April 21, 2026
Notice | Program Page
Remote Meeting - Information on how to participate in State Water Board meetings remotely
California’s large wildfires can increase erosion, sending mud and contaminants into waterways, which can kill fish and require extensive filtering. The Water Boards help ensure recovery efforts include protecting watersheds.
Leaking fuel and hazardous waste can pollute our water systems. Single-walled storage tanks must close by January 1, 2026.
99% of these tanks are now closed.
85% of Californians depend on groundwater for all or part of their water needs.
Faster, lower-cost, 5-year permits allow California to store more water underground for future droughts.
The California Water Boards provides Language Access services in any language at no cost to you.
To request these services, or file a complaint, click on the button below to open the language access form.
The form is available in English, Español (Spanish), Tagalog, 中文 (Simplified Chinese), 한국인 (Korean), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi).
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The State Water Board is developing and implementing new regulatory programs to address potential water quality and quantity issues related to cannabis cultivation.
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Water is a precious resource in California, and maintaining its quality is of utmost importance to safeguard the health of the public and the environment.
