State Water Board Drought Year Water Actions
In 2013, California precipitation was the lowest on record for the calendar year. In the event substantial rainfall does not materialize in the next few months, this webpage was developed to provide water users with important information about actions taken by the State Water Board, including actions related to existing water rights.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- State Water Board Adopts Statewide Emergency Conservation Regulations
- State Water Board Adopts Emergency Regulations for Statewide Drought Related Curtailment of Water Diversions to Protect Senior Water Rights
- If your water right has been curtailed, you need to complete a compliance certification form.
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Drought Year Activities
- Frequently Asked Questions on Drought and Water Rights Activities by the State Water Board
- Drought Workshops
- State Water Board Meeting Drought Updates
- Water Transfers
- Pending Drought Requests and Actions (except water transfers)
- Changes to Water Right Permit and License Conditions (Change Petitions)
- Notices of Water Availability (Curtailment and Emergency Regulations)
- How to Request a Temporary Urgency Change, Water Transfer, or Permit
- Emergency Tank Storage Registrations
- Land Disposal Program (Recycled Water Use)
- Actions Taken with California Environmental Quality Act Suspensions
Other Useful Information
- Project Funding
- Conservation
- Governor's Actions
- Congressional/Legislative Correspondence
Contact Information
- Drought Year/Curtailment Hotline (916) 341-5342
Subscribe to our Drought Updates email subscription list (appears in the "Water Rights Topics" section)