (eNOI)
  • Informe del formulario de cumplimiento anual (ACF)
  • Informe sobre el nitrógeno total aplicado (TNA)
  • Informe de Gestión de Riego y Nutrientes (INMP)

Información útil que debe traer:

  • Número(s) de operación AW
  • Número(s) de rancho AGL (ID global)
  • Preguntas sobre los informes eNOI/ACF/TNA/INMP
  • TNA, INMP y registros de prácticas de gestión
Fecha Hora Idioma(s) Ubicación
Miércoles 21 de enero de 2026 10 am - 2 pm Inglés/Español 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(sala de conferencias Watershed)
Miércoles 28 de enero de 2026 10 am - 2 pm Inglés/Chino 12425 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA 95046
(County of Santa Clara Animal Services, sala de conferencias)
Miércoles 4 de febrero de 2026 10 am - 2 pm Inglés/Español 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
(Ciudad de Goleta, Asamblea del Consejo Municipal)
Miércoles 11 de febrero de 2026 10 am - 2 pm Inglés/Español 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
(Oficina del Comisionado Agrícola)

2026年现场说明会农业令年度报告指导

现场人员指导事项：

  • 登记信息（eNOI）更新
  • 年度合规表（ACF）报告
  • 总施氮量（TNA）报告
  • 灌溉和养分管理计划（即INMP）报告

您应该携带的有用信息:

  • 企业 AW# 编号
  • 牧场 AGL (全球 ID)编号
  • eNOI/ACF/TNA/INMP 报告相关问题
  • TNA、INMP和管理措施记录

日期 时间 语言 地点
2026年1月21日星期三 上午10点-下午2点 英语/西班牙语 895 Aerovista Place, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 （流域会议室）
2026年1月28日星期三 上午10点-下午2点 英语/中文 12425 Monterey Road, San Martin, CA 95046
（圣克拉拉县动物服务处，会议室）
2026年2月4日星期三 上午10点-下午2点 英语/西班牙语 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, CA 93117  
（戈莱塔市，市议会会议厅）
2026年2月11日星期三 上午10点-下午2点 英语/西班牙语 1428 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901
（农业委员会办公室）

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Irrigated Lands Program FAQs:

The central coast region represents about:

  • 7.2 million acres of land
  • 540,000 acres irrigated land
  • 3,000 agricultural operations
  • 17,000 miles of surface waters (linear streams/rivers)
  • 4,000 square miles of groundwater basins
  • 86% of water supply derived from groundwater (most dependent out of all nine hydrologic regions in the state)

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