VCRCD Programs
Through various federal, state and local funding sources, the VCRCD runs several programs out of its Somis office.
- Calleguas Creek Watershed Streambank Conservation Practice Permit Coordination Program
- Water Resources Conservation and Development
- Arundo Seed Viability Study
- Calleguas Mulching and Stream Restoration Program
- Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Projects (PL-566)
CURRENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Hillside Erosion Control Program
The VCRCD assists in the preparation and review of Hillside Erosion Control Plans on new agricultural developments in critical areas (sloping lands). This service is provided to the County of Ventura as specified in the Ventura County Hillside Erosion Control Ordinance. More information... Back to top.
Calleguas Creek Watershed Streambank Conservation Practice Permit Coordination Program
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District and the Natural Resource Conservation Service have established a “Calleguas Creek Permit Coordination Program” that will significantly simplify the permitting process for those wanting to undertake any of the following conservation practices... More information. Back to top.
Water Resources Conservation & Development
The County of Ventura has developed and adopted a Water Conservation Plan. The VCRCD has a lead role in the implementation of the measures recommended for agriculture water conservation including: on-farm evaluations, workshops, field tours and expanded educational services. Back to top.
Arundo Seed Viability Study
It is generally assumed that arundo does not spread by seed in the United States, but rather relies on vegetative means of reproduction. However a recent study has shown that arundo may indeed be capable of producing viable seeds in the wild! More information... Back to top.
FUTURE PROJECTS
VCRCD Long Range Plan
The VCRCD is planning to produce a comprehensive Long Range Plan which assesses resource conditions, and soil and water conservation needs throughout the County. The multi-year plan then sets forth goals and the programs necessary to achieve adequate resource protection and improvement. Portions of the Long Range Plan will be extracted each year as the basis for the VCRCD's Annual Work Plan. Back to top.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Upper Santa Clara River Watershed Arundo Tamarisk Removal Plan (SCARP)
The VCRCD has taken the lead to prepare programmatic environmental documentation (CEQA/NEPA) and a long-term implementation plan in order to perform arundo, a.k.a. giant reed (Arundo donax) and tamarisk, a.k.a. salt cedar (Tamarix spp.) removal in the riparian corridors of the upper Santa Clara River Watershed. We have also implemented a site-specific removal project in Santa Clarita on 297 acres. This project was funded by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Proposition 13 Grant. Many agencies and organizations collaborated on this venture. More information... Back to top.
Ventura County Arundo Removal Demonstration Project
The Arundo Task Force and the County of Ventura worked together to demonstrate the need for arundo, a.k.a. giant reed (Arundo donax) removal and to demonstrate removal and revegetation techniques. The project site is located in Casitas Springs adjacent to the Community Center. If you would like more information, please contact Peggy Rose. Back to top.
Calleguas Mulching and Streambank Restoration Program
More information coming soon. Back to top.
Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Projects (PL-566)
The VCRCD served as a local sponsor for federally (Natural Resources Conservation Service [NRCS]) funded watershed protection and flood prevention projects in Ventura County. The VCRCD provided local input in setting priorities and determining feasibilities in addition to assisting with interagency coordination. Back to top.
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