Water Rights Enforcement: Administrative Civil Liabilities (ACLs)

The Board can impose a financial penalty on water rights violations. This penalty is officially called an Administrative Civil Liability or ACL. First, the Division of Water Rights issues a draft ACL. Violators have 20 days to request a hearing before the Board issues a final ACL. For information about hearings, visit the Administrative Hearings Page. For information about other water rights enforcement steps, follow the Information Order, NOV and CDO links below.

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ACL Complaints related to the Russian River Tributaries Emergency Regulation Information Order are available here.

Questions about these topics may be directed to the Enforcement Program Staff for assistance.


2024

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Joshua Sweet, Shadow Light Ranch LLC, Hills LLC. Humboldt Co Superior Court Judgment

2023

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Francis Realty Inc Profit Sharing Plan September 5, 2023 2023-0062-DWR
Carpenter Orchard Inc November 6, 2023 2023-0063-DWR
Charles Carpenter November 6, 2023 2024-0002-DWR
Bess Dairy Inc September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Calmat CO September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Dalwinder Kaur Heer September 5, 2023 Order 2023-0045-DWR
Dustin D Fleming Trust September 5, 2023 Order 2023-0044-DWR
Farm Together Knights Landing LLC September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Farrell 1989 Trust September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Frank Borges September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Joseph D Perez Trust September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Meyer Family Trust September 5, 2023 2023-0058-DWR
Ray Gene Veldhuis September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023
2023-0061-DWR
2023-0059-DWR
River Road Exchange Inc September 5, 2023 2023-0064-DWR
Robert C Pedotti September 5, 2023 Order 2023-0047-DWR
Robert C Pedotti September 5, 2023 Order 2023-0046-DWR
Scott Murrison September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Sierra Pacific Holding Company September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Sierra Pacific Industries September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Weldon Schapansky September 5, 2023 Settlement Agreement
Order Approving Settlement Agreement
Wylatti Enterprises LLC September 5, 202 2023-0060-DWR
Lance Batistich (Curtailment) May 5, 2023
4T Ranch (Curtailment) May 5, 2023 Order 2023-028-DWR issued June 2, 2023
Dean Murphy Moua February 24, 2023 Letter Withdrawing ACLC
Bruce and Lisa Walker January 20, 2023

Info Order Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Info Order Settlement Agreement

Curtailment Violation Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Curtailment Violation Settlement Agreement

4T Ranch January 20, 2023

Info Order Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Info Settlement Agreement

Bridge Ranch Water Company January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Members and Users of the Dale Scott Ditch January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Mary Suzanne Foraker January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Joseph Garaventa January 20, 2023 Order 2023-0007-DWR
Hot Spring Valley Water District (A003353) January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Hot Spring Valley Water District (A022427) January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Kramer Ranch January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Lake County Watershed Protection District January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Payne Brothers Ranch January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Strain Basin Land January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Strain Ranches January 20, 2023

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Ignacio Lupian January 13, 2023 Order WR 2023-0035 - DWR
David Collenberg January 6, 2023 Order WR-2023-0011-DWR

2022

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Batistich, Lance December 9, 2022

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Bruno and Marial Lenta December 1, 2022

Settlement Order

Lenta Signed Settlement Agreement

Settlement Agreement Attachment 12-1-2022

Lenta, Maria and Lenta, Bruno December 1, 2022
Shasta River Water Association November 4, 2022 Order WR-2022-0177-DWR issued on December 2, 2022
Napaville Ranch LLC October 31, 2022 Order 2023-0002-DWR
Farmers Ditch Company September 16, 2022

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Baker, Nicolas August 26, 2022 ORDER WR 2022-0174-DWR
Russian River Watershed Failure to Certify Curtailment Form    
Long, John July 12, 2022 ORDER WR 2023-0001-EXEC
Drake, Eugene F June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0160-DWR
John Hancock Life Ins. Co. June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0159-DWR
Garaventa, Joseph June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0155-DWR
Lone Rancher Enterprises LP June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0157-DWR
Wooten, Ramona June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0158-DWR
Farming, Rudd June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0156-DWR
Pareira, Lloyd June 6, 2022 Order WR-2022-0173-EXEC
Soule, A.D. & N.A. June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0145-DWR
Crechriou, J.A. June 6, 2022 WR 2022-0144-DWR
Spring Starback, Spring Starback Trust April 15, 2022

Settlement Agreement

Order Approving Settlement Agreement

Lopez, Fabiola March 25, 2021 Order WR-2022-0150-DWR issued on February 11, 2022
Kopiej, Stacio March 22, 2022 WR 2022-0154-DWR
4T Ranch LLC February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0137-DWR
Fowle, Jeffrey Erin February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0103-DWR
Fowle, Jeffrey February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0104-DWR
Greene, Jennifer February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0140-DWR
Griset, George S. February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0148-DWR
Griset, Stephen February 18, 2022 WR-2023-0009
Hagedorn, Harvey February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0107-DWR
Hymas, Trevor February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0110-DWR
Johnson, Clint February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0139-DWR
Martin Etal, Brent C February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0109-DWR
Morrison, Claire H February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0102-DWR
Nowdesha, William February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0136-DWR
Petterson, David C February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0105-DWR
Samantha, Dickson J. February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0135-DWR
Sweezey, Paul C & Lauren A February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0141-DWR
Terry, Alford L Jr February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0138-DWR
Terry, H. & D. February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0108-DWR
Turner, Jesse L. & Debbie February 18, 2022 WR 2022-0111-DWR
Evenson, Darrel and Rodriguez, Jose December 22, 2021 WR 2022-0100 DWR
Soda Creek Ranch LLC issued December 8, 2021 Order WR-2022-0098-DWR issued on February 11, 2022
Mandzik, Cassidy November 18, 2021 WR 2022-0096 DWR

2021

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
E W Merritt Farms Gp January 15, 2021 Order WR 2021-0093

2020

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Draft Administrative Civil Liability Complaint for Kevin Gonzalves May 5, 2020 WR 2021-004
2020 Failure to File Annual Use    

2019

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Timberlake Estates Homeowners Association October 18, 2019 Order WR 2020-0112
Pimentel Family RLT October 18, 2019 Order WR 2020-0111
James V. Simoni October 18, 2019 Order WR 2020-0001
Jacqueline Groft May 17, 2019 Order WR 2019-0035-DWR

2018

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
2016-2017 Failure to File Annual Use    

2016

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
SCP LLC, Khan Tran Trong, and/or Ken Tran (related to Russian River Tributaries Emergency Regulation - enhanced water conservation provisions) 05/04/2016 WR 2016-0014-DWR
2015 Failure to File Annual Use    

2015

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Peder Hoy and Mike Passalaqua 10/29/2015  
Rickland E. Vicini et al 10/13/2015 WR 2015-0040-DWR
G. Scott Fahey 9/1/2015 Pending
Mark Hodgetts 8/27/2015 WR 2015-0031-EXEC
Byron-Bethany Irrigation District 7/20/2015 2016-0015
Allen and Ginny Hovsepian 5/4/2015 Pending
Harry S. Pascuzzi, Trustee 3/17/2015 Pending
Patrick Vincent Ricchiuti, Trustee 3/17/2015 Pending
Anthony F. Cubre Jr., Trustee 3/17/2015 WR 2015-0020-DWR
Paramount Citrus 2/13/2015 WR 2015-0018-DWR
Norgard Properties Inc. 1/14/2015 Pending
Sterling Norgard 1/14/2015 Pending
Windfield Ranch 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Dan Sterling 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Ulf Aspenlind 1/14/2015 Pending
Central Land Company 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Anna Oakley 1/14/2015 Withdrawn
Frank J Gomes Dairy 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Dixie Lee Tomlinson 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0011-DWR
Lakhvir Ghag 1/14/2015 Revoked
Anthony J Dutra 1/14/2015 Pending
David W Lanza Family '96 Trust 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Madison Valley Partnership 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0015-DWR
Cason L Baugh 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Frances L & Estate of Myrvin C Carey 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0014-DWR
Trinitas Dixon LLC 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Dorothy H Heise 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Ramona Ramacciotti Wooten 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Alderpoint County Water District 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Buena Tierra Vineyard Ltd 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Elizabeth Bond Trust 1/14/2015 Pending
Johnson Creek Ditch Users Association 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
San Lorenzo Valley Water District 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0009-DWR
Vincent Shammo 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0005-DWR
Amos Tripp 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Jane S Roberts 1/14/2015 Withdrawn
Frederick Anklin 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0010-DWR
Wells Vineyard 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0008-DWR
Heath Family Partners LP 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0003-DWR
Joseph Vavuris 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0006-DWR
County of Sacramento 1/14/2015 Compliance Achieved
Klamath Land & Cattle Co. 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0004-DWR
Estate of Frank Teixeira 1/14/2015 WR 2015-0007-DWR
Robert C. Mann 6/14/2012 WR 2015-0025

2013

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Richard L. Freschet 11/22/2013 WR 2014-0027-DWR
Black Kite Cellars 11/22/2013 WR 2013-0075-DWR
J. Piazza Farms, Inc. 11/22/2013 WR 2013-0070-DWR
Grapevine Holding L-1, LLC 11/22/2023 WR 2013-0077-DWR
Steven J. Earle 11/22/2013 WR 2013-0069-DWR
Peter A. Cargasacchi 11/22/2013 WR 2014-0019-DWR
Rachelann T. Daniel 11/22/2013 WR 2014-0001-DWR
Rio Vista Ranch, LLC 11/22/2013 WR 2014-0002-DWR
George C. Gaines 11/13/2013  
Lloyd Pareira et al 11/12/2013 WR 2013-0068-DWR
Jeff and Kathleen Kennedy 11/12/2013 WR 2013-0072-DWR
Mendocino County 11/12/2013 WR 2014-0011-DWR
James Salisbury 11/12/2013 WR 2013-0073-DWR
Robert C. Pedotti 11/12/2013 WR 2014-0017-DWR
Short Ranch 11/12/2013 WR 2014-0003-DWR
Washington County Water District 11/12/2013 WR 2013-0071-DWR
Milovina Vineyards 4/23/2013 WR 2015-0029-EXEC
Flocchini Estate, LLC. 3/8/2013 WR 2015-0023-EXEC
Bruce, Jim and Russ Henning Ranch 3/8/2013 WR 2013-0062-EXEC
Heber Field Company 6/17/2013 WR 2013-0027-DWR
Carol Rhodehouse 6/17/2013 WR 2013-0032-DWR
POSZ Ranch et al. 6/17/2013 WR 2013-0028-DWR
Dirk Vlot et al. 6/17/2013 WR 2013-0034-DWR
Deep Violet Farms, Inc. 6/17/2013 WR 2013-0033-DWR
O'Brien Ranch, LLC 7/3/2013 WR 2013-0031-DWR
Steve Rector & Anne Frocteau N/A R1-2013-0045
Birdie Vanderford Trust B 10/25/2013  
Barbara Costigliolo et al. 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0066-DWR
Patty Montz & John Montz Sr. 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0006-DWR
Nancy Ward 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0018-DWR
WR 2015-0013-EXEC
Robert Pedotti et al. 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0016-DWR
Montz Ranches, A Partnership 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0007-DWR
Harry Baker Jr. 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0008-DWR
County of San Bernardino 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0067-DWR
Arlan Moore Living Trust et al. 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0061-DWR
Joseph Perez Trust et al. 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0009-DWR
M A & S Manuli Trust 10/25/2013 WR 2014-0010-DWR
Reconsideration
WR 2014-0025-EXEC
Leland Stanford Jr. University 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0060-DWR
County of Sonoma 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0065-DWR
Frank Rogers et al. 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0063-DWR
James & Neva Bohannan 10/25/2013 WR 2013-0064-DWR

2012

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Carol Anderson-Ward 9/13/12 WR 2013-0016-DWR
Joseph Awender 9/13/12 WR 2013-0012-DWR
Carl Elkins 9/13/12 WR 2014-0004-EXEC
John Friend 9/13/12 12/11/2012
Hidden Vineyard LLC 9/13/12 WR 2012-0027-DWR
Edward Machado 9/13/12 WR 2012-0031-DWR
Joel Mandujano 9/13/12 WR 2012-0030-DWR
Fred Podesta Jr 9/13/12 WR 2012-0032-DWR
Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency 9/13/12 WR 2012-0028-DWR
Slavic Missionary Church Inc. 9/13/12 WR 2012-0029-DWR
Nancy K. Donovan and Stephen J. Peters 6/14/12 WR 2016-0025-DWR
Robert C. Mann 6/14/12 WR 2012-0025
Freeman 4/19/12 WR 2012-0023-DWR
Henry J. LaFranchi   4/19/12  WR 2012-0026-DWR
OShaughnessy 4/19/12 8/7/12
Hidden Valley Lake Community Services District 4/19/12 WR 2012-0014-EXEC
Domb Family trust 4/18/12  4/30/12
Kent Ritchie 4/18/12  WR 2012-0024-DWR
Dana Radtkey 4/18/12 6/26/12
Albert Bendich  4/11/12 7/6/12
David Burton 4/11/12 WR 2013-0023-EXEC
David Croft 4/10/12 5/11/13
Elliott Smith 4/10/12  WR 2012-0025-DWR
Corbin and Pamela Gwaltney 4/2/12  WR 2013-0021-EXEC
John C. Coleman, Jr. 3/23/12  WR 2013-0022-EXEC
Douglas K. Ivey 3/23/12  WR 2012-0022-DWR
Arthur Temple III 3/22/12 WR 2012-0020-DWR
Younan and Sandra Dawood 3/16/12 WR 2014-0024-EXEC
Neill Giese and Kathleen Coelingh 3/16/12  WR 2013-0020-EXEC
Newton Dalpoggetto 3/16/12 PENDING HEARING
Michele M. Amendola and Jack A. Chandler 3/15/12 7/15/15
GRR Vineyard LLC 3/8/12 WR 2013-0015-EXEC
Ronald E. Buhler 3/6/12 5/8/12

2011

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
J.W. and B.O. Silveira 11/1/11 5/8/12
Righetti and Sons 1/3/11 7/3/12

2010

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Peter and Nancy Lang (dba Safari West) 12/7/10  

2009

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Gallo Glass Company 4/20/09 WR-2010-0014-EXEC

2008

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
North Gualala Water Company - Violation of Permit Terms 10/29/08 WR-2009-0036-EXEC
Brian S. Lowell 7/7/08 WR-2009-0023-EXEC
Carreras Ranch LLC - Unauthorized Diversion 8/30/08 WR-2009-0035-EXEC
Harriet Piper et.al. and Manchester Ridge LLC - Unauthorized Diversion 7/10/08 WR-2009-0030-EXEC
Garrapata Water Company - Unauthorized Diversion 6/10/08 WR-2010-0028-EXEC

2007

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
None in 2007    

2006

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
The Vineyard Club, Inc. ACL 262.5-44
(12/11/06)
WR 2008-0015
North San Joaquin Water Conservation District ACL 262.5-46
(11/30/06)
WR 2008-0017
Monson-Pacific, Inc. ACL 262.5-43
(6/27/06)
WR 2007-0001-EXEC

2005

Project Notice of ACL Complaint Final ACL
Lake Arrowhead Community Services District ACL 262.5-40
(8/1/05)
WR 2006-0001