Envirocann Management Plan

Envirocann Management Plan (EMP)

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Certification Level*

Which Envirocann certification level are you seeking for this location?

OCal (CA Only)

Comparable-to-organic

Enviroclean

Site Info

Certified Production Site:*

Indoor

Outdoor

Greenhouse

Operation Name:*

Choose Date:*

Cultivation List: (includes Drying, Curing, Grading, Trimming, Packaging, Re-packaging, Labeling, Re-labeling, Rolling)

List products seeking certification:*

Site Location & Details

Site Name*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County Assesor’s Parcel Number (APN):*

Zoning:*

Geographical coordinates (lattitude/long), and/or nearest cross streets*

Total square feet/canopy size of production area:*

Do you own this property?*

Yes

Check all of the applicable production methods which best describe this location:*

Outdoor

Enclosed Greenhouse No Artificial Light

Enclosed Greenhouse with Mixed light

Indoor

Neighboring Land Use

Provide a description of all neighboring land use.

North Border*

Distance from production area

Description of land use. Such as crops grown & type of production (organic or not organic), own land, etc.*

South Border*

Distance from production area

Description of land use. Such as crops grown & type of production (organic or not organic), own land, etc.*

East Border*

Distance from production area

Description of land use. Such as crops grown & type of production (organic or not organic), own land, etc.*

West Border*

Distance from production area

Description of land use. Such as crops grown & type of production (organic or not organic), own land, etc.*

Site Map

Attach a detailed map of your growing location/facility that includes all of the following:
- Irrigation system, Water source(s) & storage
- Discharge treatment system (if applicable)
- Security measures in place, including cameras, locks, etc.
- Directional arrow delineating North
- All Access Roads / Points
- Electrical & HVAC systems
- Natural resources
- Existing treated lumber
(You must complete a separate site plan and map for each noncontiguous production location.)

Attach a detailed map of your growing location/facility:*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Comparable-To-Organic / OCal section:

Are you growing in the ground or in containers?*

In the ground

In containers

In ground Comparable-To-Organic / OCal production requires the land to be free from prohibited materials for a minimum of three years.

Container production seeking Comparable-To- Organic / OCal certification will be certified for container production only. Land history must be verified for in ground production.

What type of growing medium are you using?*

Are you reusing your growing medium?*

Yes

What materials have been used in the medium over the last three years?*

Has this growing location been used for any type of production in the past?*

Yes

What crops have been grown at this location in the last three years?*

When did you begin managing this location?*

Has this location been certified organic in the past?*

Yes

When was it certified and by whom?*

Date of last prohibited material (DLPM) application: (Application(s) of non-allowed fertilizers and/or pesticides.)*

Do you have a pesticide use permit for this location?

Yes

Upload pesticide use permit*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Electrical System

Your electrical system must be in compliance with applicable laws, building codes, and have been inspected by a third party licensed electrician prior to our initial visit.

Provide a description of your electric use. Include total lights, wattage, HVAC, etc.*

Is your electrical system in compliance with state and local regulations?*

Yes

Energy

How do you obtain electrical power to operate your farm?*

How much of your power consumption is generated from alternative energy sources on your farm? Please describe.*

Do you have plans to incorporate alternative energy sources as a means of generating electricity (wind, solar, hydro)? If so, please provide details on the system.

Security

Please describe your security system. How does information, personal and property remain safe and secure at your facility?*

Please describe your odor abatement strategy.*

Nursery Management - Seed Stock

Do you grow your crop from seed?*

Yes

Is seed produced on site from a previous crop?*

Yes

Is seed purchased/provided?*

Yes

Where from?*

Is your seed treated?*

Yes

Do you use any materials to stimulate sprouting?*

Yes

Include seed treatments on material list and describe process used below*

Clones/Transplants

Do you use clones and/or transplants?*

Yes

Are clones taken from plants grown on site under your management?*

Yes

Are clones obtained from off-site?*

Yes

Provide the farm name(s) you obtain clones from:*

For each nursery/farm, describe how you verify the clones are not treated with prohibited materials.*

Please attach an attestation regarding production, including all materials (media, rooting hormone, fertility and pest control) used on clones/transplants.*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Are those producers Comparable to Organic / OCal certified?*

Yes

Provide evidence of certification (copy of certificate, letter or guarantee)*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Demonstrate your search for Comparable to Organic / OCal planting stock or seeds.*

Mother Management

What medium do you grow your mother plant(s) in (Soil, Coco, etc.)?*

Clone Production

What medium do you root your clones in (Rockwool, Root Plugs, etc.)?*

What rooting agents do you use? Please add to Fertility Input List:*

Mixed Production

Do you produce mixed nursery stock?*

Yes

Describe your practices to prevent commingling and contamination:*

Sanitation and Facility Management

Describe your cleaning and sanitation measures and frequency. Include products used on equipment used for cloning and in the nursery.*

Attach SOP if available

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Are any synthetic pest control materials used in or around your facility? Describe:*

If a contracted pest control service is utilized, please provide their name and a copy of the pest control plan:

Copy of pest control plan:

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Water Management - Source(s)

Describe the water source(s) you are using to irrigate your cannabis:*

For California applicants, what water quality control board region is your farm located in?*

If you don’t know, then go to the following link to determine which region: http://waterboards.ca.gov/waterboards_map.shtml

For those in Regions 1 or 5, are you enrolled in the State Water Resources Control Board Cannabis Cultivation Program? What Tier is your operation?

Do you utilize a groundwater (well water) in your operation?*

Yes

Please attach a copy of the county well permit if available.*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

What percentage of your water needs are met by groundwater?*

Do you utilize surface water in your operation?*

Yes

Please attach a copy of your small irrigation permit, water rights, CDFW 1602 (LSA) permit, and other supporting documents.*

Max. file size: 256 MB.

Please describe your method and source of intake for your surface water diversion.*

Do you have organism excluder screens on your intake pipe?

Yes

What percentage of your water needs are met by surface water?*

Is your surface water under authority of a district or municipality?*

Yes

Do you utilize harvested rainwater in your operation?*

Yes

What percentage of your water needs are met by rainwater harvest?*

Do you ever bring water from off site to irrigate your cannabis?*

Yes

Where is it sourced from?*

Irrigation Method(s):

Please describe your method(s) of irrigation:*

Provide the name of the water district you obtain service from:*

Provide the name of all natural water source(s) and identify on your site map:*

How are you monitoring water use?*

Do you use a water meter?*

Yes

Average number of gallons used/crop cycle/plant:*

Are you using any materials to treat your water, including microbiological control, pH adjustments, and irrigation system maintenance?*

Yes

Please describe and add any materials to Master Input List(s):*

Water Storage

Please describe your water storage system including total capacity:*

Is your storage adequate to provide all the water required for irrigation during the dry season (forbearance)?*

Yes

Describe your plan to meet water needs?*

Waste Water Management

Please describe your wastewater management strategy, if applicable:

Do you utilize any capture and recycle systems or reclamation systems? Describe:*

Do you treat your wastewater in any way before it leaves your facility?*

Natural Resource Management

Your farm or facility should follow design and management principles which conserve and benefit the natural resources of your property. Utilizing site specific best practices and paying attention to natural patterns and cycles is critical in natural resource protection. Natural resources are the landscape and biology that are part of your property, including soil, water, plants, and wildlife. In protecting your resources on site, you will save yourself time, money, energy, & potential regulatory fines; Ecological is economical.

Water Conservation

How do you provide sufficient water for wildlife, watercourses, and native vegetation?*

Check all that apply.

Use of excluder screens

Use excess water for cover crops, other ornamental borders or adjacent land

Timing of watering

Monitor water meters at intake and out take.

Monitor for efficient use of irrigation.

Water reclamation.

Other

Other:

How do you manage stormwater?*

Check all that apply.

Remediation buffers

Native plants or cover crops

Passive infiltration

Stormwater diversion

Bio-swales

Rainwater catchment

Constructed wetland

Other

Are you harvesting rainwater in rigid storage, ponds, or passively infiltrating it into the landscape to recharge your groundwater supply? Please describe:*

Check all the applicable methods you use to prevent or mitigate erosion:*

Cover crops

Mulch

Subsurface irrigation

Hedgerows

Passive infiltration

Native plants

Forest Management

Constructed Wetland

Other

Energy and Consumption

What efforts are you taking to reduce or improve energy consumption in cultivation or distribution activities?*

Do you have alternative energy sources developed on your farm or in your facility? Please list the type, capacity, and system details.*

Do you have any plans to implement alternative energy sources? Describe*

Biodiversity Conservation

Mark the checkboxes that apply to the conservation practices of your operation.*

Use of wildlife friendly fencing

Use Approved materials in production on site.

Documented observation of plants, insects, wildlife, etc.

Native or beneficial plants or flowers interspersed with crops or nearby.

Create or preserve undisturbed buffer zones, hedge rows, habitat refuge.

Bird, bat and predatory bird boxes and perches.

Other

Other:

How does your pest management strategy affect your resources and wildlife? What are your methods for controlling crop loss to wildlife or pests?*

How do you protect riparian areas and sensitive habitats?*

How do you promote ecological restoration, healthy forests, and native plants in proximity to cultivation?*

Material Resource Consumption

How do your business practices reduce your dependence on single use plastics? Do you use any alternative materials to single use plastics across all areas of your operation?*

How are you diverting resources from the waste stream? Describe the recycling, reduction, reuse or repurposing of materials in place at your operation?*

Integrated Pest Management

Of the following Strategies/Pest Control Methods, check all boxes that apply to the practices used at this operation for pest management. You may be required to show Safety Data Sheets for any material applied.

Mechanical treatment (pruning, hand removal)*