SCH Number 2026050823

Project Info

Title

Sediment Reductions on Tomorro Farm for Improved Water Quality in Chorro Creek

Description

The project is to implement management practices (MPs), including headcut repair and associated streambank stabilization measures, to reduce sediment and nutrient loading to Chorro Creek and support implementation of the Los Osos Creek, Warden Creek, and Warden Lake Wetland Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). Treatments at Tomorro Farm will use low-tech, process-based restoration (LTPBR) techniques to stabilize headcuts and restore natural hydrologic function. These treatments may include Small Habitat Restoration Projects, less than five acres, that ensure a positive impact for fish, plants, or wildlife (as eligible for an exemption listed below), such as beaver dam analogs (BDAs), native streambank and upland revegetation, and temporary cattle exclusion fencing to support vegetation establishment and protect restored areas. In addition to reducing sedimentation and nutrient loading, project benefits include enhanced wildlife habitat, improved soil health, and increased groundwater recharge.

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