I.  Goal:  Protect Soil and Water Resources

     A.  Objective:  Continue implementation of Project Clearwater in Morro Bay Watershed
           1.  Work with landowners to develop at least 5 detailed conservation plans
           2. Install at least 35 BMPs
           3. Submit grant proposal to State Water Resources Control Board for $500,000
      continued funding for 3 year period beginning September 2004.

     B.  Objective:  Continue efforts to implement the Conceptual Plan for Intercepting Sediment in Lower Los Osos and Warden 
           Valleys, and Los Osos Creek drainage.
           1.  Work with agricultural and wetland reserve conservation easement landowners to identify future work plan.
           2.  Continue efforts to identify willing landowners to participate in program.

     C.  Objective:  Continue efforts to implement programs in Arroyo Grande Creek  Watershed
           1.  Assist Zone 1/1A Flood Control Districts Advisory Committee by
                a)  developing a Erosion and Sediment Study proposal for funding
                b)  coordinating with the SLO County Public Works' Alternative Study for   lower Arroyo Grande Creek
                c)  provide staff support for outreach activities
               d)  provide assistance to the City of Arroyo Grande with erosion control planning
           2.  Submit final grant proposal for On-Farm Water Quality Implementation Program to begin in Spring 2004.
               a)  State Water Resources Control Board funding of $101,990
               b)  State Coastal Conservancy grant match of $200,000+
           3.  Pursue agency commitment and funding sources for implementation of tasks identified in the South County Coastal 
          Watershed Enhancement Plan developed for Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve.  Prioritize needs and tasks.

     D.  Objective:  Provide direction, input and technical assistance to public agencies and private  organizations 
           1. Participation by RCD Board Directors, Associate Directors and staff on relevant Boards and Committees.  These 
               include, but are not limited to: Resource Conservation & Development Council; County Agricultural Liaison 
              Committee; County Water Resources Advisory Committee; Zone 1/1A Flood Control District Advisory Committee; 
              Zone 9 Flood Control District; Morro Bay National Estuary Program's Executive Committee, Implementation 
              Committee and Technical Advisory Committee; Central Coast Salmon Enhancement's Arroyo Grande Forum, Steering 
              Committee and Technical Advisory Committee
            2. Coordinate with UCCE, NRCS and the Farm Bureau for implementation of Water Quality Short Courses throughout 
                the District.
            3. Support and promote the Cachuma RCD’s Mobile Lab Services.
            4. Promote conservation awareness through education and outreach projects such as the Envirothon and PEG Public 
                Access Television. 

II. Goal:  Protect Prime Agricultural Lands
      It should be noted that the objectives and actions cited in the goal to protect soil and water resources are instrumental in the 
      protection of prime agricultural lands.

      A.  Objective:  Protect coastal prime agricultural land in the Arroyo Grande and Cienega Valleys from flooding.
            1.  Refer to Zone 1/1A Flood Control District above
            2.  Provide annual monitoring for the Dickens Agricultural Easement in Arroyo Grande
            3. Work with conservation organizations to provide agricultural easement strategies to landowners.
      B. Objective:  Preserve coastal prime agricultural lands. 

III. Goal:  Protect and Enhance Important Natural Habitats and Ecosystems 

     A.  Objective:  Continue oversight of Chorro Flats Enhancement Project
           1.  Monitor and maintain as needed
           2.  Complete Wetland Land Reserve program enrollment activity
           3.  Pursue gift of riparian habitat parcel to State Parks.
     B.  Objective:  Continue efforts to enhance steelhead recovery in coastal streams
           1.  Identify projects prioritized in the Morro Bay Steelhead Recovery Plan and pursue grant funding for implementation.
           2.  Provide assistance to south county organizations for habitat restoration in the Arroyo Grande Creek watershed.
           3.  Work with organizations in the Morro Bay watershed to accomplish riparian habitat restoration. 
     C.  Provide assistance to landowners in subwatersheds (i.e. Little Morro Creek) when  requested.