Fee‑for‑Service Programs
Practical, science‑based services for landowners, producers, and communities in Scott Valley and surrounding areas. Hire our team for water quality monitoring, irrigation efficiency support, integrated pest management planning, technical writing, and defensible‑space forestry with our wood chipper program.
Services At A Glance
Water Quality Monitoring
Field sampling and reporting to help you understand conditions on your property or project site. We follow standard methods and provide clear, decision‑ready summaries.
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Parameters: temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity; project‑specific add‑ons available.
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Site setup, recurring sampling, QA/QC, and final data package (CSV + summary memo).
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Support for regulatory/permit reporting where needed.
Deliverables: Sampling plan, field logs, data summary, and recommendations.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans
Site‑specific, least‑toxic strategies for farms and ranches. We combine monitoring, thresholds, cultural practices, and targeted controls.
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Pest and beneficial identification; monitoring plan and action thresholds.
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Cultural/mechanical controls first; chemical options only as needed and compliant.
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Worker‑friendly scouting sheets and season calendar.
Deliverables: Written IPM plan, field‑use checklists, and a season‑start toolbox talk.
CEQA Lead Agency Filing & Environmental Review
For eligible projects within our jurisdiction, SRCD can serve as Lead Agency under CEQA—coordinating the environmental review and handling State Clearinghouse filings.
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CEQA pathway selection and schedule (Exemption, IS/ND, IS/MND) with a practical scope.
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State Clearinghouse submittal, public noticing (NOE/NOD), and comment coordination.
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Board resolution templates and organized record‑of‑proceedings.
Deliverables: CEQA strategy memo; Initial Study checklist or draft IS/MND as needed; SCH package; notices; comment log; and board‑packet materials. Note: We are not a law firm; services do not constitute legal advice.
Irrigation Technical Assistance
Practical upgrades that save water and improve crop outcomes. We help evaluate systems and identify cost‑effective improvements.
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On‑site assessment of pivots, wheel‑lines, or sprinkler sets.
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Distribution uniformity checks and nozzle/pressure recommendations.
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Scheduling tools (acre‑feet to run‑time conversions) and simple recordkeeping templates.
Deliverables: Findings memo with prioritized recommendations and an implementation checklist.
Wood Chipper & Defensible Space Forestry
Protect homesites and infrastructure by reducing ladder fuels and slash. We bring a chipper crew and help you meet defensible space standards.
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Pre‑visit walkthrough to set scope and access needs.
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Chipping of slash/piles; basic pruning and small‑diameter removal.
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Simple before/after report for records and insurance.
Deliverables: Work summary, photos, and follow‑up maintenance tips.
Technical Writing & Reporting
Concise, plain‑English documents grounded in sound methods. We draft grants, work plans, scopes, monitoring summaries, and regulatory submittals.
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Grant proposals (narratives, budgets, tasks/deliverables tables).
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Monitoring and compliance reports with methods, results, and data appendices.
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Plain‑language summaries and web copy for project pages.
Deliverables: Editable files (DOCX), clean PDFs, and share‑ready tables/templates.
How It Works
Inquiry
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Send us your location, goals, and timeline. We’ll confirm scope and site access.
Estimate
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We provide a written estimate and schedule. Cost‑share may be available when grant funding allows.
Field Work
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Our crew completes the work safely and efficiently. We coordinate with landowners and tenants.
Deliverables.
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You receive a clear summary with next steps, data files (if applicable), and any compliance notes.
Service Area
Primary coverage in Scott Valley and adjacent Siskiyou County communities. Travel outside this area is possible - please inquire.
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Hours: Monday–Friday, field schedules vary seasonally.
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Safety: We maintain OSHA‑compliant practices and job hazard analyses.
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Compliance: We can align with permit or reporting needs when requested.
Why SRCD
Local, practical, and science‑based. Our team works alongside producers and landowners every season - bringing objective recommendations and hands‑on help when it’s needed most. Our team respects our local landowner