What is a strategic impmementation area?A Strategic Implementation Area, or “SIA,” is a geographic area of focus selected by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), in coordination with local partners, with the intent of providing targeted outreach and assistance for landowners to implement projects that improve water quality in the local watershed, while helping landowners adhere to state regulations.
4 key components of the Strategic Implementation Area Initiative
Read more information about SIAs from ODA. For more information on the Upper Yaquina Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) visit the DEQ Website. See the Mid Coast Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan for more information. |
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ODA's Evaluation Process
ODA remotely identifies opportunities for water quality improvement within agricultural lands by reviewing aerial imagery, maps, stream and drainage locations, property boundaries, soils, and well logs. The presence of an agricultural activity (such as livestock or cropping), slope, proximity to the waterbody, size of the waterbody, and stream type (seasonal or year-round) are considered when identifying potential water quality impacts. ODA also completes a field evaluation from public viewpoints to verify results from the remote evaluation and document any additional observations.
why the upper yaquina watershed?
ODA's SIA selection process includes the location of agricultural lands and streams, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) list of impaired waterbodies and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) local fish habitat priorities.
Local Agricultural Concerns: Unmanaged livestock access to streams, soil erosion
Water Quality Concerns: Stream temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Sediment, Bacteria
Local Agricultural Concerns: Unmanaged livestock access to streams, soil erosion
Water Quality Concerns: Stream temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Sediment, Bacteria
SIA Implementation Process
Landowner Engagement
- ODA sends the owners of all evaluated properties informational letters and SIA outreach materials.
- Lincoln SWCD and local partners work to engage landowners in voluntary incentive-based conservation.
- Lincoln SWCD is available to offer technical assistance to all landowners in the SIA to help address water quality concerns, provide conservation planning and technical resources, support on the ground project design, and assist in applying for incentive-based funding where available.
- ODA initiates the compliance process where potential water quality concerns remain. If a compliance investigation is opened, ODA’s compliance process is followed.
- Lincoln SWCD along with local partners will develop a monitoring plan to evaluate landscape conditions and water quality.
Do you Live within the Bales Creek-Yaquina river or Little Elk Creek Watersheds?
Lincoln SWCD can provide technical assistance and guide you through Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented on your property to address water quality concerns. Contact us today to learn more!
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