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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌊 California is home to 1.3 million acres of estuaries, with three of them being of national significance. Celebrate National Estuaries Week with us with a deep dive on their importance for our environment and for fighting climate change. 🌎 Visit: www.waterboards.ca.gov/stories/2026...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The latest draft of the Sites Reservoir Water Rights decision and permit, which aim to provide water supply benefits while protecting: 🌊 Californians with existing legal rights to the water 🧪 Water quality to minimize contamination 🐟 Flows needed to support fish migration and spawning

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🌊 Weekend Algal Bloom Alerts 🌊 Check our report map to stay updated on water conditions. visit: mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/ When in doubt, stay out! #california #algalbloom

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For over 10 years, @cawaterboards.bsky.social have supported the Cultural Heritage Pavilion at the CA Native American Day in partnership w/ the California Tribal Chairpersons Association, NAHC & other state agencies. We’re honored to help uplift a space centering Tribal culture and knowledge.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🌊 Weekend Algal Bloom Alerts🌊 Check our HABs Report Map to stay updated on freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments. mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/resourc... #california #algalbloom

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📢 CA's innovative plan for the Bay-Delta water supply is out for public comment! It would flex for wet and dry years with: More water for rivers and habitat when wildlife and fish need it and less strain on communities’ water in dry times.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's National Water Quality month and it's kinda chic to make sure CA's water is safe for people, communities and the natural systems that keep us alive. #california #water #stategovernment #publicservice

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

50% more drinking water can now go to 108,000 Californians in San Bernardino County thanks to a very low interest loan to the West Valley Water District from the State Water Board. 27M people in 213 communities across CA gained more reliable drinking water to prepare for dry years, since 2018.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The State Water Board seeks Tribal feedback on formal protections for Tribes' cultural and subsistence water uses to be included in CA's water planning and permitting processes. Please make public comments by 8-31-26 For info: www.waterboards.ca.gov/tribal_affai...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

$46 million in Prop 4 funding grants are available for projects that address water quality issues, including raw sewage and trash pollution, in the California-Mexico, cross-border rivers and coastal waters that impact California. www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

CA's Lahontan Regional Water Board works with local partners and the state of Nevada to: 🌊 Restore wetlands and streams 🚗 Limit dust from roads and construction 🌧️ Improve stormwater systems and ☠️ Fight pollution www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Health-harming lead may still exist in an older home's fixtures, indoor plumbing or paint. Get the whole story: www.waterboards.ca.gov/stories/2026...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Coming soon to protect LA waterways and beaches from pollution: The LA Regional Water Board voted to require many large, non-residential property owners in LA to filter pollutants from stormwater running off their properties. Get the whole story: shorturl.at/wNnNc via @latimes.com

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The 2nd largest tribal “land back” deal in CA was just funded by the CA State Water Board. Quartz Valley Indian Reservation is receiving a $25M zero-interest loan to purchase 40k acres in the Klamath River Basin. This is State-Tribal partnership in action. shorturl.at/kC9sE

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Apply Now for the SAFER Drinking Water Program Advisory Group! The SAFER Advisory Group provides the State Water Board with advice and feedback on funding and priorities for the SAFER Drinking Water Program. Applications close August 31, 2026 bit.ly/SAFER_AG

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Solicite hoy! El Grupo asesora a la Junta Estatal del Agua sobre el financiamiento y las prioridades del Programa de Agua Potable SAFER. Las solicitudes cierran el 31 de agosto de 2026 bit.ly/SAFER_AG

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

2,000 tons of plastic and other garbage was caught by a trash trap in the Tijuana River over the last 2 years, keeping it out of the Pacific Ocean and off San Diego beaches. The CA Water Boards just funded the trash boom for another year! Learn more: shorturl.at/Y8RKu

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Harmful algal blooms can make your kids sick and even kill dogs. When in doubt, stay out! To check waterways in your area or report an algal bloom, visit: mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs #summer #California #algalblooms #summerplaylist

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

We celebrated #drinkingwaterweek and #publicservicerecognitionweek by joining fellow water leaders in discussing water challenges and shaping its future at the ACWA spring conference. Featuring panels from our board members and colleagues! #ACWAConf

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Join us in congratulating our Vice-chair Dorene D'Adamo whose reconfirmation passed today at the California Senate Rules Committee!

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

On April 29, Joe Karkoski, Deputy Director of the board’s Financial Assistance Division, attended the ribbon cutting of a new PFAS treatment project in Santa Clarita Valley. The board partnered with @scv_water and funded $32M, with $10M of it as a zero-interest loan.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

After a major sewage spill impacted Suisun Bay, releasing over 23 million gallons of untreated wastewater, a $5.6 million settlement has been approved by the San Francisco Bay regional water board with Delta Diablo, a wastewater treatment agency serving eastern Contra Costa.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

To help families in East Orosi overcome drinking water contaminated with unhealthy levels of nitrates, the State Water Board provided $15 million to connect the town to a safer water system. The new project broke ground on #EarthDay .

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

California is revitalizing rivers 6 months faster with streamlined Water Boards restoration permits. On #EarthMonth, we celebrate Californians working to cut pollution & restore natural spaces that support our state's businesses while improving lives.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

💧A milestone moment for water resilience💧 Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel celebrated the Orestimba Creek Recharge & Recovery Project in Newman, CA. Backed by $5.6M in Prop 1 funding + a 5-year permit, it boosts water supply, groundwater recharge & flood management.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Chair Esquivel, Vice-Chair D'Adamo, & board member Firestone attended the Water Justice Leadership Awards held in Sacramento on 3/11 where our department received an award for our work in access to clean & affordable drinking water in Ca. Thank you Community Water Center for the recognition!

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

‼️Help Walter reunite w/ his family in the recycling bin, & keep him away from storm drains. Plastic water bottles break down into small pieces & microplastics that: 1️⃣ Spread through rivers, lakes, & oceans 2️⃣ harm wildlife and even end up in human bodies #globalrecyclingday

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Nitrates in groundwater can harm people’s health. Maximum allowed nitrate levels from irrigated farms will be discussed by the Statewide Agricultural Expert Panel this week. The meeting will be held at the CalEPA HQ & online. For info and registration: shorturl.at/sdCyX #groundwaterawarenessweek

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Join us! 💧 The first SAFER Advisory Group of 2026 is taking place on March 12th, 2026. This meeting is open to the public. Viewers can attend via Zoom, or in-person at the California EPA Building. To make a public comment, register at bit.ly/2026_AGM1

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

¡Acompáñenos! La primera reunión del Grupo Asesor SAFER del 2026 se llevará a cabo el 12 de marzo de 2026. Esta reunión está abierta al público. Pueden participar virtualmente por Zoom o en-persona. Para hacer un comentario del público, inscríbase en bit.ly/2026_AGM1 .

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Almost $50 million is available for projects taking on the water quality crisis in the California-Mexico cross border rivers and coastal waters. The board will consider adopting the proposition’s draft guidelines and regulations on April 21. For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Our staff is hosting a workshop in San Diego on the Prop. 4 US-Mexico Border Funding Draft Guidelines and Draft Emergency Regulations to address the water pollution crisis. Public can attend remotely or in person to give public comment. For info, visit: shorturl.at/nZIEf

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

85% of Californians depend on groundwater for all or part of their water needs. Faster, lower-cost, 5-year permits allow California to store more water underground for use. Check out our new interactive webpage on Groundwater Recharge Permits: www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🏆️ CA leads the nation showing that 9 million non-lead service lines connect to homes. No level of lead exposure is safe for humans. The danger of brain damage and health issues is even greater for 👶🏽 children and 🤰🏽pregnant mothers. www.waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Pollution is filtered out of CA rivers, streams and groundwater by wetland areas. 💦 1 acre of wetlands can filter 7.3 gallons of water a year. 🐟 Half of all endangered species rely on wetlands. 🌊The CA Water Boards protect wetland areas in our state. #worldwetlandsday #california

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Congratulations to our Vice Chair Dorene D'Adamo for being reappointed to the State Water Resources Control Board! 🎉 D'Adamo has served on the Board since 2013 & has a vast background in environmental regulation & public policy, and long-standing service at both the federal level & state level.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Protecting waterways from wildfire toxins is a vital part of rebuilding safer communities. We salute the resilience of CA communities, & stay committed to supporting CA as we navigate climate extremes together. #PublicService #ClimateResilience #LAWILDFires #WaterStewardship

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🎄🎥 Water conservation, but make it merry and bright. Your favorite holiday movies come with a reminder: simple choices at home help keep California’s water clean and protected. 💧✨ #HolidayClassics #WaterWise #California #CAWaterBoards

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

🚛 1.1 million cubic yards of contaminated soil was removed since 1998 in the ongoing Guadalupe Restoration Project. 🌱 Last week, State Water Board Member Sean Maguire and Central Coast Water Board Members toured the 2,700-acre site spanning across So. #SanLuisObispo and #SantaBarbara counties.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

💦 85% of Californians rely on groundwater for some of their water needs. 💧 Kaweah water basin’s plan was just approved to move forward & protect water supplies for CA in a ☀️ hotter, 🌵 drier future.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The SAFER Advisory Group is composed of 19 members that represent CA communities and aims to implement viable solutions in the communities most impacted by drinking water challenges. The new members will be serving a two-year term, from 2026-2027. waterboards.ca.gov/press_room/p...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

50 tons of trash was kept out of the Pacific Ocean & off San Diego beaches during the recent November storm, thanks to the success of the Tijuana River trash booms funded by the State Water Board. The pilot project installed a year ago captures trash from Tijuana that clogs & pollutes the water.

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Grease belongs in the trash, not your pipes 🎤🚫 This holiday season, be mindful of your drains. Grease and other scraps can clog your pipes and cause sewer backups. Instead: 1️⃣ Wipe it down 2️⃣ Catch it 3️⃣ Throw it out in the garbage #california #wastewatersystem

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

💧 Did you know 40 million Californians share our water for drinking, growing food, powering industries, and keeping nature thriving? Now you can actually see who has water rights across the state with a new interactive map! 🗺️ waterboards.ca.gov/upward/calwa...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

CA's first statewide study of wastewater infrastructure w/ vital data to help future investments is available now! We published Phase 1 of the Wastewater Needs Assessment to support safe and affordable water for Californians and protect our environment. Stay tuned for Phase 2! shorturl.at/JX4iw

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

The eldest daughter of @californiaepa.bsky.social , the Water Boards live in Water protection. We also like: ☠️ Fighting pollution 💧 Protecting your drinking water 🚰 Helping you save water #CleanWater #California

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🎈 IT turns🍬wrappers and other trash into pollution! Don’t feed the TOXIC MONSTER! 🎃 “This Halloween, ➡️throw 🍬 wrappers in the trash —not in the gutter.” #Halloween #CleanWater #California Learn about our Storm Water Program: www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues...

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Last week, board member Morgan attended the ribbon cutting for a treatment system that removes contaminants from groundwater in Baldwin Park, CA. The UVFlex Water Treatment System was funded partially by the State Water Board. 📸 : Nicolette Jackson-Pownall Photography

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California Water Boards @cawaterboards.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

In June 2025, the residents of Colfax joined the 98% of Californians who have access to safe drinking water. Since 2019 when SAFER began, the State Water Board has provided $1.6 B to disadvantaged communities for drinking water projects. Read more: shorturl.at/hVcqF #safedrinkingwater #California

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