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A [[Watershed Issues|watershed-related issue]] examined by the [[ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems]] class at [http://csumb.edu CSUMB].
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=Legal Background=
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Since 1999, certain counties and cities are required by [[Urban stormwater regulations applicable to central coast region|Phase II of Section 402]] of the [[Clean Water Act]] to have storm water management plans (SWMP). <ref> [http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/section402.cfm Clean Water Act, Section 402] </ref>
  
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=County Regulations=
  
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'''Santa Cruz County Code''' 
  
=Background=
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Santa Cruz County has its own regulations for stormwater that apply to all cities and unincorporated municipalities.
  
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, which usually falls between November and April <ref>[http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate.php?location=USCA1020 Climate Data]</ref>.
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[http://www.codepublishing.com/ca/santacruzcounty/ Chapter 7.79: Runoff and Pollution Control]
  
Santa Cruz County has four incorporated cities including Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, the City of 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>. Each incorporated city is responsible for meeting State Water Resources Control Board <ref>[http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/ Storm Water Program]</ref> (SWRCB) regulations regarding water quality standards. Although the incorporated ares of the county are not beholden to the same laws, the combined population of Aptos, Ben Lomond, Bonny Doon, Boulder Creek, Brookdale, Corralitos, Davenport, Felton, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Rio Del Mar, Soquel and Zayante, which is roughly 135,936, also contributes 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 residents and municipalities recognize that the natural resources located in the region provide important habitats for aquatic life of all varieties and opportunities for public recreation and enjoyment as well as commercial operations and ventures. It is understood that 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.
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=Affected Municipalities=
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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. 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>. The County of Santa Cruz works with the City of Capitola for all their SWMP development.
  
[[Image:SCProgramBoundary.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Scotts Valley|City of Scotts Valley]]
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Santa Cruz|City of Santa Cruz]]
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Capitola|City of Capitola]]
 
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Watsonville|City of Watsonville]]
=Incorporated Cities=
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*Scotts Valley
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**Population: 11,764
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***Square miles:  4.6
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*Santa Cruz
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**Population: 58,982
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***Square miles: 12
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*Capitola
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**Population: 10,073
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***Square miles: 1.6
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*Watsonville
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**Population: 51,882 
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***Square miles: 5.9
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<ref>[http://www.santacruz.org/press/facts-stats-faqs.php Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County] </ref>
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/]
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*[[Urban stormwater regulations applicable to central coast region]]
*[http://ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf/PubWIntro.html]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Scotts Valley]]
*[http://www.coastal.ca.gov/nps/lid/5Fatoohi-StormwaterManagementLIDSantaCruzCounty.pdf]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Santa Cruz]]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Capitola]]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Watsonville]]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the Monterey Bay region]]
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*[[Urban stormwater management in the City of Pacific Grove]]
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*[http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/ Santa Cruz County Home Page]
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*[http://www.dpw.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/npdes/Home.html Santa Cruz County Public Works Department Storm Water Home Page]
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==Disclaimer==
 
==Disclaimer==
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This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of [http://csumb.edu CSUMB], its staff, or students.

Latest revision as of 16:42, 9 April 2013

Legal Background

Since 1999, certain counties and cities are required by Phase II of Section 402 of the Clean Water Act to have storm water management plans (SWMP). [1]

County Regulations

Santa Cruz County Code

Santa Cruz County has its own regulations for stormwater that apply to all cities and unincorporated municipalities.

Chapter 7.79: Runoff and Pollution Control

Affected Municipalities

Santa Cruz County has four incorporated cities including Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Wastonville, with a combined population of nearly 223,000 inhabitants. 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 County of Santa Cruz works with the City of Capitola for all their SWMP development.

References

  1. Clean Water Act, Section 402
  2. Population Statistics for Incorporated Cities of Santa Cruz County

Links

Disclaimer

This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.