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- Notice of Preparation and Scoping Meetings for an Environmental Impact Report for the license surrender and decommissioning of the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project – September 22, 2025. On September 30, 2025, the State Water Board issued a Notice of an Additional Scoping Meeting in Fortuna, California
- Release of the “Notice of Proposed Action – Water Measurement and Reporting Revisions” – February 28, 2025
- Notice of Opportunity for Public Comments and Board Consideration of a Proposed Order Setting Aside Multiple Water Quality Certifications – March 11, 2024
- Newly authorized way to divert flood flows without a permit: Flood Recharge Diversions (Water Code §1242)
- Notice of Availability and Opportunity for Public Comment, Hearing, and Staff Workshops on Draft Staff Report in Support of Sacramento/Delta Updates to Bay-Delta Plan (September 28, 2023)
- Updated Ownership, Contact Information Update and Supplemental Statement for Change Forms available now
- Notice of August 10, 2023 In-Person Public Listening Session on Senate Bill 88 Measurement and Reporting Regulation
- The location of the August 10, 2023 Public Listening Session has been changed to the Klamath Training Room. All attendees must register with building security in the CalEPA lobby.
- Notice of August 3, 2023 Virtual Public Listening Session on Senate Bill 88 Measurement and Reporting Regulation
- Release of Draft Scientific Basis Report Supplement in Support of Proposed Voluntary Agreements for the Sacramento/Delta Update to the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan
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