
State Water Board adopts Russian River pathogen and bacteria controls
The board unanimously approved an amendment adding a pathogen action plan, fecal-waste prohibition and bacteria limit while removing a watershed-specific onsite-waste policy.
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Recent water-quality coverage from Yuba-Sutter, including local decisions, public meetings, and civic updates.

The board unanimously approved an amendment adding a pathogen action plan, fecal-waste prohibition and bacteria limit while removing a watershed-specific onsite-waste policy.

The State Water Board adopted program guidelines and authorized a new solicitation for projects that reduce runoff and other nonpoint-source pollution.

The board unanimously approved a resolution establishing TMDLs and an implementation plan for pyrethroid pesticides in the Alamo River and New River.

The board approved a new Colorado River Basin cleanup plan and held workshops on the draft 2026-27 Clean Water State Revolving Fund plan and Salton Sea Phase 1 status.

AB 2032 advanced on a recorded committee vote after testimony from water agencies, tribes and environmental groups supporting a faster response to golden mussels.

The bill cleared the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee and moved to Appropriations after a hearing on PFAS contamination and drinking-water protection.