Clean Water Act Section 401 – Certification and Wetlands Program


Statewide Restoration General Order

Projects that involve discharges to waters of the state in more than one region are the jurisdiction of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board). The following general order is under development for multi-regional projects.

Project Subject
Statewide Restoration General Order

Proposed Order for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements for Restoration Projects Statewide

Final Order adopted August 16, 2022. Visit the State Water Board General Orders Website for final Order, Program EIR, and enrollment information.

Previous Notices:

Ex Parte Communication Forms

On July 29, 2021, Ashley Boren, Sustainable Conservation Chief Executive Officer, contacted Board Member Nichole Morgan to discuss information regarding the draft Statewide Restoration General Order.

On July 22, 2021, Ashley Boren, Sustainable Conservation Chief Executive Officer, met with Board Vice Chair Dorene D’Adamo to discuss information on the draft Statewide Restoration General Order and Public Workshop.