Water Rights Hearings Program
Welcome to the Division of Water Rights Hearings Program home webpage.
This website provides posted information related to current and archived hearings conducted by the State Water Board, and provides generally information, via FAQs, describing the nature, conduct and immediate results of a water right hearing. [NOTE: The general information provided is not intended to either alter or supersede State Water Board regulations or policies regarding the conduct of such hearings.]
Hearings Program Site Index
Announcements
This section contains links to important information related to water rights hearings conducted by the State Water Board. Please check this section periodically for the latest information.
- Draft Order denying Petition for Reconsideration of Order WR 2019-0148 (Cachuma Project) — see Notice of Opportunity to Comment and Notice of Extension of Written Comment Period for instructions to submit public comment. The public comment period deadline is May 2, 2024 and a Board meeting to consider adoption is anticipated for June 18, 2024 (03/26/24).
- Draft Order denying Petition for Reconsideration of Order WR 2019-0149 (G. Scott Fahey and Sugar Pine Spring Water LP) — see Cover Letter for instructions to submit public comment (01/06/22)
- El Sur Ranch and Marble Mountain Ranch hearing projects transferred to the Administrative Hearings Office (12/09/21)
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