3940 State Water Resources Control Board
Major Program Changes
  • Polluter Pays Principle - The Budget includes $6.4 million in General Fund savings by shifting the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Wastewater Program, the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program, and the Water Rights Program from partial General Fund support to being supported by applicable fees.

  • Delta Water Legislation - The Budget includes $5.4 million to implement the 2009 Delta Water Legislation package including increased water rights permit enforcement, new water diversion reporting requirements, the Delta Watermaster program, and new water conservation activities.