SMC develops regional approach and web-based user interface for streamlining, enhancing how dischargers present annual reporting data
The SMC has developed a proof-of-concept regional approach and web-based data platform… Read more
SMC regional monitoring network being leveraged to evaluate BMPs’ ability to capture microplastics in runoff
The SMC will investigate the extent to which structural stormwater BMPs across southern California can capture microplastic… Read more
SMC investigating effectiveness of street sweeping for reducing runoff pollution
The SMC has launched a multi-year effort to measure whether routine street sweeping makes a measurable impact in reducing contamination in runoff that enters storm drains… Read more
SMC study working to identify stressors responsible for stream biological degradation
The SMC has begun working to identify the environmental stressors in Southern California modified channels that are major contributors to the degradation… Read more
SMC study examining how much HF183 in stormwater is too much
For years, Southern California’s stormwater management community has relied on a DNA marker known as HF183 to detect human sources of fecal contamination in runoff… Read more
SMC chemistry intercalibration to ensure consistency, quality of stormwater monitoring data
The SMC has launched the fourth cycle of a periodic intercalibration exercise intended to ensure that laboratories that perform routine chemistry analyses… Read more
SMC effort underway to build new vision for how dischargers collect, analyze stormwater data
The SMC has launched a three-year effort to assess how Southern California’s stormwater management community could extract more managerially relevant insights… Read more
Regional monitoring network being built to evaluate BMP performance
The SMC has begun building a regional monitoring network to help address significant, persistent knowledge gaps in managers’ understanding of how to optimize the performance… Read more
SMC regional stream monitoring kicks off third cycle
The third cycle of the SMC’s Regional Watershed Monitoring Program kicked off this year with an updated monitoring design that builds on previous stream surveys, while simultaneously… Read more
First decade of SMC regional bioassessment program generates key insights about stream condition
The SMC has built a spatially representative, regional data set reflecting the biological condition… Read more
SMC CLEAN project helps bring regional consistency, standardization to LID implementation
The SMC has developed a new comprehensive guidance manual and accompanying video training… Read more
New SMC 5-year Research Agenda underscores the commitment to collaborative, regional stormwater research projects
The Southern California Stormwater Monitoring Coalition (SMC) has renewed its commitment… Read more