Full Data Summaries
Our 2011 data summary report contains data collected by our program since 2002. The document is composed of three main sections: creek data, bay data and implementation effectiveness program (IEP) data. The creek data section is divided into chapters for each waterbody. The IEP section contains analysis of the effectiveness of implementation projects throughout the watershed.
Download the full report:
2011 Data Summary Report posted November 2011 (7 MB)
Download in sections:
1.0 Introduction (0.1 MB)
2.0 Creek Data (4.7 MB)
3.0 Bay Data (1.6 MB)
4.0 IEP Analysis (1.9 MB)
The 2010 Data Summary Report:
Data Summary Report 2010 (full report) posted September 2010 (6 MB)
Download in sections:
1.0. Introduction (0.1 MB)
2.0. Creek Data (3.9 MB)
3.0. Bay Data (0.7 MB)
4.0. IEP Analysis (2 MB)
Sediment
Accelerated sedimentation rates and filling in of Morro Bay is one of the major threats facing the estuary. The Estuary Program focuses restoration and monitoring efforts to address this challenge. This report summarizes the sediment monitoring activities taking place in Morro Bay and its watershed.
Download the main report:
2011 Sediment Report posted December 2011 (2.7 MB)
Download the appendices:
2011 Sediment Report Appendices posted December 2011 (1.7 MB)
Eelgrass and Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
The mapping effort for eelgrass and submerged aquatic vegetation for fall 2010 is complete. The brief report contains a map as well as other data gathered to monitor aquatic vegetation.
Download the full report:
Morro Bay Eelgrass Report for 2010 posted July 2011 (3.4 MB)
Executive Summary of the Eelgrass Report
Archived reports from previous years can be found on the Data Summary Archive page.
These data summaries are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be used for regulatory or decision-making activities. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of materials presented anywhere within this website, the Morro Bay National Estuary Program and its project partners assume
no responsibility for errors
or omissions.
If you have questions on the data or would like access to more detailed data, contact program staff.