This can be complicated. We know. Therefore, it is our goal to help you meet these water quality regulations while providing the best customer service we can. To do so please help us by responding prior to ALL assigned Due Dates. - Larry Domenighini, President 2016 Fall/Winter Issue IN THIS ISSUE • Enforcement • Applying the 4R’s • Important Dates • Colusa Co. - Election • Finances/Audit BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Larry Domenighini Glenn County Director/Farmer Vice President John Garner At-Large Director/Farmer Denise Carter Colusa County Director/Farmer Jeff Miller Colusa County Director/Farmer Greg Overton Glenn County Director/Farmer OUTREACH AND EDUCATION Glenn County RCD Kandi Manhart, Secretary Ritta Martin (530) 934-4601 x5 OUTREACH PARTNER Lester Messina CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kelly Kampschmidt - Payroll & Accounting Services (530) 934-3234 CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address P.O. Box 1205 Willows, California 95988 Phone (530) 934-8036 Email [email protected]By Lester Messina As the growing and harvest season comes to a close for 2016, it’s time to gather up all the unread bills, reporting forms, etc... from the dashboard of your truck or the pile in your office. Somewhere in there are newsletters and reminders on how the Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program (CGSP) wants to help you meet requirements of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP)/Order. One timely reminder is that all Members of the CGSP need to fill out a Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet annually for the crops they grow. Information necessary to get together is the total amount of Nitrogen put on those crops from all sources, during the growing season. This information is kept on the farm and may be requested by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region (Regional Board) if a compliance inspection of your operation is scheduled (more on compliance inspections inside). For some Members, this year will bring the additional challenge of filling out a “Certified” Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet and - NEW - a Summary Report for the crops grown in the 2016 season. A package of information/ forms has been sent specifically to those Members that farm in High Vulnerability Areas (HVAs) as designated in the Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition’s (Coalition) Groundwater Quality Assessment Report (GAR). Within that package are detailed instructions on how reporting forms are to be filled out, a sheet of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and a schedule of Open House events during the months of December and January to help Members who would like assistance. More information on these Open House events will also be provided at both the Colusa (Dec. 7) and Glenn (Dec. 6) County Grower Meetings as well as in the packet already, or to be, mailed to Members. Please feel free to contact us for more information by calling (530) 934-8036. ~ ** Reminder, not all Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet Reporting needs to be Certified and a Summary Report submitted to us, only those in High Vulnerability Areas. However, every Member must complete a new Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet and KEEP-IT-ON-FARM for each crop year. *** Another Nitrogen Management Training for Grower Nitrogen Management Plan Self-Certification will be held in early 2017. Information will be mailed to those in HVAs. Mark your calendar and attend! Annual Member Meeting - Monday, December 12, 2016 See back for location and more details. ~ Nitrogen Management Reporting - NEW! Subwatershed Program
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This can be complicated. We know. Therefore, it is our goal to help you
meet these water quality regulations while providing the best customer
service we can. To do so please help us by
responding prior to ALL assigned Due Dates.
- Larry Domenighini, President
News and Information: Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program
2016 Fall/Winter Issue
IN THIS ISSUE
• Enforcement • Applying the 4R’s • Important Dates • Colusa Co. - Election • Finances/Audit
As the growing and harvest season comes to a close for 2016, it’s time to gather up all the unread bills, reporting forms, etc... from the dashboard of your truck or the pile in your office. Somewhere in there are newsletters and reminders on how the Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program (CGSP) wants to help you meet requirements of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP)/Order. One timely reminder is that all Members of the CGSP need to fill out a Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet annually for the crops they grow. Information necessary to get together is the total amount of Nitrogen put on those crops from all sources, during the growing season. This information is kept on the farm and may be requested by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region (Regional Board) if a compliance inspection of your operation is scheduled (more on compliance inspections inside). For some Members, this year will bring the additional challenge of filling out a “Certified” Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet and - NEW - a Summary Report for the crops grown in the 2016 season. A package of information/forms has been sent specifically to those Members that farm in High Vulnerability Areas (HVAs) as designated in the Sacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition’s (Coalition)
Groundwater Quality Assessment Report (GAR). Within that package are detailed instructions on how reporting forms are to be filled out, a sheet of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and a schedule of Open House events during the months of December and January to help Members who would like assistance. More information on these Open House events will also be provided at both the Colusa (Dec. 7) and Glenn (Dec. 6) County Grower Meetings as well as in the packet already, or to be, mailed to Members. Please feel free to contact us for more information by calling (530) 934-8036. ~** Reminder, not all Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet Reporting needs to be Certified and a Summary Report submitted to us, only those in High Vulnerability Areas. However, every Member must complete a new Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheet and KEEP-IT-ON-FARM for each crop year.
*** Another Nitrogen Management Training for Grower Nitrogen Management Plan Self-Certification will be held in early 2017. Information will be mailed to those in HVAs.
Mark your calendar and attend!Annual Member Meeting - Monday, December 12, 2016 See back for location and more details. ~
Nitrogen Management Reporting - NEW!
Colusa GlennSubwatershed Program
DIRECTORY:Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program Colusa County Agricultural DepartmentPhone (530) 934-8036 Phone (530) 458-0580Email [email protected] Glenn County Agricultural DepartmentSacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition Phone (530) 934-6501Bruce Houdesheldt, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone (916) 442-8333 Colusa County NRCS www.svwqc.org Phone (530) 458-2931 x3 Northern California Water Association Glenn County NRCSPhone (916) 442-8333 Phone (530) 934-4601 x3www.norcalwater.org Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control BoardGlenn County Resource Conservation District Irrigated Lands Regulatory ProgramPhone (530) 934-4601 x5 Phone (916) 464-4611www.glenncountyrcd.org www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/water_issues/irrigated_lands/
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Financial Reports and Audit AvailablePlease contact Kelly Kampschmidt - Payroll & Accounting Services at (530) 934-3234 after March 1, 2017 for a complete set of reports and/or audit report. Thank you! ~
Colusa Co . D irector Seats2016 Elections:
It is time to hold elections for the Colusa County Director Seats. You are encouraged to send in your vote! Please look for the PINK postcard ballot in your 2017 Annual Membership Statement, which will be mailed the first week of December. Ballots are...
DUE December 31, 2016!
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Principals to keep in mind for future reference revolve around the 4R’s of Nitrogen Management for all Members.
Apply the RIGht RAte• Match supply with crop demand (all inputs -fertilizer, organic N, water, soil).
Apply at the RIGht tIMe• Apply coincident with crop demand and root uptake.
Apply in the RIGht PlACe• Ensure delivery to the active roots.• Minimize movement below root zone.
Use the RIGht SoURCe• The 4R’s are specific to every individual orchard/field and every year selecting the appropriate N source for the crop/irrigation management situation can lead to the greatest nitrogen use efficiency.
For more 4R information please see: http://www.ipni.net/ipniweb/portal/4r.nsf/article/4r-history ~
December 1 Annual Membership Statements MailedDecember 6 Glenn County Grower Meeting PresentationDecember 7 Colusa County Grower Meeting Presentation December 12 Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program Annual Meeting for Members December 31 - DUE! Election BallotJanuary 15 - DUE! Membership Fees (must be postmarked)February 1 - DUE! 1) Nitrogen Management Plan Report • Summary Report for HVAs • Worksheet Updated & Keep-On-Farm 2) Farm Evaluation OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Multiple dates/times. Please refer to your Nitrogen or Farm Evaluation Reporting packets of information for details.
I M P O RTA N T D AT E S & D U E D AT E S !
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an #1: Management Practices Implementation and Performance Goals: Malathion in Lower Colusa Basin Drain Colusa CountyIn April 2013, this Management Plan was created due to multiple Malathion exceedances; March 2010, August 2011 and March 2013. Exceedance notices have been mailed and a workshop was held January 2014, including mandatory surveys. Colusa County growers with alfalfa and walnuts, aerial applicators, PCAs, and those who use this product were required to participate per MP requirements. Additional outreach occured in January 2015 and 2016 and will occur in January 2017. If all goes well and there are no more exceedances, we will request the Management Plan to be complete in calendar year 2017. ~
Applying the 4R’s
Principle...UNENROLLED PARCELS - Regional Board continues to issue administrative civil liability orders and fines to irrigated agricultural landowners that are not enrolled in a Coalition and/or do not have an individual permit and work directly with the Regional Board to meet the regulations. Ensure all irrigated Ag parcels are enrolled (does not include rice or dairy)! FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORTS TO COALITIONS - Regional Board is starting to issue fines for failure to submit Farm Evaluations and Nitrogen Reporting requirements as mandated. These fines are in addition to our local fine policy.
COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS - Regional Board is starting to conduct on-farm site inspections to verify that the ILRP/Order is being implemented at the field level and to ensure Members are meeting all of their requirements (e.g. reporting, accuracy of practice implementation, etc.). To date, Coalitions and Members have been given prior notice of the on-site inspection. However, we need to stress to you how important it is to keep copies of everything you submit to us....
Our recommendations:— Keep copies of everything!— Create a CGSP file folder and keep on-farm; put everything in there from your Membership Statement/Payment information to your Farm Evaluations, Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheets, Nitrogen Summary Reports (HVA only), Maps, Meetings you Attend with us presenting, etc. — Once or twice a year review your practices on-farm and be prepared to show them to Regional Board Inspectors (we will be with you if this should occur). — Remember only YOU are the expert on your farm operation, not us. — Be prepared at all times! We anticipate a 72 hour notice period only. ~
Enforcement:Regional Board is making a Priori ty!
Colusa County FB (530) 458-5130Glenn County FB (530) 865-9636
DIRECTORY:Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program Colusa County Agricultural DepartmentPhone (530) 934-8036 Phone (530) 458-0580Email [email protected] Glenn County Agricultural DepartmentSacramento Valley Water Quality Coalition Phone (530) 934-6501Bruce Houdesheldt, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone (916) 442-8333 Colusa County NRCS www.svwqc.org Phone (530) 458-2931 x3 Northern California Water Association Glenn County NRCSPhone (916) 442-8333 Phone (530) 934-4601 x3www.norcalwater.org Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control BoardGlenn County Resource Conservation District Irrigated Lands Regulatory ProgramPhone (530) 934-4601 x5 Phone (916) 464-4611www.glenncountyrcd.org www.waterboards.ca.gov/centralvalley/water_issues/irrigated_lands/
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Financial Reports and Audit AvailablePlease contact Kelly Kampschmidt - Payroll & Accounting Services at (530) 934-3234 after March 1, 2017 for a complete set of reports and/or audit report. Thank you! ~
Colusa Co . D irector Seats2016 Elections:
It is time to hold elections for the Colusa County Director Seats. You are encouraged to send in your vote! Please look for the PINK postcard ballot in your 2017 Annual Membership Statement, which will be mailed the first week of December. Ballots are...
DUE December 31, 2016!
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Principals to keep in mind for future reference revolve around the 4R’s of Nitrogen Management for all Members.
Apply the RIGht RAte• Match supply with crop demand (all inputs -fertilizer, organic N, water, soil).
Apply at the RIGht tIMe• Apply coincident with crop demand and root uptake.
Apply in the RIGht PlACe• Ensure delivery to the active roots.• Minimize movement below root zone.
Use the RIGht SoURCe• The 4R’s are specific to every individual orchard/field and every year selecting the appropriate N source for the crop/irrigation management situation can lead to the greatest nitrogen use efficiency.
For more 4R information please see: http://www.ipni.net/ipniweb/portal/4r.nsf/article/4r-history ~
December 1 Annual Membership Statements MailedDecember 6 Glenn County Grower Meeting PresentationDecember 7 Colusa County Grower Meeting Presentation December 12 Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program Annual Meeting for Members December 31 - DUE! Election BallotJanuary 15 - DUE! Membership Fees (must be postmarked)February 1 - DUE! 1) Nitrogen Management Plan Report • Summary Report for HVAs • Worksheet Updated & Keep-On-Farm 2) Farm Evaluation OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Multiple dates/times. Please refer to your Nitrogen or Farm Evaluation Reporting packets of information for details.
I M P O RTA N T D AT E S & D U E D AT E S !
UPDA
TE: Ma
nagem
ent Pl
an #1: Management Practices Implementation and Performance Goals: Malathion in Lower Colusa Basin Drain Colusa CountyIn April 2013, this Management Plan was created due to multiple Malathion exceedances; March 2010, August 2011 and March 2013. Exceedance notices have been mailed and a workshop was held January 2014, including mandatory surveys. Colusa County growers with alfalfa and walnuts, aerial applicators, PCAs, and those who use this product were required to participate per MP requirements. Additional outreach occured in January 2015 and 2016 and will occur in January 2017. If all goes well and there are no more exceedances, we will request the Management Plan to be complete in calendar year 2017. ~
Applying the 4R’s
Principle...UNENROLLED PARCELS - Regional Board continues to issue administrative civil liability orders and fines to irrigated agricultural landowners that are not enrolled in a Coalition and/or do not have an individual permit and work directly with the Regional Board to meet the regulations. Ensure all irrigated Ag parcels are enrolled (does not include rice or dairy)! FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORTS TO COALITIONS - Regional Board is starting to issue fines for failure to submit Farm Evaluations and Nitrogen Reporting requirements as mandated. These fines are in addition to our local fine policy.
COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS - Regional Board is starting to conduct on-farm site inspections to verify that the ILRP/Order is being implemented at the field level and to ensure Members are meeting all of their requirements (e.g. reporting, accuracy of practice implementation, etc.). To date, Coalitions and Members have been given prior notice of the on-site inspection. However, we need to stress to you how important it is to keep copies of everything you submit to us....
Our recommendations:— Keep copies of everything!— Create a CGSP file folder and keep on-farm; put everything in there from your Membership Statement/Payment information to your Farm Evaluations, Nitrogen Management Plan Worksheets, Nitrogen Summary Reports (HVA only), Maps, Meetings you Attend with us presenting, etc. — Once or twice a year review your practices on-farm and be prepared to show them to Regional Board Inspectors (we will be with you if this should occur). — Remember only YOU are the expert on your farm operation, not us. — Be prepared at all times! We anticipate a 72 hour notice period only. ~
Enforcement:Regional Board is making a Priori ty!
Colusa County FB (530) 458-5130Glenn County FB (530) 865-9636
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