Come Learn About The TMDL

Mike Napolitano, a representative from the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board has been invited to come to speak to the Conservation Committee, and any interested members in relation to the TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) study, Phase I, and the preparations and goals of phase II.

“Based on evidence of widespread erosion and concerns regarding adverse impacts to fisheries habitat, the Regional Board listed the Napa River and its tributaries in 1990 as impaired by sediment under Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act. As such, the Regional Board is legally required to prepare a total maximum daily load (TMDL). TMDL is a national program mandated by the Clean Water Act to identify pollution problems, determine pollution sources, and develop plans to restore the health of polluted bodies of water.”

Phase I is complete, and Phase II is on the way. These documents will lead to a better understanding of our watershed, and what we need to do to ensure it’s health.

Please come join us June 18 at 2:00 PM at the Friends of the River office, 68-B Coombs Street, Napa (opposite A-1 Convenicnce Store at corner of Ash Street) for Mike’s presentation and the opportunity to ask questions in regards to the study, and what it means to environmental protections in Napa County. If you are interested, please view the document links below, which will better help to understand what the TMDL means for our watershed. We look forward to seeing you there. Please call either Jason (975-6364) or John (251-0106) if you have any questions.

Jason Steven Kesner Conservation Co-Chair
John Stephens Conservation Co-Chair

The following are PDF documents about the TMDL:

Executive Summary

technical report

figures

appendix

maps 1-4

maps 5-8

maps 9-13