The 2026-27 Budget: Permitting Support at the State Water Resources Control Board

Mar 2, 2026 - Same as above, but for non ‑WOTUS waters of the state (for example, isolated wetlands and ephemeral streams). Pollutant and Stormwater Discharge CWA Section 402 NPDES permit (federal discharge permit) State and Regional Water Boards For WOTUS, regulates point source discharges of pollutants, including stormwater.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5144

The Bay-Delta Plan and Voluntary Agreements: Ensuring Effective Legislative Oversight

Mar 18, 2026 - (Flow refers to the volume of water moving through rivers, streams, or the Delta and is typically measured in cubic feet per second.) More than two ‑thirds of Californians and millions of acres of farmland rely on water from the Bay ‑Delta watershed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5163