Regional Water Board staff is currently working on an approach to address discharges of waste associated with the cultivation and production of lily bulbs.  In order to inform the content of the permit and better understand water quality conditions, Regional Water Board staff have collected surface water and sediment samples in Smith River tributary creeks, and groundwater samples in the Smith River Plain.  Samples were analyzed for dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, conductivity, nutrients, metals, pesticides, toxicity, and other constituents.

Monitoring Program Reports for the Smith River Plain

• Final Smith River Plain Surface Water and Sediment Monitoring Report, 2013-2015
• Smith River Plain 2015 Groundwater Interim Monitoring Report
• Smith River Plain 2013 Surface Water and Sediment Interim Monitoring Report

May 26, 2015 Del Norte County Board of Supervisors Meeting

• Powerpoint Presentation

January 29, 2015 Regional Water Board Meeting, Santa Rosa

• Executive Officer's Summary Report
• Powerpoint Presentation
• Audio

Contact Information

Interested parties are encouraged to sign up on the email list below to receive information about stakeholder involvement opportunities and updates on the progress of develop the various programs and permits:

Email List:

• Agricultural Lands Discharge Program Email List Subscription Page

Lily Bulb Cultivation Advisory Group:
A list of members of the Lily Bulb Cultivation Advisory Group is provided in the link below.  Members of the public may contact Advisory Group members that represent their interests to provide input into the permit development process.  Please contact Regional Water Board staff to obtain contact information for Advisory Group members. 

• Lily Bulb Cultivation Advisory Group Membership

Water Board Contacts: If you have questions about the Agriculture Program, please contact:

Ben Zabinsky, Regional Water Board staff
(707) 576-6750
ben.zabinsky@waterboards.ca.gov