An unusually wet weather system is expected to move into Morgan
Hill and move out by this evening, according to the National
Weather Service.
An unusually wet weather system is expected to move into South County and move out by this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
About a quarter-inch of rain is expected in South Santa Clara County due to the late-season approaching storm, according to NWS meteorologist Chris Stumpf.
The storm is expected to start by the middle of the day, Stumpf said. Temperatures will also fall – with high temperatures of about 75 forecast through Wednesday – before shooting up to the upper-90s by the weekend.
Today’s system should move out by late this evening, Stumpf said.
Grant available for moth quarantine
The National Resources Conservation Service has extended the application sign-up to Friday for the financial assistance to comply with the quarantine of plants affected by the European Grapevine moth.
In September 2010, three invasive European grapevine moths were found in South Santa Clara County and led to the quarantine of 93-square miles. An eradication plan began in April near the intersection of Day Road and Watsonville Road.
Producers within 500 meters of a sighting qualify for financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program to fund work done in order to comply with the terms of the quarantine. Producers using mating disruption and chemical control can receive $97.75 per acre. Payments are higher for producers who are beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged or limited resource farmers. Contact Athena Pratt with for more information, at (831) 637-4360 ext.110.
Vessel inspection for mussels continues
Mandatory vessel inspection of infestation of quagga and zebra mussels at four boating reservoirs in Coyote, Anderson, Calero and Stevens Creek will continue this season following approval by the Santa Clara Count Board of Supervisors last week. The county will share the $750,000 cost of the quarantine program with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and continue through June 30, 2012.
All vessels must undergo inspection prior to launching at a cost of $7 per inspection or a $35 annual pass. The mussels can attach to boats, clog pipes, boat piers and ruin boat motors.
