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Weekly Update

March 14, 2008

Welcome to the third edition of the Weekly Update, a publication of Western United Environmental Services (WUES). Our goal is to provide you with the latest information about WUES and how our organization can help you with your environmental challenges.  If you have any questions or suggestions about what you like on this publication, please feel free to let us know.

Sampling

It is extremely important, now that we are in the midst of chopping and harvesting winter forage crops, that you either pull the sample yourself, or contact one of the WUES’ Environmental Technicians to help you do so. There must be a sample from each application area.  Don’t forget that the sample needs to be brought to the lab no later than five (5) days, as long as it has been stored properly.  

~ Another Reminder ~

WDR workshops on the next phase of requirements began on March 4, and run through April 17.

 IMPORTANT - Bring CDQPA binder to class

The time is running out for these workshops so make sure you take advantage of this opportunity and attend, you will benefit from it.

There will be 22 workshops to help Central Valley dairy producers with the next phase of requirements under the Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR’s). The workshops began March 4 in San Joaquin County and will finish April 17 in Merced County.

WDR SPRING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 

Stanislaus County Thursday, April 3, 9:30-12:30 Ag Center, ABC Room, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto

Kings County Wednesday, April 16, 1:30-4:30County Extension, 680 N Campus Drive, Hanford

Merced County Thursday, April 17, 9:30-12:30 County Extension, 2145 W Wardrobe Avenue, Merced

Tulare County (2 workshops) Tuesday, March 18, 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 County Extension, 4437 S Laspina St, Tulare

Madera County (2 workshops) Wednesday, March 19, 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 Little Theatre, Fairgrounds, 1000 S 3rd St, Chowchilla

Sacramento County (2 workshops) Thursday, March 20, 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 Farm Bureau, 8970 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove

Kern County (1 workshop) Tuesday, April 1, 9:00-12:00 County Extension, 1031 S Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield

Fresno County (2 workshops) Wednesday, April 2, 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 Memorial Hall, 3085 W Mount Whitney, Riverdale

The spring workshops will help producers understand how to meet the next round of requirements, including:

·         By May 3, all Central Valley dairy producers must begin nutrient sampling, including sampling lagoon water, manure, plant tissue and irrigation water.

·         By July 1, Producers must submit their first annual report, which includes:

* An updated Dairy Facility Assessment (an update to the PDFA submitted in December),

* Calendar 2007 manure tracking manifests, and

* Well and tile drain testing results and results from any 2007 discharge testing.

·     *Dairy operators also need to complete the first stage of their nutrient management plan, including:

* Identifying their land application area (updated, more detailed maps),

* Soil, water and plant tissue testing results,

* Process wastewater written agreements, and operators must submit a “statement of completion”

   regarding the above.

·      *Operators are also required to finish the first stage of their waste management plan as follows:

* Updated map,

* Operation and maintenance plan,

* Identification of backflow problems,

* Proposed interim facility modifications for water storage balance, and

* Proposed interim facility modification for nitrogen balance.

Liners and covers for ag waste storage course March 25-27 in Fresno - - A three-day course on liners and covers for agricultural waste storage will be held March 25-27 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Fresno. The course is being offered by Iowa State University in cooperation with industry specialists. The first and second day of the course will cover compacted clay liners, geosynthetic liners, and permeable and impermeable covers. The third day will include three case studies and associated site tours. Design, installation, and testing methods covered in the course are appropriate for manures, agricultural wastes, industrial wastes, and municipal wastes. This short course is designed for engineers, consultants, regulators, educators, and others who are involved in the selection, specification, design, installation, or testing of liner and cover systems for manure or waste storage systems. The course will focus on the selection, design, installation, and testing of both compacted clay liners and geosynthetic waste storage system liners, as well as flexible membrane cover systems. Demonstrations of wedge welding, extrusion welding, and alternative welding methods will be performed on multiple material types. The conference website includes information about registration, lodging, and a detailed agenda. http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/linersandcovers/home.html A block of hotel rooms has been held at the Radisson for $84/night. The deadline for hotel reservations is March 10.

To receive more information on WUES please contact your WUES Environmental Technician or WUES Office:

  • www.wuenvironmental.com

Reminders

 
  • If you haven’t started your Maps for the NMP & WMP, contact your Environmental Technician to do so.
  • Keep track of amount of water entering each field.
  • For soil sampling remember to test between crops.