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The State Water Board (SWB) will hold public meetings from May 5-8 to discuss groundwater issues as it relates to farming practices. Specifically, the “Agriculture Expert Panel” will review how agriculture, farm management practices, irrigation and fertilizer use impacts groundwater. The Panel consists of eight experts to assess existing agricultural nitrate programs and to develop recommendations that ensure ongoing efforts are protective of groundwater supply quality. The SWB contracted with the Irrigation Training and Research Center to assemble the expert panel. The results of the Expert Panel will likely have a substantial impact on the next Ag Order. As a result, participation in these public meetings is highly recommended.
For a list of agricultural expert questions, CLICK HERE.
NOTICE OF AGRICULTURAL EXPERT PANEL PUBLIC MEETINGS AND SOLICITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
Expert Panel Public Meeting #1
Monday May 5, 2014 - 9:00 AM (Convene Panel and Invited Testimony)
Tuesday May 6, 2014 - 8:30 AM (Invited Testimony and Public Comment)
Locations different for each day:
May 5: Irrigation and Training Research Center
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
1 Grand Ave, Building 08A, Room 022
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
May 6: The Monday Club
1815 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Expert Panel Public Meeting #2
Wednesday May 7, 2014 - 8:30 (Invited Testimony and Public Comment)
Southern California Edison Energy Education Center
4175 South Laspina Street
Tulare, CA 93274
Expert Panel Public Meeting #3
Friday May 9, 2014 - 8:30 (Invited Testimony and Public Comment)
Joe Serna Jr. - Cal/EPA Headquarters Building
Byron Sher Auditorium
1001 I Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Written Public Comment Deadline:
Wednesday May 14, 2014 - 12:00 pm noon
For more information, please contact Gail Delihant or Hank Giclas.
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