From the State Water Resources Control Board:
Moving to strengthen California’s water supply and resilience to climate change through long-term water conservation practices, the State Water Resources Control Board today formally began the rulemaking process for the Making Conservation a Way of Life regulation. The first public comment period is open from August 18 until October 17, 2023. The following documents are available on the rulemaking webpage:
- Notice of the Proposed Regulatory Action
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Proposed Text of the Regulation
State Water Board staff will host a public hearing on October 4, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The hearing will include an overview of the proposed regulation, the regulatory timeline and process, and presentations from interested parties. In addition, anyone may present oral or written comments.
State Water Board staff have appreciated the robust input that communities, suppliers and other interested parties have contributed so far, and we look forward to additional discussions and collaboration.
For more information about the proposed regulation, please check out this factsheet and visit the Conservation as a California Way of Life webpage: https://waterboards.ca.gov/
