Project Documents | Project Timeline | Meeting Minutes
Pilarcitos Creek watershed is a significant
environmental resource, rich in native plant and animal species and identified as critical habitat for the recovery of Steelhead trout (federally listed as threatened). Dams, diversions, and loss of habitat due to
channelization and rural and urban residential, agricultural, and commercial
influences have significantly altered Pilarcitos Creek. Loss of riparian
habitat, migration barriers, sedimentation of stream channels, proliferation of
non-native vegetation, and competition for water between agricultural, domestic
and environmental uses are principal problems in the watershed.
The development of this local Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) involves
stakeholders to determine how to more effectively manage the Pilarcitos Creek
watershed to promote balanced solutions that satisfy environmental, public
health, domestic water supply, and economic
interests. The Pilarcitos Creek Restoration Workgroup (Workgroup) is developing the IWMP. Its
participants represent a wide range of diverse interests, including local,
state and federal agencies, and local community and advocacy groups. The Workgroup seeks input from all
affected stakeholders in the process, including local utilities, the
agricultural community, public and private landowners, state and federal
regulatory agencies, advocacy groups, local residents, and elected officials.
Project Documents
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Project Timeline
Following is the current proposed timeline for development of the IWMP.
Some dates may change as circumstances arise and as the project
evolves. Contact the RCD for more information about meeting times and locations or special needs for access.
- January 2007: Formally established Workgroup.
- August 2007: Initial assessment and report.
- October 2007: Public workshop for input on watershed assessment and goals and objectives.
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February 2008: Draft IWMP completed.
- February 2008: Public workshop for input on draft IWMP.
- March 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Regularly scheduled Workgroup meeting, open to all.
- May 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Regularly scheduled Workgroup meeting, open to all.
- July 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Regularly scheduled Workgroup meeting, open to all.
- Summer 2008: Complete final IWMP.
- Summer 2008: Public workshop to present final IWMP.
Meeting Minutes
2006
2007
2008
January 14: Workgroup meeting (minutes not yet available)
January 24: Workgroup meeting (minutes not yet available)