Category: Water
Central Valley SGMA and SWRCB Updates
April 2026 proved to be a pivotal month for Central Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (“GSAs”) seeking relief from the State Water Resource Control Board (“SWRCB”)….
Public Agency Legal Updates for 2025 – Part 3
In 2024, the principles of transparency and accountability in public governance remained at the forefront with important updates in open meetings laws and governance practices….
Public Agency Legal Updates for 2025 – Part 2
In 2024, California saw notable updates in water, environmental, and resource management through new case law and legislative changes. From increased penalties for illegal water…
The Latest Updates on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (“SGMA”) and Who’s in Hot Water
Groundwater is an essential resource, especially in California, where much of the water supply comes from groundwater in aquifers beneath us. In an effort to…
2024 Proposed Legislation Impacting Water Rights, Water Quality, and Water Supply
The California Legislature’s 2024 legislative calendar is now in full swing. Baker Manock & Jensen’s Water and Public Agency teams have been monitoring dozens of…
