Drought
What's new
- Staff Workshop on Possible Alternative Approaches to Address Water Supply Shortages in the Delta Watershed Scheduled for December 15, 2021 (November 18, 2021)
- Governor Newsom declares a statewide drought emergency (October 19, 2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions: Curtailment Updates in the Delta Watershed (October 19, 2021)
- Low water levels trigger curtailments for Mill, Deer creeks (October 12, 2021)
Calendar of Events
Drinking Water Assistance
Drought Tools and Methods
Water Boards Role in Drought
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Regional Drought Response Information
- North Coast (Regional Water Board #1)
- Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed
- Water System Drought Watch List (Excel)
Water Board Actions and Products
- Drought Orders, Proclamations, Notices, and Letters
- Drought Related Reports and Presentations
- List of State Water Board Drought Actions
- Press Releases/Media Advisories
- Previous Drought Information and Resources
- State Water Project and Central Valley Project Temporary Urgency Change Petitions
- Water Rights and Climate Change
- Water Rights Enforcement
Emergency Drought Funding
Reporting Tools
- Report your dry well or household water shortage to the My Dry Water Supply Tool
- Report water waste, such as leaks or overwatering
- Report water violations, such as illegal water diversions or discharges of pollution to water, via the CalEPA Environmental Complaint System
- Drought Reporting Tool (EAR System)
- Water Right Form and Survey Submittal Portal
How You Can Help
- Opportunities to Get Involved
- Tips for saving water
- Tips for coastal residents to maintain stream flow
- Considerations for shallow well owners
Stay informed
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Contact Us
- Email: Drought@waterboards.ca.gov
- Drought hotline: 916-445-5617
- Toll-free: (844) 903-2800
Media Contacts
General
Current California Drought Conditions
If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.
