1983

 CREW requests that MPWMD develop a plan to restore the Carmel River and its steelhead habitat. Riverfront property owners along the lower 15.5 miles of the Carmel River vote by a 69% to 31% margin to form an assessment zone to fund a 10-year restoration program.

The Carmel River Advisory Committee is formed and becomes the successor to CREW. Seven committee members are appointed by the MPWMD Board to oversee the restoration program. (Hampson)