First Flush 2016 Results

Results from First Flush 2016 are in! The RCD and volunteers monitored water quality at 14 freshwater flows during the first big rain of the season. Data shows that bacteria is the highest pollutant of concern along the north San Mateo County coast, followed by the...

Seeking RFPs for Ag Pond and Irrigation Projects

The RCD seeks qualified contractors to construct two agricultural water storage ponds and associated irrigation infrastructure. The ponds will be built at Butano Farm and Harley Farm located in Pescadero, California.  The intent of this project is to 1) enhance stream...

RCD Receives 2017 Silicon Valley Water Conservation Award

The Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards recognize organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals whose programs and leadership advance water conservation and reuse in Silicon Valley. San Mateo RCD is the honored government agency for 2017!  We are in good...

We Love You Too!

For Valentine’s Day, we asked you to tell us in one word what you love about the RCD, and this is what you said:

Water for Wildlife Workshop

Families, farms and wildlife all need water – whether it is a creek, pond, or water trough- and we are all feeling the pressure of the drought. The RCD is co-hosting a workshop with NRCS and TomKat for people who are interested in implementing wildlife-friendly...