About the Lahontan Regional Board

What We Do

• Overview
  The primary responsibility for the protection of water quality in California rests with the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards. The State Board sets statewide policy  … more
• Water Board Structure
  State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Water Quality Control Boards Working together to protect California’s water resources  … more
• The Name “Lahontan”
  The name “Lahontan” is a mystery to many. The Great Basin is that portion of western North America that has no drainage to the sea. It encompasses almost the entire state of Nevada and portions of Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho, and California  … more

Who We Are

• Board Members
  California Water Code Section 13201 provides for the Governor to appoint nine members to the Regional Water Quality Control Board  … more
• Organizational Chart
  See an Organizational Chart for the South Lake Tahoe and Victorville Regional Offices

How To Get In Contact With Us

• Contact Us
  Provides essential contact information for the Lahontan Regional Water Board
• Phone List
  Provides names and phone numbers of the Lahontan Regional Water Board Program Staff
• Ombudsman
  Each California Environmental Protection Agency regional office has designated an ombudsman as a single point of contact to work with applicants and the public to clarify permit requirements and resolve regulatory conflicts  … more
• Employment
  Get information about Career Opportunities with the Lahontan Regional Water Board

Where We Are Located

• Office Locations
  Get directions to the Lahontan Regional Water Board Office nearest you
• Region Map
  View a map of the geographical area served by the Lahontan Regional Water Board

(Updated 1/20/11)