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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

Click each link below to review or download the document:

• PRELIMINARY DRAFT PILARCITOS INTEGRATED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN (draft plan for public review)
• Project Description (one-page summary)
• Scope of Work (describes the project in detail)
• Memorandum of Understanding (creates the Workgroup)
• Grant application (original application for funding)
• 1996 Pilarcitos Creek Restoration Plan (original plan that is being updated)

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.
• February 2008: Draft IWMP completed. 
• February 2008: Public workshop for input on draft IWMP.
• To view photos of the workshop, visit February Workshop Photos
  
• 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