California Groundwater Recharge Information

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The following information is to support the implementation of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-4-23 and other related groundwater recharge efforts coordinated by the California Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
21 SGMA Data Viewer is a mapping application for viewing and downloading SGMA related datasets. https://sgma.water.ca.gov/webgis/?appid=SGMADataViewer#currentconditions
21 State webpage with flood diversion executive order reporting information. https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/groundwater-recharge/
21 Video tutorial on available mapping resources to support EO N-4-23 reporting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWEMgG_Rtw8
21 Refilling California’s Underground Reservoirs Fact Sheet https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Refilling-Californias-Underground-Reservoirs.pdf?emrc=5ae60b
21 On March 31, 2023 Governor Gavin Newsom signed executive order (N-6-23) to support the ongoing emergency response to flooding and help prepare communities for the impacts of snowmelt runoff from the Sierra Nevada in the months ahead. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/31/governor-newsom-signs-executive-order-to-support-tulare-lake-basin-flood-response/
21 On March 23, 2023 - The California Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a webinar on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-4-23, related to flood water capture and groundwater recharge. The webinar included opening remarks, a presentation detailing the requirements of the Executive Order, and a questions and answer session. https://youtu.be/Mw4ioSxZLTY
21 On May 17, 2023 Governor Gavin Newsom signed executive order (N-7-23) to support the ongoing emergency response to flooding and help prepare communities for the impacts of snowmelt runoff from the Sierra Nevada. The order extends flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increased flood risks due to snowmelt. The order also finetunes flood diversion and groundwater recharge efforts based on the latest information https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/05/17/governor-newsom-signs-executive-order-to-support-ongoing-central-valley-flood-response/
21 Submit general questions or information requests regarding groundwater recharge to this DWR Public Inquiry Form. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UlYdt4NLV0KvzX_Rd4hFZC5t8bTOPLlFi1q_jJcgHPpUNTVHWVhHVkFHU1hJTEVFS1QzQTlLVEVOOS4u
33 On March 23, 2023 - The California Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a webinar on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-4-23, related to flood water capture and groundwater recharge. The webinar included opening remarks, a presentation detailing the requirements of the Executive Order, and a questions and answer session. https://data.cnra.ca.gov/dataset/942ae3d6-72ed-48e5-9317-16129fc142a4/resource/0054e977-a0a4-4fc4-a5cf-f2ed2dffda7f/download/eo-n-4-23-briefing-slides_march-2023.pdf
21 Governor Gavin Newsom signed executive order (n-4-23) to enable local water agencies and other water users to capture water from the latest round of storms to recharge state groundwater supplies. The order suspends regulations and restrictions on permitting and use to enable water agencies and water users to divert flood stage water for the purpose of boosting groundwater recharge. The order includes wildlife and habitat protections, ensuring that any diversions would not harm water quality or habitat or take away from environmental needs. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/10/governor-newsom-issues-executive-order-to-use-floodwater-to-recharge-and-store-groundwater/

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