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Watershed Planning Central Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area

CSMB WA Initial Watershed Plan

This page serves as a hub for the Central Santa Monica Bay (CSMB) Watershed Area (WA) Draft Initial Watershed Plan.

An overview of the CSMB WA Initial Watershed Plan components and links to Plan documents can be found below.

CSMB WA Executive Summary and Initial Watershed Plan

An Executive Summary is included at the top of the Plan to provide a succinct overview of the CSMB WA Initial Watershed Plan and the Watershed Planning Initiative. The Plan includes detailed information on WA-specific targets, needs, strategies, and opportunities within the scope of the SCW Program.

Appendices

These are supplementary documents that provide detailed information on the technical analyses and engagement activities conducted in developing the Initial Watershed Plan. Please note Appendices A through H are the same for all nine SCW Program WA Initial Watershed Plans. Appendices I and J are specific to this Watershed Area.

Draft Initial Watershed Plan Links: