Seen & Herd

·S6 E14

The Water Quality Shake-Up: Paul Sousa Explains What’s Coming

Dec 8, 2025
16 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of Seen & Herd, Paul Sousa breaks down the two biggest water-quality regulatory shifts coming for Central Valley dairies: the State Water Board’s Remand Order and the CV-SALTS process. He explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how producers can start preparing now—from nitrogen tracking and lagoon requirements to the new whole-farm balance approach. If water quality rules feel overwhelming, this episode translates them into plain language and actionable insight.

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