◈ Homepage — https://www.coastalrcd.org/Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Home About Us Programs Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! Stop automatic slide show Habitat Restoration  CSLRCD’s Habitat Restoration Program supports projects that restore and enhance native ecosystems and the ecological processes that sustain them. The District provides technical assistance, project development, and implementation support for efforts that improve habitat quality, increase biodiversity, and… Watershed Management CSLRCD’s Watershed Management Program supports projects that improve watershed function, stream health, and water resources. The District provides technical assistance, project development, and implementation support for efforts related to fish passage, streamflow, water quality, and other actions that enhance… Fire Resilience CSLRCD’s Fire Resilience Program supports the stewardship of fire-prone landscapes through projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. The District assists with planning and implementation for vegetation management, fuels reduction, and oak woodland stewardship to promote safer, more… Working Lands CSLRCD’s District Working Lands Program supports the health, productivity, and resilience of agricultural lands, rangelands, and other working landscapes. The District staff provides technical assistance, planning, and project implementation for efforts related to grazing, pollinator habitat, silvopasture, and… Professional Services RCD staff provides technical assistance and essential on-the-ground management of natural resources, in addition to managing and monitoring multiple acquisitions and easements. Central Coast Soil Hub The Central Coast Soil Hub is a voluntary collaboration between four Central Coast resource conservation districts (RCDs). By collaborating with one another we can share knowledge and resources to fulfill our shared mission to support this region. We partner with farmers and ranchers, researchers, community… Our Mission The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is committed to protecting and enhancing natural resources through education, restoration, conservation, and collaboration with local stakeholders. INSTAGRAM PROGRAMS BOARD OVERVIEW STAFF MEETINGS CSLRCD Annual Report for 2024/2025 CSLRCD's Annual Report is here!   READ MORE » Habitat Restoration  CSLRCD’s Habitat Restoration Program supports projects that restore and enhance native ecosystems and the ecological processes that sustain them. The District provides technical assistance, project… READ MORE » Watershed Management CSLRCD’s Watershed Management Program supports projects that improve watershed function, stream health, and water resources. The District provides technical assistance, project development, and… READ MORE » Fire Resilience CSLRCD’s Fire Resilience Program supports the stewardship of fire-prone landscapes through projects that improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. The District assists with planning and… READ MORE » Working Lands CSLRCD’s District Working Lands Program supports the health, productivity, and resilience of agricultural lands, rangelands, and other working landscapes. The District staff provides technical… READ MORE » Professional Services RCD staff provides technical assistance and essential on-the-ground management of natural resources, in addition to managing and monitoring multiple acquisitions and easements. READ MORE » Board Meetings Most Recent Agenda COPYRIGHT © 2026 COASTAL SAN LUIS RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1203 MAIN ST., STE B, MORRO BAY CA 93442 TELEPHONE (805) 772-4391 PRIVACY POLICY DISTRICT TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT POWERED BY STREAMLINE | SIGN IN ◈ Interior Pages — 10 pages crawledAccessibility Statement Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! 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If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in News - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! News News The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District works with local stakeholders and landowners to protect and enhance our region’s natural resources through practical, science-based conservation. Our efforts focus on improving watershed health, restoring critical habitat, and supporting sustainable land stewardship across coastal and inland communities. By addressing today’s resource challenges, we help ensure resilient landscapes, healthy watersheds, and thriving habitat for generations to come. See below for more information and news updates. Requests for Bids There are no requests for bids at this time. Newsletters Click the link below to sign up for future Newsletters! CSLRCD Bi-Annual Newsletter sign up form 2026-Spring/Summer 2024/2025-Winter 2023-Fall 2023-Summer News Clips Tally Ho Creek Relief-September 2023 Los Osos Wetland Restoration Oceano Dunes to get a Vegetation Makeover Check out the news clip below done by Community News Reportor, Makayla Richardson of KSBY!-Sept. 8th, 2025 Chorro Creek Floodplain Resilience Project Check out the news clip below done by Community News Reportor, Sophia Villalba of KSBY!-August 12th, 2025 Staff in the Wild! The CSLRCD Staff occasionaly conducts their staff meetings in the field onsite different projects past and present. This gives the other team members a glimsp into what their fellow RCD team is working on. April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake April 2025-Staff Meeting at Oso Flaco Lake-Top Row from the Left: Hayley Barnes, Joshua Kouri, Kelli Carlisle, Samantha Alvarez, Tatum Frances, Shelly Rachels, and Hallie Richard. Bottom Row from the Left: Ray Dennis, Rhealynn Ravarra, Samantha Vitt and Kaitlin Cartwright. July 2025-NRCS Local Work Group Meeting-Joshua Kouri provides a presentation August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek August 2025-Staff onsite visit to Stenner Creek October 2025-Fall Central Coast RCD Regional Meeting hosted by CSLRCD October 2025-Fall Central Coast RCD Regional Meeting hosted by CSLRCD October 2025-Fall Central Coast RCD Regional Meeting hosted by CSLRCD October 2025-Fall Central Coast RCD Regional Meeting hosted by CSLRCD April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project-Sprayed Iceplant April 16th, 2026-Pismo State Beach Foredune Restoration and Improvement Project-Sprayed Ice Plant Career Opportunities with the CSLRCD There are no open positions at this time. Thank you for checking. Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Resources - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! Resources Resources The following is an index of available resources from the CSLRCD. All resources listed below are available upon request. To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. ** Please note that due to the age of many of the documents, they have not been remediated to be ADA compliant. If you are in need of a remediated copy, please let us know by adding "ADA Compliant Request" to the subject Line. We will have the document remediated and as soon it is available, we will email the document back to you. Thank you for your understanding and patience. WATERSHED REPORTS AND STUDIES San Luis Obispo County Watershed Management Plan Through the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan Update, the RCDs of San Luis Obispo County led a watershed planning effort that included characterizing each watershed, identifying data gaps, a draft approach for evaluating conservation countywide, a watershed information, an instream flow study and a percolation study. The purpose of the SLO County Watershed Management Plan is to grow knowledge and value of watersheds and their related services and to strengthen documentation of issues and needs in an effort to encourage faster implementation of appropriate watershed restoration projects. The outcomes of this project are meant to initiate countywide discussions and encourage public engagement. Documents Available SLO County Watershed Management Plan, Phase 1 Vision, Framework & Methodology Development Appendices A-Maps-SLO County Watersheds and Major Creeks B-IRWM Countywide Master Watershed Planning Project, Phase 2 Development Summary of Municipality Interviews C1-Watershed Snapshots-North Coast C2-Watershed Snapshots-South County C3-Watershed Snapshots-North County D-Charts Linking Data Gaps to Primary Issues E-Final Instream Flow Assessment F-Percolation Study of Pilot-Study Groundwater Basins (San Luis-Edna and Santa Rosa) G-Response to Public Comment To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed The Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan is a working documentation of history, information, and projects along the creek and its tributaries, and throughout the watershed. Documents Available Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan 2009 Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan Appendices A-K ​​​​​​​Arroyo Grande Creek and Watershed MOU 2006 Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Action Plan 2025 Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2008 Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2007 Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2006 To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Arroyo Grande Creek – Flood Control Documents Available Proposition 218 Final Assessment Report Final Flood Creek Grand Jury Report 2004 Arroyo Grande Creek Erosion, Sedimentation and Flooding Alternative Study Recommended Implementation Plan for Alternative 3a Arroyo Grande Creek Flood Control Biotic Assessment Arroyo Grande Creek and Los Berros Inspection Report 2006 History of Arroyo Grande Creek 2000 To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Morro Bay Watershed This Initial Study provides a preliminary analysis of the proposed Los Osos Creek Wetland Restoration Project to determine what type of environmental review will be required, and to allow for modification of the project to mitigate adverse impacts. Documents Availabe Morro Bay Watershed Enhancement Plan 1989 Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Osos Wetland Restoration Project 2020 Morro Bay Watershed Stream Crossing Inventory and Fish Passage Evaluation Morro Bay Steelhead Trout Restoration Plan Morro Bay Steelhead Abundance and Distribution Report Morro Bay On-Farm Coastal Water Quality Implementation Project (“Project Clearwater”) Morro Bay Project Clearwater Attachments Chorro Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001 Chorro Flats Enhancement Project Final Report Dairy Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001 Pennington Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001 To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Pismo Creek Watershed This report contains a history of the area, and an inventory of the natural resources of the Pismo Lake property focused on identifying sensitive species and communities in order to help inform future management decisions by California State Parks. Documents Available Pismo Creek-Edna Area Watershed Management Plan Pismo Estuary Enhancement Projects Pismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory 2010 Appendices of the Pismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory Pismo Lake Preliminary Public Access Analysis 2011 Appendices of the Pismo Lake Preliminary Public Access Analysis Hydrology of Meadow Creek Drainage History of Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve 2008 To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed Documents Available SLO Creek Total Maximum Daily Load & Implementation Plan for Nitrate-Nitrogen 2005 Total Maximum Daily Load for Pathogens in San Luis Obispo Creek 2004 San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed Enhancement Plan 2002 Erosion Reduction and Sediment Capture Assessment for Stenner and Brizzolara Creeks 2023 Stenner Creek Erosion Control and Sediment Reduction Plan, California Polytechnic State University 2023 To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Santa Maria River Watershed Documents Available Oso Flaco-Final Initial Study/MND-Remediation of Pesticides in Oso Flaco Creek To request a document(s), please contact [email protected] , with subject line "Website Document Request." Please include the title(s) of the document(s) in the body of the email. Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close District Transparency Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! District Transparency Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available. 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Soil Hub Central Coast Soil Hub About the Hub The Central Coast Soil Hub is a voluntary collaboration between four Central Coast resource conservation districts (RCDs). By collaborating with one another we can share knowledge and resources to fulfill our shared mission to support this region. We partner with farmers and ranchers, researchers, community organizations, and local, state and federal agencies to provide technical and financial support to the Central Coast agriculture community. ● We work to expand technical and financial assistance programs and services to support agricultural conservation. ● We foster innovation and encourage development of agricultural climate solutions appropriate for the Central Coast. ● We strengthen local and regional collaboration among our producers, agencies, organizations, researchers and policymakers. The collaborative activities of the Hub are made possible by the generous support of the Carbon Cycle Institute and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts. RCD Contact: Joshua Kouri, [email protected] W hat Is Carbon Farming One reason the Hub was created was to promote Carbon Farming on the Central Coast. Carbon farming is agriculture that emphasizes the importance of carbon to the health of soils, plants and people. Carbon farming practices help plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into useful farm products (food, fuel, fiber, plant material and soil organic matter). These practices reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and they provide a multitude of co-benefits (such as increasing productivity, water retention, biodiversity and drought resilience on farms and ranches). The Hub provides the key support that enables farmers and ranchers to adopt carbon farming practices and enhance stewardship of working lands throughout the Central Coast. The following video, recorded at the 2025 California Small Farms Conference, discusses carbon farming. MISSION — What We Do The mission of the Central Coast Soil Hub is to coordinate the effective collaboration between the Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) in the Hub (as well as their partners) to support resilient and sustainable agricultural operations in the Central Coast for generations to come. The Hub will achieve this through the following. ● Facilitating capacity-building of the Hub RCDs through acquiring funding for staff, planning, training, implementation, outreach and collaboration. ● Bringing together people, organizations and projects that span the entire service area of the Hub and coordinating effective collaboration of these pieces, making an intentional effort to be inclusive of the entire Central Coast community. ● Creating structure for carbon farming, regenerative agriculture and other climate-smart land management activities through producing standardized templates, program standards and best practices, and appropriate frameworks. ● Promoting the adoption of climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices within the service area of the Hub and setting an example for other regions of the state to follow. VISION — Why We Do It The Resource Conservation Districts of the Central Coast Soil Hub are committed to stewarding the land and serving the agricultural community of this unique and valuable region. We believe that healthy and productive soils, clean water and functioning ecosystems are the foundation for a thriving community. We see the potential for the Central Coast to help lead the way for expanding the adoption of climate-smart land management both in California and across the nation. The 1.9 million acres of row crops, orchards, vineyards and rangeland in our districts serve as a primary economic driver of our communities and are at risk due to drought and climate change. Climate-smart and regenerative agriculture have been identified as a way to help achieve emission reduction goals as well as improve on-farm productivity and viability, enhance ecosystem and landscape function, and mitigate climate change. The variety of land uses and geography within the region demonstrates the diverse range across which climate-smart practices and their benefits can be studied, compared and showcased. By working collaboratively as a Hub, we believe we can more effectively use our resources, knowledge and ability to meet the needs of this region and promote the importance of natural and working lands in building resilient communities. VALUES — How We Operate ● We value the viability of natural and working lands and the RCDs who support them — we will support and promote economically viable, scientifically sound, and environmentally sustainable farming and ranching. We will act to ensure the long-term viability of the Hub to continue this work. ● We value our staff — we will seek opportunities to offer training and professional development, to secure stable funding for staff positions, to provide livable and competitive wages, and to offer a pathway to meaningful and fulfilling work. ● We value our communities — we will intentionally seek to build trust in our communities by acting in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision and Values. We will ensure equitable access to our services, resources and information, and will seek opportunities to include feedback from stakeholders that reflects the diversity of our communities. ● We value collaboration — we will cooperate with one another and with our partners for the benefit of our communities. We will support each other so that all land stewards in our region can take advantage of the resources offered by the Hub. We will share information and resources as we are able. ● We value relevance, impact, adaptability and innovation — we will focus our efforts on initiatives that are relevant to the natural and working lands of the Central Coast and which will provide the most positive impact to our communities. We will be adaptable and innovative in our strategies for doing so. Events The Hub is partnering with the Regenerative Open Air Grazing Lab at Camp SLO and the Noble Research Institute to offer a two-day “Profitability… Read more » Resources & Services We are excited to announce the next phase of the Central Coast Soil Hub’s regional rangeland conservation program. 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Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Board Meetings - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Board Meetings Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors There is a public meeting of the Board of Directors on the fourth Friday of each month at noon, unless otherwise posted. 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About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities About Us Who We Are Mission Statement: The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is committed to protecting and enhancing natural resources through education… Read more » Board Members Read more » Staff Read more » Board Meetings Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors Read more » District Transparency Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become… Read more » Career Opportunities Read more » Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close District Transparency - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities District Transparency Our district is dedicated to operating in a transparent manner, and posts relevant financial and operational documents to our site as they become available. Information Where to find it Contact Information On File 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay, CA, 93442 CA (805) 772-4391 [email protected] Mission Statement Our Mission Staff Members Staff Services/Functions and Service Area Services Service Area Map Who We Are Principal Act or Special Act Public Resources Code SB 272 Enterprise System Catalog Enterprise System Catalog Board Overview Board Overview Board Members Board Members Board Meetings Board Meetings Current Agency Budget Annual Report Financial Audit Audit Board Member and Staff Compensation District Compensation Financial Transaction Report District Financial Information CSLRCD Local Appointment List 2026 California Government Code §54972 is a California State Law that requires local legislative bodies to annually post a list of all their regular board, commission and committee appointments for the… Read more » Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close Who We Are - Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Skip to main content Contact Us Search: Search Toggle navigation Home About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Programs Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Fire Resilience Working Lands Professional Services Soil Hub Resources News Calendar Donate Today! About Us Who We Are Board Meetings Board Members Staff District Transparency Career Opportunities Who We Are Mission Statement: The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is committed to protecting and enhancing natural resources through education, restoration, conservation, and collaboration with local stakeholders. What is a Resource Conservation District? Resource Conservation Districts (RCD) across California serve as local hubs for conservation, connecting people with the technical, financial and educational assistance they need to conserve and manage natural resources. A defining characteristic of RCDs is that we provide non-regulatory, confidential, free assistance. RCDs are established under California law to be locally governed with independent boards of directors that are accountable to our communities. Our relationships with the communities we serve and their trust are critical to how we accomplish our work. RCDs are not part of County government. We are special districts, a form of local government created by the community to meet a specific need such as conserving water resources, sustaining agriculture or flood control. RCDs help meet the need for voluntary resource conservation. As trusted stewards of public and private funds, RCDs are subject to transparency and accountability laws that require public meetings, open records, annual audits and financial reporting. How does the RCD operate in San Luis Obispo County? Though we are a special district, we do not receive an annual local tax base. We rely heavily on grants, service contracts and private donations to deliver our mission. Seven non-salaried directors are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and function independently of County government. The district covers more than 463,024 acres along the coastal communities from Morro Bay south to Oso Flaco and including San Luis Obispo. What does the RCD do in San Luis Obispo County? We provide comprehensive, integrated services addressing wildlife, water, climate and agriculture. We use diverse means to protect, conserve and restore natural resources. Serving as a focal point for local conservation efforts, we collaborate with private and public land owners, land managers, public agencies, interest groups and others. Those who live, farm or play on the San Luis Obispo County coast know that it is a special place that balances the demands of many competing interests. Resource management involves a wide variety of stakeholders. The RCD often serves as an essential liaison between these groups, aiming for win-win solutions in our service to the community. Protecting water quality, restoring fish and wildlife habitat, conserving water resources and fighting the drought, sustaining agriculture, working to reverse climate change and helping communities adapt to a changing climate— these are some of the ways the RCD serves people, nature and agriculture in San Luis Obispo County. What is the history of the RCD? In 1935, the federal government passed the Soil Conservation Act in response to the devastation of the Dust Bowl. The Act was passed to form the Soil Conservation Service (later renamed the Natural Resources Conservation Services) to provide conservation assistance to ranchers, farmers and other private landowners. Conservationists quickly realized that a centrally governed federal agency in Washington could not be as responsive to local needs, so local counterparts of the Soil Conservation Service were set up under state law to be controlled by local boards of directors. And so was born the Soil Conservation Districts, now known as Resource Conservation Districts. The Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District (CSLRCD) began as the Arroyo Grande Resource Conservation District and was established in 1953. Charter members were Edwin M. Taylor, Manuel F. Silva, Ed Campodonica, Keith A. Rapp and Lester Sullivan. The flooding of farmland from Arroyo Grande Creek was a yearly occurrence, and these farmers worked tirelessly to solve the problem. Since then, the CSLRCD has expanded its area to include Nipomo Mesa and Oso Flaco Lake to the south, and Morro Bay to the north. CSLRCD Boundary Map Copyright © 2026 Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District 1203 Main St., Ste B, Morro Bay CA 93442 Telephone (805) 772-4391 Privacy Policy District Transparency Website Accessibility Statement Powered by Streamline | Sign in × Search results Search Search Close