Resources – Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District

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.

Interactive Website

Visit www.slowatershedproject.org to learn more about your watershed.

Final Report

SLO County Watershed Management Plan, Phase 1 Vision, Framework & Methodology Development

Appendices

Appendix A Maps

Appendix B Complete

Appendix C.1 Watershed Snapshots-North Coast

Appendix C.2 Watershed Snapshots – South County

Appendix C.3 Watershed Snapshots – North County

Appendix D Charts Linking Data Gaps to Primary Issues

Appendix E Final Instream Flow Assessment

Appendix F Percolation Study of Pilot-Study Groundwater Basins (San Luis/Edna and Santa Rosa)

Appendix G Response to Public Comment

Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed

Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan 2009

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.

Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan Appendices A-K

Arroyo Grande Creek and Watershed MOU

Memorandum of Understanding between interested parties and stakeholders in the Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed.

Tally Ho Creek Enhancement Planning

Powerpoint presentation regarding the Tally Ho Creek Enhancement Project.

Tally Ho Creek Planning Project

Assessment 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

Monitoring Report.

Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2007

Monitoring Report.

Lower Arroyo Grande Creek and Lagoon Fishery and Aquatic Resources Summary 2006

Monitoring Report.

Arroyo Grande Creek – Flood Control

Proposition 218 Final Assessment Report

Assessment engineer’s report prepared for San Luis Obispo County concerning Flood Control Zone 1 and 1A.

Final Flood Creek Grand Jury Report (2004)

The 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

Final Report.

The 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

An 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

Annual onsite inspection report of the Arroyo Grande Creek and Los Berros Creek diversion channels.

History of Arroyo Grande Creek (2000)

Morro Bay Watershed

Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration for Los Osos Wetland Restoration Project (2020)

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.

Morro Bay Watershed Stream Crossing Inventory and Fish Passage Evaluation

A 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

This 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

The 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”)

The 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

Morro Bay Project Clearwater Photos Part 1

Photos of BMP projects.

Morro Bay Project Clearwater Photos Part 2

Photos of BMP projects.

Morro Bay Permit Coordination Report 2007

Six 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

Six 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

The 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

Map detailing stream characteristics of Chorro Creek.

Chorro Flats Enhancement Project Final Report

Dairy Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001

The 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

Map detailing stream characteristics of Dairy Creek.

Pennington Creek Stream Inventory Report 2001

The 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

Map detailing stream characteristics of Pennington Creek.

Pismo Creek Watershed

Pismo Creek/Edna Area Watershed Management Plan

Pismo Estuary Enhancement Projects

Pismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory (2010)

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.

Appendices of the Pismo Lake Natural Resources Inventory

Pismo Lake Preliminary Public Access Analysis (2011)

This 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

Hydrology of Meadow Creek Drainage

1989 study of the Meadow Creek Drainage which flows into Pismo Lake. By David Chipping (13 MB pdf)

History of Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve (2008)

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

SLO Creek Total Maximum Daily Load & Implementation Plan for Nitrate-Nitrogen (2005)