SYRWCD

Surface Water Program

For more information or assistance with Surface Water Programs related to the Santa Ynez River, please contact Kevin Walsh, email or call 805-693-1156, ext. 409

Groundwater Program

Semi-Annual Groundwater Production Statements

SGMA in Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin

SYRWCD: Coordinator for SGMA in the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin

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Current Newsletter

Report Water Supply Shortage

The site is for Californians not served by a public water system who are experiencing problems with water supply from a groundwater well, surface water source or other source. You can report your…

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Water Rights Release 2021

The Santa Ynez River will flow beginning August 2, 2021

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Where Is The Water Front Today?

Beginning August 2, 2021, water will be released from Lake Cachuma down the Santa Ynez River toward Lompoc.

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River Runner

River Runner is a facinating interactive map that traces that path of raindrops down rivvers and streams anywhere within the contguous United States to see where they end up. The map uses information…

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Current Annual Report

43rd Annual Report (2020-2021) - Public Hearings are scheduled for April 28, 2021 and June 2, 2021

State Board Order for Cachuma Reservoir (September 2019)

State Water Resources Control Board adopted on September 17, 2019 an order for Cachuma Reservoir to protect the endangered stealhead trout population and downstream senior water right holders.

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Mission Statement

To protect water rights & conserve & augment the District's water supplies in an environmentally responsible manner for residential, agricultural and commercial uses.

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