Water rights fund projected to run a deficit without fee changes; staff offers two increase scenarios
Staff for the State Water Resources Control Board told stakeholders the water rights fund faces a projected structural gap in FY26–27 and presented three scenarios: no fee changes, a moderate 5% increase (Scenario A) and a larger ~10.5% increase (Scenario B) that would balance the fund.
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State Water Resources Control Board staff told stakeholders on July 30 that the water rights fund will face a funding shortfall in fiscal year 2026–27 unless fees are adjusted.
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