401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements Program
Wetland and Riparian Area Protection
The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements Program for dredge and fill activities is an important tool for regulating hydrologic modification projects in addition to other projects which involve dredge and fill.
- Applications for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
- Public Notices
- Water Quality Certification Actions Recently Issued Updated: May 6, 2020
- Hydromodification and California Wetlands
Updated: June 29, 2021
Decisions Pending:
Tentative Waste Discharge Requirements for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Olivas Park Drive Extension Project - Parcel 11 will be considered at the September 12, 2019 Board Meeting
401 Certification Contacts:
- General email:
RB4-401Certification@waterboards.ca.gov - Céline Gallon (TMDLs & Standards - Supervisor):
Phone: (213) 576-6784
