Baseline Data Report
The BDR provides baseline data for the following environmental and resource topics:
- Geological Resources
- Mineral and Rock Resources
- Climate and Air Quality
- Biological Resources (including fish ecology)
- Energy Resources
- Noise
- Public Health and Safety
- Population and Housing
- Land Use
- Agricultural Resources
- Transportation and Circulation
- Visual and Aesthetic Resources
- Public Facilities and Services
- Cultural Resources (both historical and archeological)
- Surface Water Hydrology
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Surface Water Quality
- Fire Ecology
The BDR is envisioned as a “living” document and database that will continue to serve planning efforts in Napa County into the future. Over time, the BDR will require updates and maintenance so that information remains current and reliable for future planning. Chapters will be updated on an individual basis as warranted by each resource topic.