The State Water Resources Control Board released this week a formal proposal to extend the emergency statewide drought regulations that have been in effect for California in various forms since early 2015. Cities, counties,...more
Public Comments Due Aug.18 -
The State Water Board recently held a public hearing on controversial proposed amendments to the California Ocean Plan and the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed...more
Climate, Growth and Water Supply Adjustments Ease Conservation Burden in Some Communities -
The deadline is fast approaching for urban water suppliers to apply for an adjustment to their water conservation standards...more
The State Water Board issued a draft emergency regulation on Monday for measuring and reporting the diversion and use of water pursuant to Senate Bill 88. The Board also recently announced it will hold a workshop in...more
Mandatory Water Restrictions Could Run Beyond February, Depending On Rain and Snowfall -
The State Water Resources Control Board is contemplating extending the mandatory emergency water restrictions that it imposed...more
Rains have begun to return to California as El Nino emerges from the Pacific Ocean. After four years of drought, water providers throughout the state have begun to question how state government should approach conservation...more