The California State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights is hosting a virtual public workshop on May 15, 2025, to discuss surface water diversions for groundwater recharge. The session is tailored for stakeholders planning recharge projects in the upcoming winter season.

The workshop will cover:

Temporary permits – Guidance on applying for 5-year temporary permits, including application steps and associated fees

Non-permit pathways – Overview of Water Code Section 1242.1, which allows for certain floodwater diversions without a permit, and recent updates stemming from Executive rder N-16-25.

Event Details

Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 .a.m. PST
Where: Microsoft Teams (virtual meeting)

Meeting ID: 262 494 209 05
Passcode: Bm3Gp9H2

Click here to view the announcement posted on the Board’s website.

For more information or questions, contact Erica Thompson at (916) 323-5177 or [email protected].