Permitting Archives

PRESS RELEASE: Environmental advocates push for fair and inclusive process, not fast-tracking, of the Delta tunnel

November 8, 2025

From Restore the Delta: Environmental advocates are calling on the Delta Stewardship Council (Council) to honor its commitments to environmental...

STATE WATER BOARD: Notice of Water Quality Certification Application for Sites Reservoir Project

State Water Board

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 1, 2025

From the State Water Board: Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 23, section 3858, the State Water Resources Control...

UCANR: New research reveals California cannabis cultivation and regulatory process puts Tribal cultural resources at risk

UC Ag and Natural Resources (UCANR)

Policy and regulation

October 31, 2025

By Edith Friedman, UC Berkeley A comprehensive new report from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Northeastern University...

PRESS RELEASE: Governor advances Delta Conveyance Project through two key milestones

Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Delta Conveyance Project

October 24, 2025

Press release from Governor Gavin Newsom: Governor Gavin Newsom announced two recent key victories to advance the Delta Conveyance Project...

THIS JUST IN … DWR Submits Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan

Press Release/Notice

Delta Conveyance Project

October 17, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources The Department of Water Resources (DWR) submitted a Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan for the...

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the Delta Conveyance Project Certification of Consistency and the appeals process

Maven

Delta Conveyance Project Notebook News and Features

October 17, 2025

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has submitted a Certification of Consistency with the Delta Plan to the Delta Stewardship...

PRESS RELEASE: State Water Contractors, State lawmakers, supporters urge legislative action on Delta Conveyance Project

State Water Contractors

Delta Conveyance Project

August 20, 2025

Press release from the State Water Contractors: Today, the State Water Contractors joined state leaders and a broad coalition of...

PRESS RELEASE: Sites Reservoir advances toward construction with key permitting and contracting milestones

Sites Project Authority

Planning and management

July 19, 2025

From the Sites Project Authority Today, the Sites Project Authority (Authority) announced two major advancements that move the Sites Reservoir...

LAO REPORT: The 2025‑26 Budget: State Mandates—Regional Water Quality Control Boards

Legislative Analyst's Office

Policy and regulation Reports

June 2, 2025

From the Legislative Analyst’s Office: In this post, we discuss the Governor’s May Revision budget proposal to retroactively suspend three...

CDFW: Cutting the Green Tape Update: A new and improved Restoration Management Permit; Little Butano Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Enhancement; Regulatory strategies to advance restoration; and more …

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ecosystems

April 15, 2025

From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: Staff from CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape program have been working hard to...

PRESS RELEASE: CSPA sues California over operations of the State Water Project

CA Sportfishing Protection Alliance

Policy and regulation Water project operations

January 6, 2025

Press release from the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance On November 26, 2024, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance sued the California...

PRESS RELEASE: New operating permit issued for California’s State Water Project to preserve water supply while protecting endangered species

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Fish and wildlife Water project operations

November 5, 2024

A balanced approach is key to benefiting California’s endangered fish species through habitat restoration, improved flow measures, monitoring, and hatchery...

STATE WATER CONTRACTORS responds to California Department of Fish and Wildlife Incidental Take Permit Update for the Long-Term Operation of the State Water Project

State Water Contractors

Water project operations

November 4, 2024

Press release from the State Water Contractors Today, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the California Department...

REPORT SUMMARY: Accelerating Restoration in the Sacramento Valley and Beyond

Maven

Policy and regulation Reports

October 17, 2024

California’s ambitious restoration plans, which include reactivating floodplains, enhancing species habitats, and fortifying against climate change, are at a critical...

PRESS RELEASE: Southern California Water Coalition advocates for streamlined permitting to secure California’s water future

SoCal Water Coalition

Policy and regulation

October 17, 2024

From the Southern California Water Coalition: The Southern California Water Coalition recently joined several other key stakeholders in submitting a...