LandWatch State of Monterey County Report 1998
2.0 Summary of Indicators

LandWatch's Summary of Indicators is Monterey County's report card on land use, the environment, and infrastructure-- a broad qualitative assessment of Monterey County's planning for growth and preparation to meet the future. The ratings are based on a comparison of established standards, goals, or needs to data compiled in this report. An "A" indicates Monterey County excels in relation to a local, state or federal standard, a "B" indicates we are above average, a "C" is average, a "D" is below average, and an "F" connotes failure

Don't be misled by attempting to "average" scores across different categories. Each parameter is unique and has its own value. For example, Monterey County generally has excess wastewater treatment, good air quality, large expanses of agricultural land, and plenty of parks and open space. High rankings in these areas do not offset the serious problems we have with roads and highways, water supply, and affordable housing; indeed, these parameters indicate constraints on future development.

LandWatch intends to update and refine this report card each year, noting trends in each category and examining the issues in greater detail.

Table 2--State of Monterey County Report Card 1998

Introduction