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California Engineering

NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority.

The California NRCS Engineering staff is comprised of agricultural, civil, environmental and hydraulic engineers, geologists, and engineering technicians that provide innovative, economical, and timely services to NRCS staff, conservation partners and private landowners. We provide planning, design, and construction services to solve problems related to soil erosion, water quality, agricultural waste management, and wetland restoration.

NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority.

Engineering assistance can be obtained from NRCS field offices, area offices, state offices, national centers, and the Conservation Engineering Division in Washington, D.C.

Ernesto De La Riva

State Conservation Engineer

Juan Alejandre

Design Engineer

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