Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18912 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
7 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13761 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
7 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15194 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
353 |
Number of Exceedances: |
175 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 175 of 353 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52954 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
9 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 9 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50666 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18913 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
10 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15192 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
353 |
Number of Exceedances: |
207 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 207 of 353 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13711 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
11 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 11 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52939 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
12 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 12 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
10142 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for water contact recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48751 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Water Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
26 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 26 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48753 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15178 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
353 |
Number of Exceedances: |
175 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 175 of 353 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50650 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
11206 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48740 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52903 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
9 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 9 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13710 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
7 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13760 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
11 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 11 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
10143 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52946 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
12 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 12 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50668 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48752 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
26 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 26 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18930 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
10 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15193 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Non-Contact Recreation |
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Number of Samples: |
353 |
Number of Exceedances: |
207 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 207 of 353 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin objective for non-contact water recreation uses (Section II.A.2. Objectives for All Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries, II.A.2.a) states the following: pH value shall neither be depressed below 6.5 nor raised above 8.3. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50697 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5 (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18931 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
7 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 7 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 75139, pH
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
11220 |
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Pollutant: |
pH |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for pH. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, the pH value shall not be depressed below 7.0 or raised above 8.5. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
9183 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1]. |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48662 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
20 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 20 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50644 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13728 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
24 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 24 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48663 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
20 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 20 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50681 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
9388 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1]. |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 99737, Ammonia
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13743 |
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Pollutant: |
Ammonia (Unionized) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
24 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 24 samples exceed the criterion for Ammonia as N, Unionized. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 (General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries) states that the discharge of wastes shall not cause concentrations of unionized ammonia (NH3) to exceed 0.025 mg/l (as N) in receiving waters (page III-4) . |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50663 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
|
Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48739 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
26 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 26 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
|
Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52878 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15079 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
190 |
Number of Exceedances: |
83 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 83 of 190 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 11/18/1996-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13709 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
22 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 22 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13005 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
6 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/6/1999-10/6/1999. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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|
LOE ID: |
13024 |
|
Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
35 |
Number of Exceedances: |
20 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 20 of 35 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/1/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50696 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13021 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
35 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 35 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/1/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52870 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50648 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48720 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
25 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 25 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
17999 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15326 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
322 |
Number of Exceedances: |
87 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 87 of 322 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13746 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
21 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 21 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13002 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
6 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Cold Water Habitat Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/6/1999-10/6/1999. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48721 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
25 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 25 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52884 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50653 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 7.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13707 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13003 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
6 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/6/1999-10/6/1999. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48736 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13022 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
35 |
Number of Exceedances: |
8 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 35 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/1/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52909 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18000 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 11 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 6 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 309-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15327 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
322 |
Number of Exceedances: |
43 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 43 of 322 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: For waters not mentioned by a specific beneficial use, dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50695 |
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Pollutant: |
Oxygen, Dissolved |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
Dissolved |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Dissolved. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
The dissolved oxygen concentration shall not be reduced below 5.0 mg/l at any time (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48738 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
26 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 26 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52874 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Estuarine Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50649 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13023 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
35 |
Number of Exceedances: |
20 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 20 of 35 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/1/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13004 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
6 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/6/1999-10/6/1999. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13708 |
|
Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
22 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 22 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15066 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
190 |
Number of Exceedances: |
83 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 83 of 190 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, General Objective, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 General Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries states the following: Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
|
Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 11/18/1996-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48737 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
26 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 26 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
|
Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82510, Oxygen, Dissolved
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52852 |
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Pollutant: |
Dissolved oxygen saturation |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Oxygen, Saturation. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Median values should not fall below 85% saturation as a result of controllable water quality conditions (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
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Guideline Reference: |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48678 |
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Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15208 |
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Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
75 |
Number of Exceedances: |
6 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 75 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2001-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13745 |
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Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
24 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 24 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
9181 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
8 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/29/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52823 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a (lab). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 6/3/2008-7/7/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52931 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50682 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13744 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
24 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 24 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48664 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50645 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
9180 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
8 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 8 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/29/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
15207 |
|
Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
75 |
Number of Exceedances: |
6 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 6 of 75 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/31/2001-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52816 |
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Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a (lab). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 6/3/2008-7/7/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82462, Chlorophyll-a
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52924 |
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Pollutant: |
Chlorophyll-a |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Chlorophyll a. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (general objective for biostimulatory substances, Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
North Carolina Administrative code (NCAC), Title 15A - Environmental and Natural Resources, Subchapter 2B-Surface water and wetland standards, Rule 0211-Fresh surface water quality standards for class C waters (Class C is defined as freshwaters protected for secondary recreation, fishing, aquatic life including propagation and survival, and wildlife). Section 3(a) of Rule 0211 applies to all fresh surface waters and states that chlorophyll a is not to exceed 40 ug/L. |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
North Carolina standards, criteria, or toxic concentrations. Adopted per title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code subchapter 2B - Surface water and wetland standards |
Guideline Reference: |
Water quality standards table |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
18653 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
9 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed Coastal Watershed Council (Snapshot day monitoring) (R3_Snap) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 9 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Volunteer Monitoring Network Data. 2003-2006
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 4 monitoring sites [ 306-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper, 306-MOROC-32 - Moro Coho Slough at Castroville Slough Confluence, 306-MOROC-33 - Moro Coho Slough Lower, 309-MOROC-31 - Moro Coho Slough Upper] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 5/17/2003-5/6/2006. Coastal Watershed Council Snapshot Day Monitoring is conducted annually. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
State Board approved QAPP. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged or fixed by RB staff (in communication with Project staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
15244 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
378 |
Number of Exceedances: |
56 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 56 of 378 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
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Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
14632 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
25 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 25 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
48756 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
39 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
The optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages of rainbow trout is 13-21 degrees Celsius (Moyle 1976). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-6/30/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
50652 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
The optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages of rainbow trout is 13-21 degrees Celsius (Moyle 1976). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13038 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
36 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 5 of 36 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/1/1999-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
13006 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
6 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Diurnal Dissolved Oxygen Sampling (DO) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 6 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
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SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (General Objective in Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Inland Fishes of California (Moyle 1976) states that for rainbow trout the optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages is 13-21 degrees C (page 129). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 2 monitoring sites [ 306MCM-Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Harbor, 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/6/1999-10/6/1999. Diurnal monitoring conducted in summer months at all CCAMP monitoring sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82600, Temperature, water
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
52977 |
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Pollutant: |
Temperature, water |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Water Temperature. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Natural receiving water temperature of intrastate waters shall not be altered unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Regional Board that such alteration in temperature does not adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
The optimum range for growth and completion of most life stages of rainbow trout is 13-21 degrees Celsius (Moyle 1976). |
Guideline Reference: |
Inland Fishes of California |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23885 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
5 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Ampelisca abdita Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2005-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23897 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 10 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 2/16/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23901 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 9 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 3/21/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23898 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 10 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 2/16/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23886 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
5 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 5 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Ampelisca abdita Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 7/26/2005-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23902 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 9 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 3/21/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23894 |
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Pollutant: |
Vertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
3 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Cyprinodon variegatus Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/22/2006-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23899 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Sediment |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 10 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 4/12/2005-5/25/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23900 |
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Pollutant: |
Invertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Sediment |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Hyalella azteca Survival (%) 10 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 4/12/2005-5/25/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23890 |
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Pollutant: |
Vertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Atherinops affinis Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/16/2005-3/21/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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LOE ID: |
23893 |
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Pollutant: |
Vertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
3 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Cyprinodon variegatus Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/22/2006-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
23889 |
|
Pollutant: |
Vertebrate Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Atherinops affinis Survival (%) 7 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction of survival of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and test organism survival is 20% less than the control survival. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/16/2005-3/21/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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|
LOE ID: |
55465 |
|
Pollutant: |
Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
11 |
Number of Exceedances: |
5 |
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Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Eleven samples were collected to evaluate water toxicity. Five of the eleven samples exhibited significant toxicity. The toxicity tests for the samples included several alternative test organisms which are used when the salinity of the sample water is above the tolerance of the typical test organism. Sample water from Moro Cojo Slough was tested using the following test organisms: Ceriodaphnia dubia, Hyalella azteca, Ampelisca abdita, Cyprinodon variegatus, and total cell count (growth) of Thalassiosira pseudonana. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location. The five samples with significant toxicity included Ampelisca abdita survival in the sample from 10/23/07, Hyalella azteca survival in the sample from 1/27/09 and Thalassiosira cell count (growth) in the samples from 2/22/08, 9/30/09 and 1/20/10. It should be noted that the samples collected in 2005 and 2006, in the data file associated with this LOE, are not included in this LOE because they were included in the previous assessment cycle. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant effect is defined here using a two-tier approach consistent with the method used by the SWAMP program. The effect must be significant when compared to the control sample based on statistical test alpha level of 0.05 (Probability field in data set) AND the mean must be more than 20 percent different from the control (PercentControl field in data set). |
Guideline Reference: |
SWAMP_Memo_Toxicity_Data_Intrepretation |
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Spatial Representation: |
The samples were collected at 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1. |
Temporal Representation: |
The samples were collected from October 2007 to March 2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
|
QAPP Information: |
The data was collected for the CCRWQCB Cooperative Monitoring Program for Agriculture data and provided in SWAMP format. QAPP for the Cooperative Monitoring program for Agriculture in Region 3. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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|
LOE ID: |
55466 |
|
Pollutant: |
Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Sediment |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
3 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Three samples were collected to evaluate sediment toxicity. The toxicity tests included growth and survival of Hyalella azteca and survival of Eohaustorius estuarius. One sample can have multiple toxicity test results but will be counted only once. One sample is defined as being collected on the same day at the same location. One of the three samples (4/16/09) exhibited significant toxicity to Hyalella azteca growth and survival. It should be noted that the samples collected in 2005 and 2006, in the data file associated with this LOE, are not included in this LOE because they were included in the previous assessment cycle. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations that are toxic to, or that produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant effect is defined here using a two-tier approach consistent with the method used by the SWAMP program. The effect must be significant when compared to the control sample based on statistical test alpha level of 0.05 (Probability field in data set) AND the mean must be more than 20 percent different from the control (PercentControl field in data set). |
Guideline Reference: |
SWAMP_Memo_Toxicity_Data_Intrepretation |
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Spatial Representation: |
The samples were collected at 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1. |
Temporal Representation: |
The samples were collected annually between April 2007 and April 2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
|
QAPP Information: |
The data was collected for the CCRWQCB Cooperative Monitoring Program for Agriculture data and provided in SWAMP format. QAPP for the Cooperative Monitoring program for Agriculture in Region 3. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
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|
LOE ID: |
23906 |
|
Pollutant: |
Plant Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
3 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Thalassiosira Growth (Cell Density) 4 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
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|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction in cell count of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and cell count <80% of control. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/22/2006-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
23904 |
|
Pollutant: |
Plant Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Selenastrum capricornutum Growth (Cell Density) 4 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
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|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction in cell count of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and cell count <80% of control. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 2/16/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
23903 |
|
Pollutant: |
Plant Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
1 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 1 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Selenastrum capricornutum Growth (Cell Density) 4 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction in cell count of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and cell count <80% of control. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected on a single day 2/16/2005. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 90310, Toxicity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
23905 |
|
Pollutant: |
Plant Toxicity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Toxicity |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
3 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
TOXICITY TESTING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPnorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 3 samples exceed the criterion for Toxicity, Thalassiosira Growth (Cell Density) 4 days. Toxicity is defined by SWAMP (2004) as follows: Significant toxicity in the survival endpoint when compared to the negative control based on a statistical test with alpha of less than 5%, and less than the evaluation threshold (both criteria are met). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
All waters shall be maintained free of toxic substances in concentrations which are toxic to, or which produce detrimental physiological responses in, human, plant, animal, or aquatic life. Compliance with this objective will be determined by use of indicator organisms, analyses of species diversity, population density, growth anomalies, toxicity bioassays of appropriate duration, or other appropriate methods as specified by the Regional Board (Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Significant reduction in cell count of test organism relative to the control (alpha < 0.05) and cell count <80% of control. |
Guideline Reference: |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 2/22/2006-9/27/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52969 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
3 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 3 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 40 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in piscivorous fish (largemouth bass) growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Shoup, D.E. and Wahl D.H., 2009). |
Guideline Reference: |
The Effects of Turbidity on Prey Selection by Piscivorous Largemouth Bass |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
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Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13039 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
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Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
15295 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
374 |
Number of Exceedances: |
103 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 103 of 374 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
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Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48755 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
10 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 10 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 40 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in piscivorous fish (largemouth bass) growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Shoup, D.E. and Wahl D.H., 2009). |
Guideline Reference: |
The Effects of Turbidity on Prey Selection by Piscivorous Largemouth Bass |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-6/30/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48754 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
38 |
Number of Exceedances: |
14 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 14 of 38 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. (Basin Plan) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 25 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Sigler et al. 1984). |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-6/30/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52962 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
21 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 21 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. (Basin Plan) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 25 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Sigler et al. 1984). |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/10/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13762 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
23 |
Number of Exceedances: |
11 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 11 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50651 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. (Basin Plan) |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 25 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Sigler et al. 1984). |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
15296 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
374 |
Number of Exceedances: |
103 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed National Estuarine Research Reserve Monitoring Program (R3_ESNERR) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 103 of 374 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Field Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 2006
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: ESNERR (Elkhorn Slough National Reserve) Water Quality Data from 94-04
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLS - Moss Landing Road, South, 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough, 306MORCAS - Moro Cojo Slough 2] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/20/1990-10/10/2006. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
QAPP was adopted for work conducted since 2005. Prior to 2005 no QAPP was in place and data entry was completed by volunteers. Multiple errors were identified in data and were flagged by RB staff (in communication with Elkhorn Slough Program staff) prior to assessment of data. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50698 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Turbidities of 40 NTU or greater can cause a reduction in piscivorous fish (largemouth bass) growth due to interference with their ability to find food (Shoup, D.E. and Wahl D.H., 2009). |
Guideline Reference: |
The Effects of Turbidity on Prey Selection by Piscivorous Largemouth Bass |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13763 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
23 |
Number of Exceedances: |
11 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCWQP Northern Area Ag-Waiver Monitoring (R3_CMPNorth) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 11 of 23 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc toxicity data
|
|
Final Data File used for assessment: Central Coast Water Quality Preservation Inc water quality data
|
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/26/2005-12/12/2006. Cooperative Monitoring Program (CMP) staff conduct monitoring for conventional pollutants at all Ag Waiver monitoring sites monthly. CMP staff also conduct water toxicity monitoring quarterly and sediment toxicity monitoring annually (in spring). |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 82565, Turbidity
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
13040 |
|
Pollutant: |
Turbidity |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
Aquatic Life Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
4 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Regional Board Staff assessed CCAMP Salinas (Salinas) data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 4 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Turbidity(NTU). |
Data Reference: |
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Salinas Toxicity data |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file1 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file2 |
|
Final Data File used for assessment: CCAMP Water Quality Data_file3 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall be free of changes in turbidity that cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses. Water Quality Control Plan, Central Coast Basin, Chapter III, Section II.A.2 Objectives for all Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays and Estuaries. |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) - Central Coast Region (Region 3) |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Sigler et al. (1984) states that turbidities of 25 NTU's or greater caused reduction in juvenile salmonid growth due to interference with their ability to find food. |
Guideline Reference: |
Effects of chronic turbidity on density and growth of steelheads and coho salmon. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 113:142-150 |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/23/2006-12/18/2006. Salinas watershed is one of five annual rotation areas that are monitored for conventional pollutants by CCAMP staff monthly for one year. Toxicity monitoring is conducted twice during the rotation year (winter and summer) at a subset of sites. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Staff is not aware of any special conditions that might effect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). QA data are included in submission. All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50694 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48719 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
39 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52845 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
29 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 29 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Staff Report Division of Water Quality Nutrient Screening Tools for Use in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Listing Process |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/5/2007-2/3/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52879 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
29 |
Number of Exceedances: |
15 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 15 of 29 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Staff Report Division of Water Quality Nutrient Screening Tools for Use in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Listing Process |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 , 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 3/5/2007-2/3/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50647 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48718 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate/Nitrite (Nitrite + Nitrate as N) |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
39 |
Number of Exceedances: |
2 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 2 of 39 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate/Nitrite as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/30/2007-3/31/2010. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52843 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
96 |
Number of Exceedances: |
43 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 43 of 96 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Staff Report Division of Water Quality Nutrient Screening Tools for Use in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Listing Process |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South , 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/7/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48717 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 10/28/2008-12/9/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50683 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Warm Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
|
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
|
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
52833 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
96 |
Number of Exceedances: |
43 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 43 of 96 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program, Jan. 2007-Jul. 2009 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Staff Report Division of Water Quality Nutrient Screening Tools for Use in the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Listing Process |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 3 monitoring sites [ 306MORMLN - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, North , 306MORMLS - Moro Cojo Slough at Moss Landing Road, South , 306MOREH1 - Moro Cojo Slough East of Highway 1 ] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/8/2007-7/7/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
Data was collected following the Quality Assurance Project Plan for Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. Replicate data were identified in data and were qualified by RB Central Coast Water Board S |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Volunteer Monthly Water Quality Program. May 15, 2009, Ver.1.3 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
48700 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
|
Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
|
Number of Samples: |
12 |
Number of Exceedances: |
1 |
|
Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 1 of 12 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Data from Region 3 Conditional Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Jan. 2007-Jun. 2010 |
|
SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
|
Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Water Quality Control Plan for the Central Coastal Basin |
|
Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
|
Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 10/28/2008-12/9/2009. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the Cooperative Monitoring Program QAPP, (Clark and Ogle 2006). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Project Plan for Monitoring for the Region 3 Conditional Ag Waiver Cooperative Monitoring Program, Revision 6 |
|
Line of Evidence (LOE) for Decision ID 86014, Nitrate
|
Region 3 |
Moro Cojo Slough |
|
|
LOE ID: |
50646 |
|
Pollutant: |
Nitrate |
LOE Subgroup: |
Pollutant-Water |
Matrix: |
Water |
Fraction: |
None |
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Beneficial Use: |
Cold Freshwater Habitat |
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Number of Samples: |
2 |
Number of Exceedances: |
0 |
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Data and Information Type: |
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL MONITORING |
Data Used to Assess Water Quality: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff assessed public submissions data for Moro Cojo Slough to determine beneficial use support and results are as follows: 0 of 2 samples exceed the criterion for Nitrate as N. |
Data Reference: |
Salinas Rotation field data 2007 |
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SWAMP Data: |
Non-SWAMP |
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Water Quality Objective/Criterion: |
Waters shall not contain biostimulatory substances in concentrations that promote aquatic growths to the extent that such growths cause nuisance or adversely affect beneficial uses (Basin Plan). |
Objective/Criterion Reference: |
Data for Various Pollutants in Westside San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition, 2004-2009.
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Evaluation Guideline: |
Technical approach to develop nutrient numeric endpoints for California, Tetra Tech, June 2006. The Central Coast Region numeric target for maximum nitrate concentration is based on the Tetra Tech NNE (Nutrient Numeric Endpoint) Model and CCAMP data for 193 sites, monitored monthly for at least 1 year between January 1998 and December 2006. The model numeric target for aquatic life habitats in the Central Coast Region is 1.0 mg/L Nitrate as N. |
Guideline Reference: |
Technical Approach to Develop Nutrient Numeric Endpoints for California. U.S. EPA Region IX. State Water Resources Control Board. 68-C-02-108-To-111 |
Guideline Reference: |
Central Coast RegionTechnical Paper: Interpreting Narrative Objectives for Biostimulatory Substances for California Central Coast Waters. This method uses the Technical Approach for Developing California Nutrient Numeric Endpoints. |
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Spatial Representation: |
Data for this line of evidence for Moro Cojo Slough was collected at 1 monitoring site [ 306MOR-Moro Cojo Slough at Highway 1] |
Temporal Representation: |
Data was collected over the time period 1/16/2007-2/20/2007. |
Environmental Conditions: |
Central Coast Water Board Staff are not aware of any special conditions that might affect interpretation of the data. |
QAPP Information: |
All data was collected following the Standard Operating Procedures and Data Quality Objectives outlined in the SWAMP QAMP, (Puckett, 2002). All data are flagged as appropriate. |
QAPP Information Reference(s): |
Quality Assurance Management Plan for the State of California's Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program. Sacramento, CA. State Water Resources Control Board. SWAMP. December 2002 (1st version)
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