California Groundwater Recharge Information
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.
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| Data title and description | Access data | File details | Last updated |
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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order (N-7-23) to Support Ongoing Central Valley Flood Response 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 | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order (N-6-23) to Support Tulare Lake Basin Flood Response 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. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order (N-4-23) to Use Floodwater to Recharge and Store Groundwater 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. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Fact Sheet - Refilling California’s Underground Reservoirs Refilling California’s Underground Reservoirs Fact Sheet | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
California State Water Resources Control Board Groundwater Recharge Webpage & Factsheet State webpage with flood diversion executive order reporting information. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Available Web Resources for Flood Diversion Reporting – Tutorial Video tutorial on available mapping resources to support EO N-4-23 reporting. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
SGMA Data Viewer SGMA Data Viewer is a mapping application for viewing and downloading SGMA related datasets. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Public Questions Form – Executive Order N-4-23: Flood Water & Groundwater Recharge Submit general questions or information requests regarding groundwater recharge to this DWR Public Inquiry Form. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Webinar Recording - State Agencies Webinar on Executive Order N-4-23: Flood Water & Groundwater Recharge 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. | HTML | 08/11/23 | |
Webinar Slides - State Agencies Webinar on Executive Order N-4-23: Flood Water & Groundwater Recharge 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. | PDF | 08/11/23 |