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Advisory commission to forward research on coastal encampments and water‑quality risks to sheriff, CDFW and board
Summary
Commissioners reviewed research on water‑quality impacts from illegal encampments along coastal streams, identified potential funding sources for cleanup (including the State ERF program), and agreed to draft a letter and informational packet to the Board of Supervisors, the sheriff and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The commission discussed possible actions to address habitat and water‑quality impacts caused by illegal encampments in coastal watersheds, with particular attention to Hare Creek and Pudding Creek, where regional sampling shows pathogen impairments.
Commissioner Patty presented research and grant ideas, citing the State’s ERF program (described as a revolving fund targeted toward cleanups), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework under the Clean Water Act and local Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) listings as context for possible funding and regulatory pathways. Patty said the…
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