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Public WorkshopPublic WorkshopImplementation and Enforcement Implementation and Enforcement
of Nutrient TMDLs for Lake of Nutrient TMDLs for Lake Elsinore and Canyon LakeElsinore and Canyon Lake
CA Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board)
Western Riverside County Agricultural Coalition (WRCAC)
June, 2012
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
Regional Water Board– Nutrient TMDLs for Lake Elsinore and Canyon
Lake – Agricultural Operator Requirements– Water Code 13267 Letter
Western Riverside County Ag CoalitionQuestions and Answers
Lake Elsinore/Canyon Lake Water Quality Problems
•Severe Algal blooms
•Sometimes Massive fish kills
Cause of WQ Problems:
• Excessive phosphorus and nitrogen loads
•Depletion of Oxygen
What did Regional Board do about it?What did Regional Board do about it?
Listed Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake on Clean Water Act, 303(d) list of Impaired Waters in 1994, 1998 and 2002
In 2004, adopted nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) pollution control plans or TMDLs for both Lakes
Regional Board staff having been working with Stakeholders on the implementation of the TMDLs
Lake Elsinore/Canyon Lake
TMDL Goals
Parameter Compliance Date
Total Phosphorus 2020
Total Nitrogen 2020
Ammonia Nitrogen 2020
Chlorophyll a 2015, 2020
Dissolved Oxygen 2015, 2020
Discharger Responsibilities
Reduce Loads by 2020:
Total Phosphorus,
Total Nitrogen
Assigned to:
Urban Runoff Septic Systems Agriculture Recycled Water CAFO Internal
Sediment Forest Lands
Nutrient reductions
Allocations 8,691 kg/yr
Canyon Lake – Phosphorus Loads
Existing Loads 13,558 kg/yr
Ag
Agricultural Owner RequirementsAgricultural Owner Requirements
1. On-going Monitoring Program Watershed-wide Monitoring Plan L. Elsinore, Canyon L. Monitoring Plan Annual report – due August of each year
2. Agricultural Nutrient Management Plan Draft submitted Dec. 2011 Final due July 2012 Implementation required
Land owner is responsible for meeting requirements
California Water Code California Water Code Sections 13267 and 13268Sections 13267 and 13268
Enforcement tools to ensure TMDL compliance regarding technical and monitoring reports
“…Any person/agency who has discharged, discharges, or is suspected of having discharged, or discharging, or who proposes to discharge waste,…, shall furnish…
Failing to submit the reports may warrant monetary penalty of up to $1,000 per day
By joining Western Riv. County Ag Coalition, requirements met = no enforcement
Agricultural Owner RequirementsAgricultural Owner Requirements
TMDL/Ag requirements can be met by
a. Undertaking monitoring and Nutrient Management Plan development and implementation on your own
OR
b. Becoming a member of WRCAC
Responsible StakeholdersResponsible Stakeholders US Forest Service:
– San Bernardino and Cleveland National Forest Management Zones March Air Reserve Base and March JPA State of California
– Department of Fish and Game– Department of Transportation
County of Riverside– Flood Control and Water Conservation District– DAMP Program Co-permittees including:
City of Beaumont City of Lake Elsinore City of PerrisCity of Canyon Lake City of Moreno Valley City of RiversideCity of Hemet City of Murrieta City of San Jacinto
Water Agencies:– Eastern Municipal Water District– Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Agriculture:– UC Cooperative Extension– Concentrated Animal Feeding Operators– Agricultural Operators– Farm Bureau
Next Steps for Ag OwnersNext Steps for Ag Owners
Work with Western Riverside County Ag Coalition (WRCAC); commit to work with/provide funding to WRCAC to meet TMDL requirements
Exemption ProcessExemption Process
If there are no agricultural practices occurring on your property, you can seek an exemption to these requirements
WRCAC will conduct exemption analysis
All exemptions are only good until next assessment cycle in 3-4 years.
WRCAC presentation to provide additional information