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Coalitions and third‑party groups describe data, outreach work and implementation challenges
Summary
Coalitions, third‑party implementers and consultants described progress on irrigated‑lands reporting, the heavy workload of cleaning inconsistent submissions, and limits to enforcing requirements for small, diversified farms. They urged clearer data standards and more resources for outreach and validation.
Third‑party coalitions, preservation groups and consultants told the panel they are collecting large volumes of irrigated‑lands data but face substantial data‑quality and outreach challenges that complicate statewide aggregation and enforcement.
Preservation Inc., a Central Coast coalition, and MLJ Environmental and other consultants presented their outreach methods: spreadsheet templates that mirror the State's GeoTracker forms, phone and in‑person help for older or non‑English‑speaking growers, and multi‑round…
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