SCCWRP and its partners have begun working to validate a newly developed computer modeling tool that predicts how algal blooms and turbidity in Newport Bay in Orange County can be … More
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Statewide monitoring framework published for assessing health of estuaries statewide
SCCWRP and its partners have finalized and published a statewide monitoring framework intended to bring consistency to how California assesses the health of its coastal estuaries. The framework, described in … More
Study probes utility of virus method for fecal detection
The Southern California Bight 2018 Regional Monitoring Program has completed a study that found that an alternative, virus-based method for tracking fecal contamination can be used as an effective complement … More
Initial phase of ocean health report card developed for California managers
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) has released the first phase of a multi-component ocean health report card designed to provide managers and policymakers with comprehensive annual snapshots about the … More
Study probing variability in Ceriodaphnia toxicity testing results enters final phase
An ongoing, SCCWRP-facilitated study probing why California laboratories have been unable to produce consistent results with a toxicity test commonly used to evaluate discharge water quality has ruled out an … More
Modeling analysis completed in effort to predict biological consequences of ionic stress
SCCWRP and its partners have completed an analysis of where levels of chlorine, sodium and other ions in the Santa Ana watershed have been elevated above background concentrations – a … More
Draft technical foundation developed for cannabis growers to request stream flow diversions
SCCWRP and its partners have completed the development of a proposed scientific workflow intended to provide the technical foundation for California cannabis growers to demonstrate that the water they are … More
Committee formed to advance use of satellite imaging for HABs monitoring
SCCWRP has convened a technical advisory committee to develop best-practices guidance for using satellite imaging data as a routine management tool to detect and monitor harmful algal blooms (HABs) in … More
Toad distribution modeling completed for stream vulnerability study in San Diego
SCCWRP and its partners have completed development of a species distribution model for assessing the vulnerability of the endangered arroyo toad to future changes in stream flow patterns in the … More
Estuarine monitoring framework piloted in Baja California, to be applied next year
SCCWRP and its partners have completed a pilot effort to assess the ecological health of two Baja California estuaries using a newly developed estuarine monitoring framework that is expected to … More