Urban stormwater management in Santa Cruz County
A watershed-related issue examined by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Contents
Background
Incorporated Cities
Scotts Valley
Summary
Scotts Valley is a small city within Santa Cruz County, California, located approximately six miles north of the city of Santa Cruz. Scotts Valley lies within the San Lorenzo River watershed [1], with the primary land use represented by medium- to low-density residential development with a growing commercial/industrial sector [2]. Carbonera Creek, a perennial stream that eventually flows into the San Lorenzo River, is the central waterway and main recipient of urban storm water within Scotts Valley.The city of Scotts Valley published a Storm Water Management Plan(SWMP) in 2009 in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)General Permit requirements for small Municipal Seperate Storm Sewer System (MS4) [3].
Stakeholders
Regulatory Background
Federal
- Phase I
- Phase II
State
Regional
Local
Timeline
Resources at Stake
Management Strategies
Santa Cruz
Summary
Stakeholders
Regulatory Background
Federal
- Phase I
- Phase II
State
Regional
Local
Timeline
Resources at Stake
Management Strategies
Capitola
The village of Capitola became the third incorporated city in Santa Cruz County in January 1949.
Summary
Watersheds
- Soquel Creek
- Nobel Gulch
- Arana-Rodeo Gulch
Stakeholders
Regulatory Background
Federal
- Phase I
- Phase II
State
Regional
Local
Timeline
Resources at Stake
Management Strategies
Watsonville
Summary
Watersheds
- Pajaro River
Stakeholders
Regulatory Background
Federal
- Phase I
- Phase II
State
Regional
Local
Timeline
Resources at Stake
Management Strategies
References
- ↑ Santa Cruz County Watersheds
- ↑ City of Scotts Valley Zoning Map
- ↑ [http://www.scottsvalley.org/downloads/public_works/SWMP.pdf City of Scotts Valley Storm Water Management Plan, 2009
