Lauro Dam Seismic Strengthening Project. Work is finished on the Seismic Retrofit, including enhancement of the water inflow infrastructure. Lauro Dam is an important part of the water system that COMB is responsible for operating and maintaining. This retrofit brings the dam up to the federal standards for seismic safety. CACHUMA FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND PROJECTS. Gates Raised at Bradbury Dam.

The State Water Board is considering a new water rights order for Cachuma Project Operations. CCRB Assists with Protection of Endangered Steelhead. CCRB is participating in the preparation of a new Biological Opinion for endangered Steelhead with the Bureau of Reclamation. Lower Santa Ynez River Fish Management Plan.

CCWA is a joint powers authority comprised of eight member agencies. CCWA is a wholesale water provider to 13 water districts and private companies in Santa Barbara County, and another 11 water purchasers in San Luis Obispo County.

Improving the Santa Ynez River environment to create a healthful habitat for fish,. And wildlife, while providing adequate water supplies for people and agriculture. About Lower Santa Ynez River Fish Management Plan. Measuring, Monitoring and Satellites too! Steelhead are born in streams, they migrate to the ocean when they are a year or two old. Steelhead live in the ocean for up to four years, then return as adults to streams to reproduce. Hilton Creek Watering System Project.

Working together to sustain the beauty and environment of the Santa Ynez Valley. Welcome to the WE Watch website. Its goal is to inform you about environmental issues that impact this magnificent valley we call home and actions you can take to protect it. In Focus you will learn how our members are working to Protect Our Valley. And to encourage Waterwise Gardening. In Make a Difference you will find Links to Related Organizations.