Pescadero Creek Streamflow Enhancement Project, Carpy Ranch
Program
In-Stream Flow Enhancement
Primary RCD
San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Funders
California Department of Water Resources, NOAA Restoration Center
Other Organizations
Trout Unlimited, U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Project Primary Contact
Kellyx Nelson (kellyx@sanmateorcd.org)
Project Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2018
Water Management and Conservation
In-Stream Flow Enhancement
This project improves water security and water use efficiency while also enhancing instream flow conditions for salmonids during low streamflow periods. The project has accomplished these goals by:
1) Constructing a new agricultural reservoir that allows the farmer to avoid pumping from the creek (forbear) during periods of critically low flow, and
2) Upgrading irrigation infrastructure, improving efficiency and thus reducing water usage.
1) Constructing a new agricultural reservoir that allows the farmer to avoid pumping from the creek (forbear) during periods of critically low flow, and
2) Upgrading irrigation infrastructure, improving efficiency and thus reducing water usage.
Key Accomplishments
- Summer Water Forbearance: 15 acre-ft
- Water Conserved: 11 acre-ft
Project Themes
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
- Local Farms
Completed pond (post-construction) before filling with water.
Credit: San Mateo RCD
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $1,200,000.00
Prop 84 (IRWMP) (DWR): $400,000
Coastal Restoration Grants (NOAA): $800,000
Photos
Initial site clearing and preparation. (Timing: Before)
Credit: San Mateo RCD
Alternate view of site during construction. (Timing: During)
Credit: San Mateo RCD
Post-construction view of pond w erosion control, no water in it yet. (Timing: After)
Credit: San Mateo RCD.
Project last updated 3/10/2023