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State Water Board reports progress on Racial Equity Action Plan; staff reorganize public engagement office and launch data tools
Summary
State Water Board staff reported progress on the 2024 racial equity action plan on March 4, highlighting a new Office of Public Engagement, Equity and Tribal Affairs, new equity-data tools, expanded tribal outreach and workforce training.
The State Water Resources Control Board received a detailed annual update on the racial equity action plan during the March 4 meeting. Staff described accomplishments from 2024 and plans for 2025, emphasizing new staffing, data tools and expanded tribal and community outreach.
Office transformation and staffing. The board’s Office of Public Participation was reorganized: staff created a new Office of Public Engagement, Equity and Tribal Affairs (OPETA or OPTA in staff shorthand). Staff said the new office reports directly to the executive director and includes new roles for tribal affairs, equity data and workforce equity. New hires cited in the presentation included positions for tribal affairs program manager and…
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