SCCWRP has developed an integrated web-based tool intended to help California’s stormwater management community assess the effectiveness of vegetated swales, permeable pavement and other best management practices (BMPs) in removing … More
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Science products endorsed as foundation for crafting statewide stream policy
An expert scientific panel has endorsed a set of draft science products developed by SCCWRP as a strong technical foundation for crafting a State Water Board policy intended to better … More
International microplastics measurement study being developed following 2-day workshop
A group of international experts on aquatic microplastic pollution that convened at SCCWRP for a two-day workshop in April has begun laying the groundwork to build scientific consensus around methods … More
Newport Bay study to examine scientific basis for shellfish water-quality standard
SCCWRP and its partners will launch a study in May evaluating whether a water-quality standard designed to protect the health of people who consume shellfish from Newport Bay in Orange … More
Bioassessment scores to be extrapolated for 4 modified streams via statistical modeling
SCCWRP and its partners have launched a one-year study to determine the geographical extent to which ecological condition scores calculated for four modified streams in California may be extrapolated … More
L.A. River environmental flows study holds first stakeholder meeting
A two-year study that seeks to determine the potential ecological and recreational effects of diverting treated wastewater effluent and runoff from the Los Angeles River for water recycling purposes held … More
Beta version of stream geomorphology tool developed to aid in setting environmental flow targets
SCCWRP and its partners have developed a beta version of a tool that can provide information on geomorphic structure for stream sites across coastal California, part of an ongoing effort … More
Study examining how to use flow-capture BMPs to improve San Juan Creek flow patterns
SCCWRP and its partners have launched a study examining how to implement flow-capture BMPs (best management practices) in San Juan Creek in Orange County to restore more natural flow patterns … More
Workgroup to design statewide HABs monitoring program
California’s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) has convened a workgroup to be facilitated by SCCWRP that will work toward developing a statewide strategy for monitoring harmful algal blooms (HABs) … More
Modelers generate initial assessment of nutrient effects on acidification in Bight
Researchers working to develop a computer model that predicts how the Southern California Bight will be affected by ocean acidification and hypoxia (OAH) have generated an initial assessment shedding light … More