www.waterboards.ca.gov
Organization Type:
Government Agency
Mission:
The State Board's mission is to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California's water resources, and ensure their proper allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
Contact:
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 341-5254
Fax: (916) 341-5252
info@waterboards.ca.gov
Geographical Focus:
State
Counties Served:
All
Activities:
Education, Enforcement, Policy, Conservation, Regulation, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Boating, Coastal Processes, Endangered Species, Environmental Justice, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Watersheds/Hydrology, Wetlands
Educational Resources:
Posters, Outreach Programs, Publications, Brochures, Website
Education Programs:
Citizen Monitoring Program allows volunteers from the public to participate in sampling and testing local area waterways.
Posters, bookmarks, and coloring books provide helpful tips on how to protect water quality.
Fact sheets inform the water consuming public about the SWRCB and the Regional Water Quality Control Boards along with certain specific topics.
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30
In-Service Training:
Teachers, General Public:
Provide supplemental materials with information such as bookmarks, posters, fact sheets, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities