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

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.