Public Involvement Opportunities
The California Water Plan 2028 is being developed through an open, transparent process designed to reflect California’s diversity of regions, water systems, and perspectives.
Advisory Committee
SB 72 requires DWR, in consultation with the California Water Commission, to establish an Advisory Committee with representation from a broad cross-section of interests. The Advisory Committee will provide recommendations to DWR and inform development of the California Water Plan 2028. The Advisory Committee is an appointed body, and Committee meetings are open to the public.
Groundwater Recharge Working Group
DWR is convening the Groundwater Recharge Working Group (GRWG) to support development of California Water Plan 2028 and implementation of Senate Bill 659. The GRWG brings together experts from local agencies, academia, Tribes, and organizations that are actively implementing groundwater recharge projects and informing recharge policy throughout California.
As part of California Water Plan 2028, the Working Group will provide a focused forum for practitioners and partners with groundwater recharge expertise to help inform the development of actionable recommendations and an associated body of knowledge to advance groundwater recharge throughout California.
Regional Forums
DWR is hosting Regional Forums across the state to learn from communities and water experts about local water challenges, priorities, and solutions, and how they can help shape California’s water future. The Regional Forums will bring together experts from local water and government agencies, Tribes, academia, and organizations involved in water management and policy. Using a mix of in-person and virtual Regional Forums that will take place between late 2026 through the spring of 2028, DWR aims to provide community members with multiple opportunities to contribute information to and provide feedback on the CWP.
California Water Commission
The California Water Commission plays a formal advisory and consultative role in development of California Water Plan updates. The Commission will be briefed at key milestones, and their meetings are public, noticed, and open for public comment, providing a transparent venue for Californians to hear regular updates and offer input as the California Water Plan 2028 evolves.
Public Meetings
DWR will host public forums and caucuses across the state to broaden participation and ground statewide planning in real-world conditions. This engagement is not a mere formality. Input from communities, practitioners, and leaders across California will directly inform data development, planning assumptions, targets, and strategies.
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