Delta Watermaster

January 24, 2023 19

Delta Watermaster Michael George was appointed in 2015, the second to serve in the position created in 2009 by the...

DELTA WATERMASTER: Investigation of alleged illegal Delta diversions concludes; Delta Dry-year Response Pilot Program in place for another year; Voluntary agreements and the Delta

October 13, 2022 677

At the September meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael George’s update included the completion of an investigation...

DELTA WATERMASTER: Water use reporting, Investigation of alleged unlawful water diversion in the Delta, Implementation of the Delta Dry-year Response Program, and more …

June 9, 2022 254

At the May 24th meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board, Delta Watermaster Michael George updated the board members...

NOTICE: Better Water Use Data in the Delta Support Better Water Management Decisions

March 9, 2022 81

From the Office of the Delta Watermaster: The Office of the Delta Watermaster, the three Delta Water Agencies, and many...

NOTICE: Changes to Water Reporting Due Dates

March 3, 2022 68

From the Office of the Delta Watermaster: Important Dates for 2022 January 2022 – The State Water Board’s Division of...

DELTA WATERMASTER: Curtailment/Reporting Orders in the Delta; Delta Alternative Compliance Plan; Pilot Program for Water Conservation and Quality Protection in the Delta; and more …

February 9, 2022 192

At the January meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael George updated the Council on curtailment and reporting...

NOTICE: New Legislation Consolidates All Water Use Reporting Periods and Due Dates

October 21, 2021 63

From the Office of the Delta Watermaster: Senate Bill 155 was passed by the California Legislature on September 9, 2021...

DELTA WATERMASTER REPORT: Complaint alleging unlawful diversion in the Delta triggers investigation; Drought emergency regulation; Voluntary dry-year response program; and Open ET

October 20, 2021 375

At the September meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael George updated the council members on the activities...

NOTICE: Only a Handful of Delinquent Water Reports in the Delta Face Fines

July 30, 2021 39

From the Office of the Delta Watermaster: As Delta water users are aware, July 1, 2021 was the deadline for...

DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Emergency drought barrier and the Temporary Urgency Change Petition (with photo gallery)

June 30, 2021 411

The Department of Water Resources takes action in the Delta to conserve water in upstream reservoirs Last month, the Governor...

DELTA WATERMASTER: All Delta water licensees have filed 2020 annual water use reports; Supplemental Statements due July 1

June 4, 2021 103

From the Office of the Delta Watermaster: Reports of Licensees Complete The Office of the Delta Watermaster is pleased to...

DELTA WATERMASTER UPDATE: Preparing for a dry year in the Delta; Addressing problems in the South Delta

March 10, 2021 257

At the February meeting of the Delta Stewardship Council, Delta Watermaster Michael George updated the councilmembers on the efforts underway...

DELTA WATERMASTER: Preparing for possible dry times ahead in the Delta