Assistance for Management Practice Planning

This contract supports agricultural growers in Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) areas within the Los Angeles Region by facilitating the creation and implementation of targeted Management Practice Plans (MPPs) to meet water quality requirements under Order R4-2023-0353, the General Waste Discharge Requirements for Irrigated Agricultural Lands. The initiative specifically targets growers opting to comply with the Ag WDRs through MPPs rather than other compliance pathways, addressing seventeen TMDLs that allocate load caps for agricultural contributions to water pollution. The project emphasizes practical, on-the-ground assistance to help farmers develop science-based, site-specific conservation strategies that reduce nutrient, sediment, and other pollutant loads impacting local waterways. The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is leading this effort with primary contact points including Alexander Vaca, Jamie Whiteford, and Johnagustin Zecua, who will coordinate technical support, outreach, and implementation guidance. The work will focus on California’s Ag WDR-regulated lands, with no specified geographic boundaries beyond the state, and is positioned as a forecasted opportunity with a posted date of July 6, 2026. While formal solicitation details are not yet published, the intent is to enable growers to meet regulatory obligations through tailored, effective management practices that align with regional water quality goals and promote sustainable agriculture.