Compost Program

Compost Program            SB (Senate Bill) 1383 is a new climate law that aims to reduce methane emissions by reducing the amount of organics (like foodwaste and yard clippings) from being landfilled. To promote development of the compost economy, the law requires...

Assistance with Pescadero-Butano TMDL Compliance

Assistance with Pescadero & Butano Creeks Water Quality TMDL   In May 2019 the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) established a regulatory action plan called a Total Maximum Daily Load, or TMDL, for sediment entering Pescadero and...

Post-fire Recovery

Post-fire Recovery                Recovering From Fire In the wake of the August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires, the RCD is providing support to those impacted by wildfires in our community. If you have natural resources...

Manure Management

Manure Management Many people in San Mateo County have horses to ride on the beach, parks and backyards. But, with horses comes manure that needs to be managed. We have helped horse owners and equestrian facilities develop systems and plans to manage their manure to...

Technical Assistance for Healthy Soils Program

Technical Assistance for the Healthy Soils Program     What is the Healthy Soils Program? The Healthy Soils Program provides funding to farmers and ranchers to integrate soil-building management practices that also increase on-farm carbon sequestration and...