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Natural Resource Management and Protection Our work has resulted in the establishment of voluntary conservation and restoration projects on over 80 farms by collaborating with over 160 farmers and land managers. Farmers and the Community Make A Difference Our conservation and restoration work is critical to maintaining an environmentally sustainable and economically viable agricultural sector while maintaining a high quality of life throughout the county. Protecting Resources for Future Generations We provide education, project planning and support services for a range of resource management methods including erosion control, water quality protection, habitat enhancement, flood management, irrigation efficiency, and nutrient management. Resource Conservation District of Monterey County Established in 1942, we have been responding to local needs for 75 years Natural Resources Management We work extensively with growers, ranchers, and landowners throughout the Central Coast to help conserve and improve our natural resources. Professional Services Get the support you need from the RCD! We provide many professional services for the land owner, farmer or rancher in Monterey County. Projects The RCD of Monterey County is involved in a number of large scale projects which help county residents and business manage our natural resources. Education & Outreach Our teamwork has resulted in the establishment of voluntary conservation and restoration projects on over 100 farms by collaborating with over 200 farmers and land managers. Services We Provide Learn about our planning, design & monitoring services for landowners, farmers, ranchers and land managers Irrigation Evaluations Assessment of your irrigation system’s efficiency & irrigation water distribution Nutrient Management Proper nutrient management optimizes fertilizer use efficiency Erosion Control Plans Site assessment and plans for managing your runoff rates & erosion Biological Monitoring Help fulfilling permit requirements for monitoring species of concern Vegetation Management Help planning & implementing your weed control or native plant restoration Project Permit Assistance Assistance with project design & permit acquisition for your projects USDA Financial & Technical Asst. Technical consultation & cost-share assistance Training & Workshops We offer technical trainings and workshops in both Spanish and English Forest Health and Fire Resiliency Fire fuels project management, prescribed burning, and wildfire prevention outreach Video Gallery     Upcoming Events There are no up-coming events Public Notices Job Opportunities Board Meeting Agenda Latest News Follow us on social media to receive up-to-date news! RCDMC 2024 Annual Report USDA reverses course on Salinas office closure Subscribe Our latest announcements delivered to your inbox. 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We focus on the nexus between productive agriculture and environmental sustainability, providing services for soil stability and health, water quality management, water conservation, stream and pond management, livestock areas, weed management, and fish and wildlife habitat. The RCD has been at the forefront of natural resource management and protection in Monterey County and the Central Coast. We work extensively with growers, ranchers, landowners, and partner organizations and agencies throughout the Central Coast to accomplish our mission. The RCD works closely with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide technical assistance to Monterey County landowners, growers and ranchers. Our Natural Resource Focus Areas: Soil Stability and Health Soil health is the foundation for productive plants and landscapes, affecting nutrient and water-holding capacity, rooting depth, disease resistance, runoff and erosion. Read More   Water Quality Management Managing drainage to benefit the quality of our surface and ground waters is integral to the quality of our environment and human health. Read More   Water Conservation Farmers and urban residents help conserve California’s precious, limited water resources. Read More   Stream and Pond Management For landowners who have waterways or water features on their land, streams or ponds may be managed to benefit farm function, fish and wildlife. Read More   Livestock Areas Livestock owners can steward the nutrients, pathogens and sediments from their facilities to protect local streams and the people and critters dependent upon them. Read More   Vegetation Management Proper weed management can help increase native plant species, forage quality for wildlife and livestock, wildlife populations, plant diversity, and soil water availability. 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and Fire Fuels Management Los Padres Strategic Community Fuelbreak Collaborative Project Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project Regional Priority Projects Salinas River Arundo and Tamarisk Control Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program Integrated Watershed Restoration Program Nutrient Management Cooperatives Development Winter Preparedness Program Past Projects Education and Outreach Trainings and Workshops Range Camp RCD “Speak-off” Competition Land Judging Contest Volunteering and Internships About Us Mission, Values and Strategic Plan History RCD Staff Board of Directors NRCS-Salinas Partners and Funding Job Opportunities Resource Library Meeting Minutes & Agendas Annual Reports Publications Newsletter Archive Helpful Links Conservation Practices Index News RCD News RCDMC Annual Report 2025 Events Public Notices Contact Main Menu What We Do Natural Resources Management Soil Stability and Health Water Quality Management Farm & Ranch Runoff and Drainage Residential Runoff Water 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farmer Javier Zamora named ‘Cooperator of the Year’ RCD Biologist Helps Protect the Western Snowy Plover RCD Scholarship Awardee Wins Top Camper Prize at Range Camp Farm Tour Gives Local Influencers a First-Hand Look at On-Farm Conservation Practices North Salinas High School Student Sweeps Land Judging Contest to Win Range Camp Scholarship Local Students Speak to the Question: ‘How can RCDs better involve their communities in conservation?’ Climate Smart Agriculture delegation trip to Chile 2017 RCDMC Annual Report & Newsletter Healthy Soils Program Incentives Grant Salinas River Partners Raise Funds for Upside-Down River Land Judging Contests Inspire Students and Future Aggies RCDMC Named Cal-IPC Organization of the Year and Featured on KION News RCDMC featured in Salinas Californian for Arundo Control Program RCDMC Receives $2.9 Million Award for Salinas River Restoration CURES and RCDMC Bring Pesticide Applicator Training to Fields RCDMC and UCCE Develop Prescribed Burn Association RCDMC Soil Scientist Awarded NRCS Conservation Planner of the Year CSU Monterey Bay receives $5 million USDA research grant RCDMC Fall News 2023 RCDMC 2023 Annual Newsletter Spring 2024 Prescribed Fire Training Exchange RCDMC to Receive Funding Through $71.1 Million NOAA Grant RCDMC Selects Monterey County Speak-Off Winner Recap of the 2024 Fall Legislators Tour in North Monterey County RCDMC Fall News 2024 RCDMC 2024 Annual Report Request for Proposals: Fuelbreak and Community Fuels Treatment Implementation (Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project) RCDMC Annual Report 2025 Follow us on social media to receive up-to-date news! 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An Initial Study is an informational document prepared by a Lead Agency to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).  Initial Study Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project The Notice of Intent (NOI) is to inform the public and interested agencies that the RCDMC is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project for public comment. NOI_Carmel_Valley_Fuelbreak_Project.pdf A hybrid virtual/public hearing will be held on October 27th, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Public comments will be heard during this session. Please email us at   for the zoom link to attend virtually. Location:  Discovery Center, Palo Corona Regional Park,  4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923    Request for Proposals (RFP) Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program- Historic Properties Identification Assessment   Request for Proposals (RFP) Fuelbreak and Community Fuels Treatment Implementation (Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project)    Monterey County Public Works Plan (PWP) Monterey County Forest Health and Fire Resilience Public Works Plan (PWP)   Notice of Project Specific Analysis (PSA) for the Alila Ventana Big Sur Fuels Treatment Project  PD-3 Determination Board Resolution Approved Meeting Minutes Notice of Impending Development for Alila Ventana Big Sur Alila Ventana Big Sur Project Specific Analysis - RCDMC Board Approved Attachment A - Scientist Biographies Attachment B - Coastal Vegetation Treatment Standards for Alila Ventana Big Sur Attachment C - Vegetation Management Prescriptions Attachment D - Invasive Species Management Plan   (higher resolution copy available upon request) Attachment E - Placeholder for Goat Grazing Management Plan Attachment F - Maps of Project Management Units   Attachment G - Specific Project Requirements and Mitigation Measures Attachment H - Special Status Species     Notice of Project Specific Analysis (PSA) for the Rancho Rico Community Fuels Treatment Project  Board Resolution Rancho Rico Project Specific Analysis- Final Attachment A- Standard Project Requirements and Mitigation Measures Attachment B- Rancho Rico Sensitive Biological Resources Attachment C- Coastal Vegetation Treatment Standards for Rancho Rico Notice of Impending Development for Rancho Rico   CEQA Notice of Exemptions Los Padres Strategic Community Fuelbreak Collaborative Project - San Clemente Rancho Fuelbreak Maintenance CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration East Pico Blanco Fuelbreak - Notice of Intent     Notice of Intent for Application of Aquatic Herbicides The Resource Conservation District of Monterey County (RCDMC) was granted a General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Residual Aquatic Pesticide Discharges to Waters of the United States from Algae and Aquatic Weed Control Applications from the State Water Resources Control board on June 23, 2014. This permit covers the RCDMC’s arundo ( Arundo  donax ) and tamarisk ( Tamarisk  sp.) control efforts in the Salinas River riparian corridor. The RCDMC manages these invasive plants to improve habitat for fish and wildlife and reduce flood and fire risk along the Salinas River. Beginning July 18, 2023, the RCDMC will be applying a glyphosate and/or imazapyr-based aquatic-formulated herbicide to arundo stands and tamarisk shrubs in the Salinas River riparian corridor between Soledad and King City, CA. Applications will likely continue through October 2023. Herbicide will not be applied directly into the water and best management practices should result in no water contamination. No adverse impacts to the Salinas River or receiving water bodies are expected, and there are no water use restrictions associated with this application. For more information, please contact Emily Zefferman, RCDMC Ecologist, at (831) 975-7761.  Upcoming Events There are no up-coming events Public Notices Job Opportunities Board Meeting Agenda Latest News Follow us on social media to receive up-to-date news! RCDMC 2024 Annual Report USDA reverses course on Salinas office closure Subscribe Our latest announcements delivered to your inbox. 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Private landowners, government agencies, and non-profit organizations can contract with the RCD to provide training and workshops services related to nutrient management, irrigation efficiency, erosion control and vegetation management. Our current services include: Nutrient Management Trainings (bilingual) Irrigation Efficiency Trainings (bilingual) Erosion Control Workshops (bilingual) Contact Laura Murphy , RCD Soil Scientist, or Natalie Solares , Ag Water Management Specialist, for more information. Upcoming Events There are no up-coming events Public Notices Job Opportunities Board Meeting Agenda Latest News Follow us on social media to receive up-to-date news! RCDMC 2024 Annual Report USDA reverses course on Salinas office closure Subscribe Our latest announcements delivered to your inbox. 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It can also decrease allergens, restore natural fire regimes, and improve streamflow. Weed control involves the containment, reduction, or elimination of nuisance plant species, especially non-native invasive species, through mechanical removal, herbicide application, targeted grazing, prescribed burning, biological control, revegetation with native species, or a combinations of these methods. RCD of Monterey County is currently leading the Salinas River Watershed Invasive Non-native Plant Control Program to eradicate Arundo donax (giant cane), Tamarix (salt cedar), and other invasive species from the Salinas River riparian corridor. We are committed to helping public and private landowners combat weeds throughout Monterey County, and can provide you with assistance or more information on effectively managing weeds on your property. Learn more about our Salinas River Invasive Plant Control and Restoration Program by watching this short video,  WITHIN REACH: Releasing Arundo's Leafy Grip on the Salinas . Fuel Reduction for Fire Safety Creating “defensible space” by clearing brush and other vegetation around homes and structures can protect lives and property in areas where wildfire is a concern. The California Public Resources Code ( PRC 4291 ) requires property owners in areas susceptible to wildfires to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures. The RCD of Monterey County can help connect you with resources and funding to conduct fuel reduction projects on your property. Methods for Vegetation Management Invasive Weed Control Establishing Native Perennial Grasses Fire Protection for Your Home 1 MORE RESOURCES Carmel River Watershed Manual Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and/or Weed Management Area page UC Weed Research & Information Center California Invasive Plant Council Fire Safe Council for Monterey County CAL FIRE Wildfire Preparedness PROJECTS & SERVICES Salinas River Watershed Arundo Control Program Vegetation Management and Restoration Upcoming Events There are no up-coming events Public Notices Job Opportunities Board Meeting Agenda Latest News Follow us on social media to receive up-to-date news! RCDMC 2024 Annual Report USDA reverses course on Salinas office closure Subscribe Our latest announcements delivered to your inbox. 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RCD staff can assist applicants in English and Spanish with applications for planning, design and funding support for work to be done in the context of a Conservation Plan. Most of the project types described on our webpage are eligible for such assistance. Our services include: Site visits and initial consultation (bilingual) Coordination of application information for NRCS (bilingual) Contract implementation review and guidance (bilingual) Our team of staff and collaborators have experience providing project permit assistance for a wide variety of projects in Monterey County: Arundo Control Program Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program Monterey County Integrated Watershed Restoration Program projects including Santa Rita Creek Urban Greening and North Monterey County Amphibian Habitat Restoration Contact Paul Robins , Executive Director, or NRCS staff in Salinas for more information. 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Contact Us Resource Conservation District of Monterey County 744-A La Guardia Street Salinas, CA 93905 +1 (831) 975-7775 Privacy | Terms | Sitemap | Events | SB 272 Compliance | Login | En Español Website By: Tree Top Web Design Copyright © 2002-2026 RCDMC En Español En Español Search Donate Button Donate What We Do Natural Resources Management Soil Stability and Health Water Quality Management Farm & Ranch Runoff and Drainage Residential Runoff Water Conservation Ag Water Use Efficiency Water-Wise Residential Landscapes Stream and Pond Management Livestock Areas Vegetation Management Watersheds of Monterey County Nacitone Big Sur River Carmel River North County Salinas River Professional Services Irrigation Efficiency Evaluations Nutrient Management Assessment Erosion Control Planning Biological Monitoring Vegetation Management and Restoration Project Permit Assistance USDA Financial and Technical Assistance Trainings and Workshops Projects Forest Health and Fire Fuels Management Los Padres Strategic Community Fuelbreak Collaborative Project Carmel Valley Fuelbreak Project Regional Priority Projects Salinas River Arundo and Tamarisk Control Salinas River Stream Maintenance Program Integrated Watershed Restoration Program Nutrient Management Cooperatives Development Winter Preparedness Program Past Projects Education and Outreach Trainings and Workshops Range Camp RCD “Speak-off” Competition Land Judging Contest Volunteering and Internships About Us Mission, Values and Strategic Plan History RCD Staff Board of Directors NRCS-Salinas Partners and Funding Job Opportunities Resource Library Meeting Minutes & Agendas Annual Reports Publications Newsletter Archive Helpful Links Conservation Practices Index News RCD News RCDMC Annual Report 2025 Events Public Notices Contact Asesoría Técnica y Entrenamiento 1   Ofrecemos varias formas de asistencia técnica y entrenamiento a los agricultores del condado de Monterey, y estamos especialmente entusiasmados de apoyar a los agricultores principiantes y de pequeña escala. Nuestros servicios más populares incluyen la asistencia con el control de la erosión, el manejo del riego, y el manejo de nutrientes. Control de la Erosión Si bien la escorrentía de las tormentas y la erosión son procesos naturales, a menudo se concentran o se empeora por los cambios que hacemos en la tierra para acomodar la producción, el acceso, las estructuras u otros cambios. Los propietarios privados, agencias gubernamentales y organización no lucrativa pueden contratar con el RCD para proporcionar servicios de planificación del control de la erosión para una amplia variedad de proyectos. Nuestros servicios incluyen: Visita al sitio y evaluación de los riesgos de erosión o áreas problemáticas, tipo de suelo, hidrología, diseño para disminuir erosión por lluvia en su finca y prevención de sedimento en ríos o arroyos. Recomendaciones sobre prácticas potenciales para resolver o limitar los impactos de la erosión o mejorar la situación general del sitio, permitiendo que el suelo se mantenga en el sitio o mantenga la escorrentía y las pérdidas de sedimentos a niveles naturales. Preparación de Planes de Control de Erosión documentando problemas y solución de los campos. Póngase en contacto con  Aysha Peterson , Especialista Técnica Agrícola, para más información. Recursos de RCDMC Controlando la Erosión en las Lomas Y Caminos Agrícolas Guía de Prácticas para el Manejo de Erosión y Escorrentía Agrícola en Laderas Otros Recursos Procesos de erosión sedimentación en cauces y cuencas. Organización de Naciones Unidas para la educación, la ciencia y la Cultura, Francia Manejo de la escorrentía y control de erosión en la finca. Recinto universitario de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico EROSION HIDRICA Principios y técnicas de manejo. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto, Argentina   Manejo del Riego Conocer la uniformidad de la distribución de los sistemas de riego es fundamental para asegurarse de que el agua que se está aplicando se extienda uniformemente por la zona de crecimiento de la planta. Si su aplicación es uniforme, la profundidad de agua que se ha aplicado sobre el área entera debe ser aproximadamente la misma. Con esto en mente, una aplicación uniforme de agua es esencial para que los cultivos maximicen su eficiencia en el uso del agua y para conservar agua y energía evitando la aplicación excesiva. Los propietarios privados, agencias gubernamentales y organización no lucrativa de lucro pueden ponerse en contacto con el personal de RCD para una evaluación de riego en su granja. Nuestros servicios incluyen: Auditorías de sistemas de riego, incluyendo diseño, operación (verificación de fugas, pérdida por fricción y diámetros de tubería) y mantenimiento. Prueba de evaluación de sistema de riego en el sitio de su granja. Evaluar el uso del agua de los cultivos (uso del agua de riego versus las necesidades reales de los cultivos) utilizando estaciones meteorológicas locales (estaciones CIMIS), instalación de caudalímetros, uso del agua de riego y consultar los criterios de cultivo de la Universidad de California. Póngase en contacto con  Aysha Peterson , Especialista Técnica Agrícola, para más información. Recursos de RCDMC Evaluación de Riego Otros Recursos Dándole Mantenimiento a los Sistemas de Riego por Goteo Subsuperficiales. Cooperativa de Texas Extensión, Estados Unidos. Operación y Mantenimiento del Sistema de Riego por Aspersión en Laderas. Ministerio de agricultura y riego, Programa Subsectorial de irrigaciones y Cooperación Alemana, Perú Manejo de Nutrientes El principio de un buen manejo de nutrientes y el uso de fertilizantes es asegurar una sincronización entre los requerimientos del cultivo y la liberación de nutrientes provenientes de fertilizantes o de materiales orgánicos. De tal manera que se reduzca el riesgo de transporte de nutrientes a aguas superficiales o subterráneas. La aplicación de fertilizante debe realizarse únicamente cuando el suelo o la materia orgánica sean insuficientes para suplir sus plantas. Los propietarios privados, las agencias gubernamentales y las organizaciones no lucrativas pueden contratar con la RCD para proporcionar servicios de manejo de nutrientes para una amplia variedad de proyectos. Nuestros servicios incluyen: El Manejo Responsable 4R de los nutrientes implica (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place = Aplicar la fuente de nutrientes correcta, a una dosis correcta, en el momento correcto y el lugar correcto), una herramienta esencial en el desarrollo de sistemas agrícolas sostenibles basada en principios científicos. Asistencia con proyectos de manejo de calidad de agua agrícola. Preparación de informes, incluyendo el Informe de Aplicación de Nitrógeno Total para la Junta de Control de Calidad del Agua de la Costa Central (CCRWQCB) y el informe de Presupuesto de nutrientes para el Servicio de Conservación de Recursos Naturales (NRCS). Póngase en contacto con  Aysha Peterson , Especialista Técnica Agrícola, para más información. Otros Recursos Principios y Prácticas para el Manejo de Nutrientes en la Producción de Hortalizas. University of Florida IFAS Extension, Estados Unidos. Decisiones Efectivas en Manejo de Nutrientes… Más allá de la Próxima Cosecha. Internacional Plant Nutrition Institute, Estados Unidos. Manual de Producción de Fresa para los Agricultores de la Costa Central. Cachuma Resource Conservation District. 2015. Producción de Chile Orgánico en la Costa Central de California: Una guía para agricultores principantes de cultivos especializados.   The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems. UC Santa Cruz. Talleres y Capacitación El RCD lleva a cabo capacitaciones y talleres sobre manejo de riego y nutrientes para agricultores en español. Los propietarios privados, agencias gubernamentales y organización no lucrativa pueden contratar con el RCD para proporcionar servicios de capacitación y talleres relacionados con el manejo de nutrientes, la eficiencia del riego y el control de la erosión. Nuestros servicios: Entrenamiento en manejo de nutrientes Entrenamiento en la eficiencia de riego Talleres para control de la erosión Póngase en contacto con Aysha Peterson , Especialista Técnica