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The Bay-Delta Plan Update

The State Water Board adopted an update to the Bay-Delta Plan for the Sacramento River on October 29, 2026. State Water Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel opened the first day of the two-day meeting with policy remarks reflecting on the new framework, which outlines a collaborative path forward to protect the Bay-Delta into the future.


Groundwater Recharge Permits

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.

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Diverted excess stormwater refilling groundwater

The State Water Board’s Digital Publication, Ebb and Flow

Protecting Lake Tahoe

Keeping Lake Tahoe blue is a monumental effort. Did you know the lake was put on a "sediment diet" to keep its waters clear?

Learn more about how the Water Boards protect the iconic lake.

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Morro Bay estuary

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