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Plan Overview

Chair Esquivel frames Bay‑Delta decision as a test of implementation and accountability

Chair Joaquin Esquivel opened the State Water Board hearing on Oct. 28, saying the proposed Bay‑Delta Plan amendments pair standards with implementation checks and annual reviews, and that the true test will be ecological results rather than the vote itself.

CaliforniaOct 29, 2026

City presents multi-year utility rate proposal to shore up water and wastewater funding

Cedar ParkNov 5, 2026

Enoch council packet proposed optional rate‑enforced conservation tier that reduces water‑right duty for new homes

EnochNov 4, 2026

Draft water element sets regional targets; staff flags possible ordinance changes to cut outdoor use

Orem City CouncilNov 4, 2026

Council introduces state-aligned ordinance banning potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf for government properties

GilroyNov 3, 2026

Water Policy

Council introduces ordinance to align city code with AB 1572 on non‑functional turf

Council held a public hearing and unanimously waived the first reading of Ordinance No. 1219 to amend the municipal code to implement AB 1572 restrictions on potable water use for non‑functional turf; council clarified the ordinance does not apply to private residences and scheduled a second reading on Nov. 18, 2026.

Los BanosNov 5, 2026

Water Policy

County administrator to circulate draft comment letter on place-based water programming

Jackson County’s administrator said a draft letter on place-based water programming will be included in the Tuesday work-session packet so the board can review ahead of a comment deadline this week.

Jackson CountyNov 5, 2026

Water Alliance

Robinson Council approves application to Central Texas Water Alliance

The Robinson City Council placed a resolution to join the Central Texas Water Alliance on the consent agenda and approved it; staff said membership may improve regional planning and access to reallocated Lake Whitney water. The dues are $5,000/year with a $1,000 application fee paid from the utility fund.

RobinsonNov 4, 2026

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Commissioners back resolution praising House Bill 850 pause on interbasin transfers

Burke CountyNov 3, 2026

City repeals voluntary "water watch" as average daily use falls dramatically

GoodlandNov 3, 2026

Packet included proposed ordinance language creating new water-permit categories and an expedited review process

Torrington City CouncilNov 3, 2026

Roseville approves $500,000 contract to convert nonfunctional turf ahead of state water rule

RosevilleNov 2, 2026

Resolution would change Dougherty County irrigation rules and set broadband permitting standards

Dougherty CountyNov 2, 2026

Water sales policy and Comprehensive Plan updates for Onancock Planning Commission

OnancockNov 2, 2026

Onancock Planning Commission asked to recommend policy for municipal water service outside town limits

OnancockNov 2, 2026

Mesa proposes flexible, stage-based update to Water Shortage Management Plan

MesaOct 29, 2026

Residents press presenters on safe‑yield, ADWR models and mining permits

Santa Cruz CountyOct 29, 2026

Council approves Colorado River forbearance agreements; Needles not required to reduce entitlements

Needles CityOct 29, 2026

California

Water Policy

Cerritos introduces ordinance to comply with AB 1572, restricting potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf

The council introduced an ordinance (Chapter 13.14) to implement California Assembly Bill 1572's phase-in ban on using potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on government and commercial properties; the motion passed 5–0 and staff will return with cost estimates and implementation plans.

CerritosOct 27, 2026

Water Policy

Board adopts state‑required nonfunctional turf policy for nonresidential customers with clarifying edits

Big Bear LakeOct 28, 2026

Environment Policy

Planning commission backs ordinance recommendation to implement state ban on potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf

Martinez CityOct 27, 2026

Water Policy

Planning commission recommends ordinance to implement state nonfunctional‑turf law; limits on potable irrigation set for public and commercial sites

Martinez CityOct 27, 2026

Water Policy

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Chair Esquivel frames Bay‑Delta decision as a test of implementation and accountability

City presents multi-year utility rate proposal to shore up water and wastewater funding

Enoch council packet proposed optional rate‑enforced conservation tier that reduces water‑right duty for new homes

Draft water element sets regional targets; staff flags possible ordinance changes to cut outdoor use

Council introduces state-aligned ordinance banning potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf for government properties

Council introduces ordinance to align city code with AB 1572 on non‑functional turf

County administrator to circulate draft comment letter on place-based water programming

Robinson Council approves application to Central Texas Water Alliance

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Commissioners back resolution praising House Bill 850 pause on interbasin transfers

City repeals voluntary "water watch" as average daily use falls dramatically

Packet included proposed ordinance language creating new water-permit categories and an expedited review process

Roseville approves $500,000 contract to convert nonfunctional turf ahead of state water rule

Resolution would change Dougherty County irrigation rules and set broadband permitting standards

Water sales policy and Comprehensive Plan updates for Onancock Planning Commission

Onancock Planning Commission asked to recommend policy for municipal water service outside town limits

Mesa proposes flexible, stage-based update to Water Shortage Management Plan

Residents press presenters on safe‑yield, ADWR models and mining permits

Council approves Colorado River forbearance agreements; Needles not required to reduce entitlements

California

Cerritos introduces ordinance to comply with AB 1572, restricting potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf

Board adopts state‑required nonfunctional turf policy for nonresidential customers with clarifying edits

Planning commission backs ordinance recommendation to implement state ban on potable irrigation of nonfunctional turf

Planning commission recommends ordinance to implement state nonfunctional‑turf law; limits on potable irrigation set for public and commercial sites

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