The State Water Resources Control Board on Nov. 19 reviewed its 2024–25 web-based performance report, which presents interactive dashboards for nine regional boards and statewide offices and links targets to measurable outcomes.

"The program delivers 26 interactive visualizations with clear targets and measures for all 9 regions, 5 divisions, and our statewide offices," said Karen Carr, lead for the performance reports, summarizing the report's capabilities and purpose. Staff told the board the report aims to strengthen accountability, transparency and continuous improvement across the agency.

Presenters said statewide performance showed a temporary dip in some measures. "One major influence was the San Francisco v. U.S. EPA Supreme Court ruling," Carr said, noting it required additional legal review for certain permits and delayed renewals. Staff also cited implementation of new regulatory requirements and staffing limitations for shifting timelines.

The report shows recent fiscal-year results of 83% for inspection targets achieved, 42% for permitting targets and 56% for other program targets, staff said. Greg Gearhart, deputy director for information management and analysis, told the board the program now includes nearly 290 water-quality report cards and a growing set of outcome cards to document measurable improvements.

Board members asked about resource needs and how to make the dashboards more useful for regions with different priorities. Chair Joaquin Esquivel praised the work and suggested a presentation to regional board chairs and a midyear check-in to follow implementation.

Staff said next steps include more automation, enterprise data governance and closer integration with SAFER objectives and CalWater systems to better align drinking-water and water-rights datasets. The board did not take formal action on the item; staff encouraged public and stakeholder use of the live report.