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A [[Watershed Issues|watershed-related issue]] examined by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB].
 
A [[Watershed Issues|watershed-related issue]] examined by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB].
  
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The [http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/ County of Santa Cruz] is located on California's Central Coast just over 70 miles south of San Francisco; 30 miles southwest of San Jose; and 43 miles north of Monterey. It is bordered by the San Mateo County to the north, Santa Clara County to the east, Monterey County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. The peak of the Santa Cruz Mountain Range is over 2,600 feet. The climate is generally Mediterranean but has low humidity. The mean annual precipitation is 31 inches, occurring predominantly between November and April <ref>[http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate.php?location=USCA1020 Climate Data]</ref>. All urban runoff eventually flows to the [http://montereybay.noaa.gov/ Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary] (MBNMS), a federally protected marine area of biological and economical importance along the Central Coast of California (see [[Urban stormwater management in the Monterey Bay region]]).
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Santa Cruz County has four incorporated cities including Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Wastonville, with a combined population of nearly 223,000 inhabitants <ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>. The incorporated areas of the county, with a combined total population of approximately 136,000, include Aptos, Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar, Soquel and Zayante, also contribute to runoff issues in the region <ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>.  
 
Santa Cruz County has four incorporated cities including Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Wastonville, with a combined population of nearly 223,000 inhabitants <ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>. The incorporated areas of the county, with a combined total population of approximately 136,000, include Aptos, Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar, Soquel and Zayante, also contribute to runoff issues in the region <ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>.  
  
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The details for each municipality's SWMP can be found using the links under the Incorporated Cities section. The County of Santa Cruz works with the City of Capitola for all their SWMP development.
 
The details for each municipality's SWMP can be found using the links under the Incorporated Cities section. The County of Santa Cruz works with the City of Capitola for all their SWMP development.
  
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* [[Urban stormwater management in the City of Scotts Valley|City of Scotts Valley]]
 
* [[Urban stormwater management in the City of Scotts Valley|City of Scotts Valley]]
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**Population: 11,764
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Santa Cruz|City of Santa Cruz]]
 
*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Santa Cruz|City of Santa Cruz]]
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**Population: 58,982
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Capitola|City of Capitola]]
 
*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Capitola|City of Capitola]]
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**Population: 10,073
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Watsonville|City of Watsonville]]
 
*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Watsonville|City of Watsonville]]
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<ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>
 
<ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>
  

Revision as of 13:56, 9 April 2013

A watershed-related issue examined by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.

Santa Cruz County Stormwater Management

Santa Cruz County has four incorporated cities including Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Wastonville, with a combined population of nearly 223,000 inhabitants [1]. The incorporated areas of the county, with a combined total population of approximately 136,000, include Aptos, Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar, Soquel and Zayante, also contribute to runoff issues in the region [2].


The details for each municipality's SWMP can be found using the links under the Incorporated Cities section. The County of Santa Cruz works with the City of Capitola for all their SWMP development.


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References

  1. ↑ Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County
  2. ↑ Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County
  3. ↑ Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County

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