Resource Conservation District of Monterey County (RCDMC)

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Figure 1: RCDMC. [1].
An environmental summary created by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.

Summary

Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) are special districts governed by an independent Board of Directors, within boundaries set by the state. They were established by Public Resources Code Division 9 [2] and are designated to implement and monitor resource conservation projects across private and public land [3]. The mission of these locally governed special districts is to educate the public and land owners about resource conservation in each area. In doing so, they provide an integral link to conservation programs and agencies on the local, state, and federal level. RCDs engage in:

  • Agricultural land conservation
  • Conservation education
  • Forest stewardship
  • Fuels management
  • Irrigation management
  • Recreational land restoration
  • Soil and water management on non-agricultural lands
  • Urban resource conservation
  • Watershed planning and management
  • Water conservation
  • Water quality protection and enhancement
  • Wetland conservation
  • Wildlife habitat enhancement

RCD of Monterey County

The RCD of Monterey County (RCDMC) was established in 1942 with the mission to conserve and improve natural resources, integrating the demand for environmental quality with the needs of agricultural and urban users [1]. The Board of Directors are appointed by the county board of supervisors and represent a wide range of experience and interests. Funding is supported solely through grants and contracts, and donations are accepted.

RCDMC provides services to farmers, ranchers, landowners and the public through four main efforts, each with distinct sub-categories in which they address conservation and land management in the region.

  • Natural Resource Management - to conserve and improve natural resources, especially in consideration of production agriculture and environmental sustainability. Focus areas include:
    • Soil stability and health
    • Water quality management
    • Water conservation
    • Stream and pond management
    • Livestock Areas
    • Vegetation management
  • Professional Services
    • Irrigation efficiency evaluations
    • Nutrient management assessments
    • Erosion control planning
    • Biological monitoring
    • Vegetation management and restoration
    • Project permit assistance
    • USDA financial and technical assistance
    • Trainings and workshops (in both Spanish and English)

Over 160 farmers and land managers in Monterey County have voluntarily participated in RCDMC conservation and restoration programs [1].

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 RCDMC (Resource Conservation District, Monterey County) Homepage
  2. ↑ PRC (PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). 1975. DIVISION 9. RESOURCE CONSERVATION [9001 - 9972.
  3. ↑ RCD (Resource Conservation District). 2017. Resource Conservation District Assistance. State of California Department of Conservation.

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