The Central Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area is located on the western edge of Los Angeles County. The watershed area drains to the Pacific Ocean and includes Ballona Creek and Marina Del Rey. Municipalities that fall either entirely or partially within the boundaries of this Watershed Area include: Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Culver City, West Hollywood, Inglewood, El Segundo, and Los Angeles County.
The Central Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area is estimated to receive up to $17.8 million annually to fund regional projects and programs.
Regional Program funds for the Watershed Area are programmed by the Watershed Area Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders from agencies, municipalities, and community members from within the Watershed Area. The Steering Committee will meet regularly to develop funding plans and recommendations to provide water quality, water supply, and community enhancement benefits to the region. Available meeting details are below.
Steering Committee
Cung Nguyen, LA County Flood Control District
Delon Kwan, LA Department of Water and Power
E.J. Caldwell, West Basin
Sheila Brice, Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation
Cathie Santo Domingo, Los Angeles Recreation & Parks
Rita Kampalath, LA County Chief Sustainability Office
Bruce Reznik, LA Waterkeeper
Jacob Lipa, Psomas
Gloria Walton, The Solutions Project
Josette Descalzo, Beverly Hills
Charles Herbertson**, Culver City
Roberto Perez, Los Angeles
Susie Santilena, Los Angeles
Rafael Prieto, Los Angeles
Bruce Hamamoto, Los Angeles County
Curtis Castle, Santa Monica
* Chair ** Vice Chair
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Updates
Meetings and Events
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 15, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 17, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CANCELED
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Agenda Video Conference Guidelines CSMB Scoring Rubric Project Presentations & Submittals Summary
SCCWRP – Regional Pathogen Reduction Study SCCWRP – Fecal Source Markers and Pathogens
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, May 3, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Agenda Video Conference Guidelines CSMB Scoring Rubric Project Presentations & Submittals Summary
SCCWRP – Regional Pathogen Reduction Study SCCWRP – Fecal Source Markers and Pathogens
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CANCELED
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, April 5, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
WebEx Details HERE (Password: scwp)
Agenda Video Conference Guidelines CSMB Scoring Rubric Project Presentations & Submittals Summary
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines CSMB Scoring Rubric Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, March 1, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines WASC Review Sheet Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines WASC Review Sheet CSMB Scoring Rubric Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, February 1, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines WASC Review Sheet CSMB Scoring Rubric Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Coordinator Selection Voting Protocol WASC Review Sheet
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Monday, January 4, 2021, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Resources
Watershed Coordinator Selection Voting Protocol Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 17, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Presentation Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CANCELED
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Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 21, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Agenda SIP Scenarios Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Agenda Video Conference Guidelines Overview of Scored Projects SIP Guidelines & Tool Guide
Project Presentations & SIP Discussion Summary Additional Resources Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CANCELED
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 20, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Agenda Overview of Scored Projects Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 6, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
City Hall – Patacchia Room
9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 9, 2020, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Agenda Overview of Project Submittals Meeting Minutes
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 19, 2019, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Complex Garden Room
4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
LA County Public Works, Conference Room B
900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Upcoming Meetings
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 19, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm