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| State Water Resources Control Board Grants Program | |
|---|---|
| Name | State Water Resources Control Board Grants Program |
| Jurisdiction | California |
| Established | 20th century |
| Parent agency | California Environmental Protection Agency |
State Water Resources Control Board Grants Program The State Water Resources Control Board Grants Program provides financial assistance for California Natural Resources Agency-related water quality improvements, wastewater infrastructure, and ecosystem restoration projects across California. It distributes funds from state bonds such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Proposition 1 (2014) and Proposition 68 (2018), and it coordinates with agencies including the Department of Water Resources, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Air Resources Board, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The program supports projects that intersect with statutes like the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, federal laws such as the Clean Water Act, and initiatives led by entities like the Delta Stewardship Council and the State Coastal Conservancy.
The program administers competitive and formula grants to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments such as the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, and private entities for projects addressing wastewater treatment, stormwater management, recycled water, groundwater cleanup, and habitat restoration. It leverages funding streams including state propositions, federal appropriations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and allocations from the California Climate Investment program, while aligning with strategic plans from the California Water Plan and the California Environmental Quality Act process. Recipients often coordinate with regional entities like the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta stakeholders.
The program traces its authority to state legislation and constitutional bond measures, including the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act of 1996, and later voter authorizations such as Proposition 50 (2002), Proposition 1E (2006), Proposition 1 (2014), and Proposition 68 (2018). Federal statutes like the Clean Water Act and appropriations from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act have supplemented state authority, creating layered compliance frameworks overseen by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Auditor for fiscal oversight. Key administrative evolutions involved collaboration with the Central Valley Project, the California State Water Project, and water rights adjudications influenced by cases from the California Supreme Court.
Funding categories include Clean Water State Revolving Fund loans and grants, Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund projects, Integrated Regional Water Management grants coordinated with the Integrated Regional Water Management Program, technical assistance grants for tribal communities, and targeted allocations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances remediation under federal guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Other categories fund green infrastructure projects in partnership with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and regional authorities like the San Diego County Water Authority. The program also administers capital funding for wastewater treatment plants, septic system conversions, recycled water expansion, stormwater capture projects, and riparian habitat restoration tied to priorities of the Delta Stewardship Council and the California Coastal Commission.
Eligible applicants include California public agencies such as counties and special districts like the East Bay Municipal Utility District, tribal governments recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, nonprofit entities like the The Nature Conservancy, and, for certain solicitations, private partners. Application rounds follow published solicitation documents that reference scoring criteria tied to statutory requirements from the Water Code (California), cost-effectiveness standards used by the State Controller's Office, and environmental compliance obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act. Applicants often submit grant proposals coordinated with regional plans such as the Sacramento River Restoration Program and the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Project.
Administration is performed by the State Water Resources Control Board staff in coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Boards, fiscal services from the Department of Finance (California), and oversight from the California State Auditor. Implementation includes contract management, coordination with engineering firms, and interagency memoranda of understanding with partners like the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Project delivery frequently involves construction contractors, consultants registered with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, and community stakeholders including environmental justice organizations and municipal utility districts.
Recipients are subject to monitoring protocols, performance measures, and fiscal audits aligned with standards from the Government Accountability Office, the State Controller's Office, and federal grant compliance rules administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Reporting requirements include progress reports, final reports, and data submissions to systems such as the Geotracker database and state financial systems overseen by the Department of General Services. Enforcement actions, contract suspensions, and recovery of funds are coordinated with the California Attorney General when compliance failures occur.
Impacts include expanded drinking water access for disadvantaged communities served by districts like the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, upgrades to municipal wastewater treatment in cities such as Sacramento, and ecosystem benefits in projects on the Klamath River, San Joaquin River, and Santa Ana River. Case studies involve integrated regional projects tied to the Integrated Regional Water Management Program, successful remediation of contaminated groundwater plumes in coordination with the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and stormwater capture installations in urban areas overseen by counties like Los Angeles County and Orange County. Program outcomes are documented through grant closeout reports, independent evaluations by entities such as the Public Policy Institute of California, and academic analyses from institutions like the University of California, Davis and Stanford University.
Category:California state agencies Category:Water management in California Category:Environmental finance