Join us! 💧 The first SAFER Advisory Group of 2026 is taking place on March 12th, 2026. This meeting is open to the public. Viewers can attend via Zoom, or in-person at the California EPA Building. To make a public comment, register at bit.ly/2026_AGM1

¡Acompáñenos! La primera reunión del Grupo Asesor SAFER del 2026 se llevará a cabo el 12 de marzo de 2026. Esta reunión está abierta al público. Pueden participar virtualmente por Zoom o en-persona. Para hacer un comentario del público, inscríbase en bit.ly/2026_AGM1 .

Almost $50 million is available for projects taking on the water quality crisis in the California-Mexico cross border rivers and coastal waters. The board will consider adopting the proposition’s draft guidelines and regulations on April 21. For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf

Our staff is hosting a workshop in San Diego on the Prop. 4 US-Mexico Border Funding Draft Guidelines and Draft Emergency Regulations to address the water pollution crisis. Public can attend remotely or in person to give public comment. For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf

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 use. Check out our new interactive webpage on Groundwater Recharge Permits: www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/...

🏆️ CA leads the nation showing that 9 million non-lead service lines connect to homes. No level of lead exposure is safe for humans. The danger of brain damage and health issues is even greater for 👶🏽 children and 🤰🏽pregnant mothers. www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

Pollution is filtered out of CA rivers, streams and groundwater by wetland areas. 💦 1 acre of wetlands can filter 7.3 gallons of water a year. 🐟 Half of all endangered species rely on wetlands. 🌊The CA Water Boards protect wetland areas in our state. #worldwetlandsday #california

Congratulations to our Vice Chair Dorene D'Adamo for being reappointed to the State Water Resources Control Board! 🎉 D'Adamo has served on the Board since 2013 & has a vast background in environmental regulation & public policy, and long-standing service at both the federal level & state level.

Protecting waterways from wildfire toxins is a vital part of rebuilding safer communities. We salute the resilience of CA communities, & stay committed to supporting CA as we navigate climate extremes together. #PublicService #ClimateResilience #LAWILDFires #WaterStewardship

🎄🎥 Water conservation, but make it merry and bright. Your favorite holiday movies come with a reminder: simple choices at home help keep California’s water clean and protected. 💧✨ #HolidayClassics #WaterWise #California #CAWaterBoards

🚛 1.1 million cubic yards of contaminated soil was removed since 1998 in the ongoing Guadalupe Restoration Project. 🌱 Last week, State Water Board Member Sean Maguire and Central Coast Water Board Members toured the 2,700-acre site spanning across So. #SanLuisObispo and #SantaBarbara counties.

💦 85% of Californians rely on groundwater for some of their water needs.   💧 Kaweah water basin’s plan was just approved to move forward & protect water supplies for CA in a ☀️ hotter, 🌵 drier future.

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The SAFER Advisory Group is composed of 19 members that represent CA communities and aims to implement viable solutions in the communities most impacted by drinking water challenges. The new members will be serving a two-year term, from 2026-2027. waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

50 tons of trash was kept out of the Pacific Ocean & off San Diego beaches during the recent November storm, thanks to the success of the Tijuana River trash booms funded by the State Water Board. The pilot project installed a year ago captures trash from Tijuana that clogs & pollutes the water.

Grease belongs in the trash, not your pipes 🎤🚫 This holiday season, be mindful of your drains. Grease and other scraps can clog your pipes and cause sewer backups. Instead: 1️⃣ Wipe it down 2️⃣ Catch it 3️⃣ Throw it out in the garbage #california #wastewatersystem

💧 Did you know 40 million Californians share our water for drinking, growing food, powering industries, and keeping nature thriving? Now you can actually see who has water rights across the state with a new interactive map! 🗺️ waterboards.ca.gov/upward/calwa...

CA's first statewide study of wastewater infrastructure w/ vital data to help future investments is available now! We published Phase 1 of the Wastewater Needs Assessment to support safe and affordable water for Californians and protect our environment. Stay tuned for Phase 2! shorturl.at/JX4iw

The eldest daughter of @californiaepa.bsky.social , the Water Boards live in Water protection. We also like: ☠️ Fighting pollution 💧 Protecting your drinking water 🚰 Helping you save water #CleanWater #California

🎈 IT turns🍬wrappers and other trash into pollution! Don’t feed the TOXIC MONSTER! 🎃 “This Halloween, ➡️throw 🍬 wrappers in the trash —not in the gutter.” #Halloween #CleanWater #California Learn about our Storm Water Program: www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues...

Last week, board member Morgan attended the ribbon cutting for a treatment system that removes contaminants from groundwater in Baldwin Park, CA. The UVFlex Water Treatment System was funded partially by the State Water Board. 📸 : Nicolette Jackson-Pownall Photography

In June 2025, the residents of Colfax joined the 98% of Californians who have access to safe drinking water. Since 2019 when SAFER began, the State Water Board has provided $1.6 B to disadvantaged communities for drinking water projects. Read more: shorturl.at/hVcqF #safedrinkingwater #California

We welcome water industry professionals, local governments, California Native American Tribes and others to this free online event! Register here: shorturl.at/Xc8Zj For registration questions, contact @rcacorg.bsky.social

To keep toxins from burned properties out of streets and waterways, teams from the CA Conservation Corps, @caloes.bsky.social and the State Water Resources Control Board installed green fiber-filled tubes in a town burned in September’s Lighting Complex Fire. 🧑‍🔧💧 💧🔥🌧️ #WildfireRecovery #CAwater

Congratulations to our very own, Brittani Evans! Changing the world, one drop at a time.

💦 Congrats to Union Sanitary District , winner of the 2025 Dr. Teng-chung Wu Water Board Pollution Prevention Award for their School Outreach Program, which inspired 52,000+ students to keep pollution, like fats, oils and grease, out of our water systems, while promoting careers in STEM.

Vice-Chair D’Adamo recently attended the ribbon cutting of the @purewatermry expansion that will build more drought-proof supplies. The SWRCB provided $130M for this project w/grants & low interest loans through our Water Recycling Fund Program ( shorturl.at/Ph47U ).

We are accepting public comments on our proposed Tuolumne River Voluntary Agreement until November 7, 2025 . To submit comments and get info on our public workshop, visit: shorturl.at/TJtWl

⚠️ Crowley Lake is still experiencing a severe harmful algal bloom. Please remember to always practice healthy water habits and pay attention to all advisory signage. 📰 Healthy Water Habits: shorturl.at/70DuT

Last Friday, we had the honor of joining the 58th Annual Native American Day, a statewide observance that honors the First People of California. The Water Boards coordinated the Cultural Pavillion with 20 Cultural Practitioners sharing their knowledge to all attendees. @CaliforniaEPA

In honor of #nationalestuariesweek (September 20-27), we recognize the value of California’s estuaries in filtering water, improving water quality, and supporting biodiversity. #California #government #estuariesweek #wadein @californiaepa.bsky.social @noaa.gov @epagov.bsky.social

Board member Maguire and Dep. Director Karkoski joined the City of San Mateo, City of Foster, and the Estero Municipal Improvement District to celebrate the upgrade of the San Mateo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Water Boards provided over $137M in low-interest loans. 📰https://shorturl.at/zD3dr

Happy Bay-Delta week! #DYK the Delta RMP was initiated by the Central Valley Water Board? The program tracks the effectiveness of efforts to protect & restore the Delta through monitoring water quality. #DeltaWeek Learn More: shorturl.at/frpZv

Over the last year, the Water Boards have provided $2 billion towards water infrastructure projects. One of these is the Treasure Island facility, which received a low-interest loan from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Read more: shorturl.at/kNKsf

All Are Welcome! The Santa Monica Bay Community Members Workshop is being held to gather input on the next work plan and Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program. For more info, visit: www.smbrc.ca.gov

Chair Joaquin Esquivel and Deputy Director Joe Karkoski joined @ocwaterdistrict.bsky.social and Irvine Ranch Water District to celebrate their new PFAS treatment system this morning! Altogether, the board provided $38.5 million towards new treatment systems in the OC district. 📰 shorturl.at/ydQVA

Chair Joaquin Esquivel joined @ocwaterdistrict and @IRWDnews to celebrate their new PFAS treatment system this morning! Altogether, the board provided $38.5 million towards new treatment systems in the OC district to remove PFAS from drinking water. 📰 shorturl.at/ydQVA

All Are Welcome! The Santa Monica Bay Community Members Workshop is being held to gather input on the next work plan and Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program.

🚨 SGMA NEWS🚨 Yesterday, the State Water Board unanimously approved the return of the Kern County Subbasin to Department of Water Resources oversight under SGMA, thereby avoiding probationary status, as the basin moves towards groundwater sustainability.

The State Water Board has begun its hearing on whether to place the Kern County Subbasin on probation or to return the subbasin to Department of Water Resources oversight under SGMA. Watch the meeting live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysw-...

Chair Joaquin Esquivel & board member Nichole Morgan w/ Antioch Mayor Ron Bernal at the symbolic “switch” to activate Antioch’s new brackish desalination facility at the plant’s grand opening this AM. The state provided $70 million to the project. 💻 www.antiochbrackishdesal.com

Board Member Nichole Morgan and DFA Deputy Director, Joe Karkoski, attended the grand opening of the West Lake Tahoe Regional Water Treatment Plant. The Water Boards provided a $19.6 million low-interest loan to this project. Read: shorturl.at/UAAYU

In June 2025, the residents of West Goshen joined 98% of Californians who have access to safe drinking water. Since 2019 when SAFER began, the State Water Board has provided $1.6 B to disadvantaged communities for drinking water projects. Read more: shorturl.at/oBugN #safedrinkingwater #CA

🌊 Weekend Algal Bloom Alerts🌊 Check our HABs Report Map to stay updated on freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments. mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/resourc... #california #algalbloom

In the Climate Adaptation Strategy, we ready CA for climate impacts by making water conservation a CA way of life through implementing water loss & use regulations; increasing access to safe, affordable drinking water & sanitation; & making groundwater use more sustainable. climateresilience.ca.gov

The California State Senate voted unanimously on 9/3/25 to confirm the re-appointment of Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel and Board Member Nichole Morgan to serve for another 4 years. Chair Esquivel was first appointed in 2017 and BM Morgan in 2021. 🗞️ shorturl.at/cwT4I

Happy Labor Day Weekend! As you plan your water fun in some of our beautiful lakes and reservoirs, please check out the CA Harmful Algal Bloom Web Map for current conditions: mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/

The San Diego Water Board approved an order to boost treatment of flows at the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant from 25 to 35M gallons/day—helping cut Tijuana River dry sewage flows & improve air/water quality for nearby communities. 🖥️🗞️https://shorturl.at/rdWQT

#ICYMI The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board released updated information on Lake Tahoe’s Clarity in its 2025 report. read more: waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

🌊Weekly Algal Bloom Alerts🌊 Another weekend heat wave is hitting California. Stay hydrated & exercise caution before enjoying California’s water bodies. Check our HABs Report Map to stay updated on freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments. mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/resourc...