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How to file groundwater extraction reports in Gears: a step-by-step guide from board staff

State Water Resources Control Board Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management · April 2, 2026
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Summary

State Water Resources Control Board staff demonstrated how to use Gears: registering with a 16‑digit correspondence ID, plotting wells, choosing reporting methods (metered or ET), required documentation (meter calibration within five years), bulk uploads, finalizing reports, and agent workflows.

State Water Resources Control Board staff walked attendees through using Gears to file groundwater extraction reports and highlighted key steps and required documentation.

"The Gears quick reporting wizard is designed to help users who have received a letter from the state waterboard determine if they need to report in Gears," said Amanda Howry, an engineering geologist in the board’s Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management. Howry demonstrated the wizard, which uses the 16‑digit correspondence ID included in mailed notices to bring up parcel information.

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