Land Use and Water Quality on California’s Central Coast: Nutrient Levels in Coastal Waterways
Increased focus on addressing non-point source (NPS) pollution throughout the U.S. has raised awareness of agriculture’s impact on water quality. Growers are being asked to voluntarily limit the effects of their operations on adjacent waterways through programs such those initiated by county Farm Bureaus. If pollution cannot be voluntarily controlled, growers may face mandatory regulatory actions in the future. Maintaining water quality is … Continue reading “Land Use and Water Quality on California’s Central Coast: Nutrient Levels in Coastal Waterways”