Resources
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.
Los Osos Wetland Restoration Bid Documents
Request for Bids, Los Osos Wetland Restoration.pdfExhibit A – Design Plans.pdfExhibit B – Tech Specs.pdfExhibit C – Conservation Crew Scope of Work.pdfExhibit D – Final MND.pdfExhibit E – Asbestos Report.pdfInteractive Website
Visit www.slowatershedproject.org to learn more about your watershed.
Final Report
SLO County Watershed Management Plan, Phase 1 Vision, Framework & Methodology Development.pdfAppendices
Appendix A Maps.pdfAppendix B Complete.pdfAppendix C.1 Watershed Snapshots-North Coast.pdfAppendix C.2 Watershed Snapshots – South County.pdfAppendix C.3 Watershed Snapshots – North County.pdfAppendix D Charts Linking Data Gaps to Primary Issues.pdfAppendix E Final Instream Flow Assessment.pdfAppendix F Percolation Study of Pilot-Study Groundwater Basins (San Luis-Edna and Santa Rosa).pdfAppendix G Response to Public Comment.pdfArroyo Grande Creek Watershed
Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan 2009.pdfThe 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.
Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan Appendices A-K.pdfArroyo Grande Creek and Watershed MOU.pdfMemorandum of Understanding between interested parties and stakeholders in the Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed.
Tally Ho Creek Enhancement Planning.pdfPowerpoint presentation regarding the Tally Ho Creek Enhancement Project.
Tally Ho Creek Planning Project.pdfAssessment and recommendations for improvement of stream function and flood protection on the mainstem of Tally Ho Creek, Arroyo Grande, CA (May 2010).
Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2008.pdfMonitoring Report.
Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2007.pdfMonitoring Report.
Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2006.pdfMonitoring Report.
Arroyo Grande Creek – Flood Control
Proposition 218 Final Assessment Report.pdfAssessment engineer’s report prepared for San Luis Obispo County concerning Flood Control Zone 1 and 1A.
Final Flood Creek Grand Jury Report (2004).pdfThe information in this report is a compilation of information received from attending watershed forums, interviewing many county officials, both elected and appointed, as well as visiting the site.
Arroyo Grande Creek Erosion, Sedimentation and Flooding Alternative Study.pdfFinal Report.
Recommended Implementation Plan for Alternative 3a.pdfThe RIPA-3a outlines a potential funding and phasing alternative for implementation of proposed project elements as defined under Alternative 3a in the Arroyo Grande Creek Erosion, Sedimentation, and Flooding Alternatives Study.
Arroyo Grande Creek Flood Control Biotic Assessment.pdfAn assessment of the biotic resources of the proposed flood control project area was conducted during a field visit in October 2005. The focus of the field assessment was to identify existing conditions and sensitive biotic resources within the project.
Arroyo Grande Creek and Los Berros Inspection Report 2006.pdfAnnual onsite inspection report of the Arroyo Grande Creek and Los Berros Creek diversion channels.
History of Arroyo Grande Creek (2000).pdfMorro Bay Watershed
Morro Bay Watershed Enhancement Plan (1989).pdfInitial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Osos Wetland Restoration Project (2020).pdfThis 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.
Morro Bay Watershed Stream Crossing Inventory and Fish Passage Evaluation.pdfA project-scheduling document to prioritize corrective treatments to provide unimpeded fish passage at eight road/stream intersections, three low-elevation dams, and a natural waterfall.
Morro Bay Steelhead Trout Restoration Plan.pdfThis report synthesizes existing physical and biological data with knowledge of the problems, land use activities, and constraints of future restoration, into a comprehensive Steelhead enhancement plan.
Morro Bay Steelhead Abundance and Distribution Report.pdfThe primary purpose of the fish abundance survey was to describe the relative distribution and abundance of juvenile steelhead (and occurrence of other species) throughout the accessible rearing habitat in Chorro Creek and Los Osos Creek.
Morro Bay On-Farm Coastal Water Quality Implementation Project (“Project Clearwater”).pdfThe primary objective of Project Clearwater and NRCS staff in this project was to work with individual landowners to develop site-specific conservation plans that would include at least fourteen BMPs for their properties.
Morro Bay Project Clearwater Attachments.pdfMorro Bay Project Clearwater Photos Part 1.pdfPhotos of BMP projects.
Morro Bay Project Clearwater Photos Part 2.pdfPhotos of BMP projects.
Morro Bay Permit Coordination Report 2007.pdfSix projects were submitted in 2007, the sixth year of the Morro Bay Watershed Permit Coordination Program. This report details those projects.
Morro Bay Permit Coordination Report 2006.pdfSix projects were submitted in 2006, the fifth year of the Morro Bay Watershed Permit Coordination Program. This report details those projects.
Chorro Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001.pdfThe objective of this report is to document the current habitat conditions and recommend options for the potential enhancement of habitat for Steelhead Trout.
Chorro Creek Location Map & Channel Types.pdfMap detailing stream characteristics of Chorro Creek.
Chorro Flats Enhancement Project Final Report.pdfDairy Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001.pdfThe objective of this report is to document the current habitat conditions and recommend options for the potential enhancement of habitat for Steelhead Trout.
Dairy Creek Location Map & Channel Types.pdfMap detailing stream characteristics of Dairy Creek.
Pennington Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001.pdfThe objective of this report is to document the current habitat conditions and recommend options for the potential enhancement of habitat for Steelhead Trout.
Pennington Creek Location Map & Channel Types.pdfMap detailing stream characteristics of Pennington Creek.
Pismo Creek Watershed
Pismo Creek-Edna Area Watershed Management Plan.pdfPismo Estuary Enhancement Projects.pdfPismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory (2010).pdfThis 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.
Appendices of the Pismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory.pdfPismo Lake Preliminary Public Access Analysis (2011).pdfThis Preliminary Public Access Analysis examines the potential for creating passive recreation opportunities in the Pismo Lake area with public overlooks, site interpretation and non-motorized access while protecting sensitive species and resources.
Appendices of the Pismo Lake Preliminary Public Access Analysis.pdfHydrology of Meadow Creek Drainage.pdf1989 study of the Meadow Creek Drainage which flows into Pismo Lake. By David Chipping (13 MB pdf)
History of Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve (2008).pdf
This history of the Pismo Lake area includes newspaper articles, letters, photos and personal communications. Written by Ella Honeycutt, former CSLRCD Board President.
San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed
Final project report.
SLO Creek Total Maximum Daily Load & Implementation Plan for Nitrate-Nitrogen (2005).pdfFinal project report.
Total Maximum Daily Load for Pathogens in San Luis Obispo Creek (2004).pdfEnhancement plan.
San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed Enhancement Plan (2002).pdfFinal project report.
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)