For questions Regarding...
membership & invoicingContact: Dan Port winterportfarm@gmail.com
(209) 304-9418 |
SAWQA/IRLP Program questionsContact: Amanda Watson Amanda@AmadorRCD.org
(916) 562- 0204 |
database & filling out paperworkContact: Jill Damskey
SAWQA@AmadorRCD.org (209) 730-3150 |
Upcoming TRAININGs & Office Hours
See information below for online SECP training and the 2020 Nitrogen Management Plan certification training series in January & February 2020
New online Member Database
The SAWQA Team is excited to unveil the new Online Membership Database Tool. This tool will allow members to login from anywhere with an internet connection to check membership status an complete member requirements. We've put together a step by step guide to help walk member through logging on to the database and filling out the required information. Please review the step-by-step guide and contact Jill Damskey if you have any additional questions.
Click Here for a Step-by-Step Guide
Click Here for a Step-by-Step Guide
Membership Requirements
Click Here to review current membership requirements.
The requirements to our members are determined through the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) which is regulated by the Central Valley Regional Water Resource Control Board for more information about the regional board and the current waste discharge order. For details about all the regulations you review the Sacramento Valley Waste Discharge Order covering Irrigated Lands.
The requirements to our members are determined through the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) which is regulated by the Central Valley Regional Water Resource Control Board for more information about the regional board and the current waste discharge order. For details about all the regulations you review the Sacramento Valley Waste Discharge Order covering Irrigated Lands.
Sediment & Erosion Control Online Training
Many members of the Sacramento/Amador Water Quality Alliance (SAWQA) are subject to the Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (SECP) Requirement under the Sacramento Valley Waste Discharge Order.
A SECP must be certified, irrigators can participate in a training to be able to self-certify. SAWQA has offered several trainings to assist irrigators in being able to self-certify their own plans.
Click here to download the fillable PDF SECP Template
Upcoming Training: The online training will be available January and February 2020.
CLICK HERE to take the online SECP training
Sacramento/Amador Water Quality Alliance Hosted Training
No trainings are scheduled at this time; if there are enough members in need of training we will host an additional training.
Email SAWQA@AmadorRCD.org to learn more information about this online certification opportunity.
What are my other SECP certification options?
If a member does not want to self-certify their own plan they can hire a professional to write and certify their SECP. Under the Central Valley Regional Board’s Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program a member can hire a qualified professional possessing one of the following registrations or certifications, and appropriate experience with erosion issues on irrigated agricultural lands (CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE), CA Registered Professional Geologist or Engineering Geologist, CA Registered Professional Landscape Architect, Professional Hydrologist, Certified Soil Scientist (CPSS), Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality. Click here for a list of local qualified professionals.
A SECP must be certified, irrigators can participate in a training to be able to self-certify. SAWQA has offered several trainings to assist irrigators in being able to self-certify their own plans.
Click here to download the fillable PDF SECP Template
Upcoming Training: The online training will be available January and February 2020.
CLICK HERE to take the online SECP training
Sacramento/Amador Water Quality Alliance Hosted Training
No trainings are scheduled at this time; if there are enough members in need of training we will host an additional training.
Email SAWQA@AmadorRCD.org to learn more information about this online certification opportunity.
What are my other SECP certification options?
If a member does not want to self-certify their own plan they can hire a professional to write and certify their SECP. Under the Central Valley Regional Board’s Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program a member can hire a qualified professional possessing one of the following registrations or certifications, and appropriate experience with erosion issues on irrigated agricultural lands (CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE), CA Registered Professional Geologist or Engineering Geologist, CA Registered Professional Landscape Architect, Professional Hydrologist, Certified Soil Scientist (CPSS), Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality. Click here for a list of local qualified professionals.
Nitrogen Management Plan (NMP)
KEEP ON SITE CHANGES TO REQUIREMENT
ALL members must complete a NMP/INMP, this is kept on site. If a parcel is within a High Vulnerability Area (HVA) the NMP must be certified, see information below about who can certify for NMP or taking training so you can self-certify. SAWQA has notified members within HVAs.
In 2020, there is a transition from the Nitrogen Management Plan form to the NEW Irrigation Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) form. This new form is similar to the current NMP form. The new INMP form will need to be filled out on the same schedule as in the past; before nitrogen application and after harvest. Download 2019 NMP Template and Instructions - for 2019 Field Season
Download 2020 INMP Template and Instructions - for 2020 Field Season
2020 INMP Fillable PDF
ALL members must complete a NMP/INMP, this is kept on site. If a parcel is within a High Vulnerability Area (HVA) the NMP must be certified, see information below about who can certify for NMP or taking training so you can self-certify. SAWQA has notified members within HVAs.
In 2020, there is a transition from the Nitrogen Management Plan form to the NEW Irrigation Nitrogen Management Plan (INMP) form. This new form is similar to the current NMP form. The new INMP form will need to be filled out on the same schedule as in the past; before nitrogen application and after harvest. Download 2019 NMP Template and Instructions - for 2019 Field Season
Download 2020 INMP Template and Instructions - for 2020 Field Season
2020 INMP Fillable PDF
- If you need help certifying your Nitrogen Management Plan (NMP) you can contact a qualified CCA or attend a self certification class.
- CCAs with Nitrogen Management Planning Training can also certify your NMP.
- If you are in a HVA you can qualify to self-certify your plan by attending a training, click here to see upcoming trainings: https://www.curesworks.org/grower-training/
- To keep your self-certification valid a member must obtain 3 continuing education units (CEUs) every 3 years. This can be done by attending qualifying trainings/event. Visit the CURES website that list upcoming events.
- Below is a flier for the upcoming training series, RSVPs are required.
Nitrogen MANAGEMENT Plan Summary Report
Members in High Vulnerability Area (HVA) are required to submit a Nitrogen Management Summary Report.
- In the online database tool each member and see which parcels are required to certify their plans and submit a Summary Report. Click here for a quick guide to finding this information in the online database tool.- coming soon.
- Your Nitrogen Management Summary information will now be collected with the NEW online data management tool. If you have a parcel in a HVA make sure to login and complete your Nitrogen Management Summary. Use the Nitrogen Management Summary Template & Instructions below to review what information is needed to complete the summary. Download the Nitrogen Management Summary Template & Instructions