FAQs

May contain: nature, map, diagram, and outdoors — Santa Ynez River, 79 km length, flowing from Lake Cachuma Reservoir to Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, California

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Formation, Facts & Boundaries of SYRWCD

Established in 1939

SYRWCD Division Boundaries as of March 9, 2022

Board of Directors

Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Board of Directors is a 5 member board elected by division. The Board of Directors regularly meet on the 3rd Tuesday of March, June, September, December at 5:30 pm, per Resolution No. 735 (approved by Board of Directors on March 19, 2025). The board may also schedule special meetings at other times when needed, and will post notice according to the…

How often does SYRWCD send Groundwater Production Statements?

Groundwater Production Statements are sent twice a year, at the beginning of January and July. They are due by the end of that month. Customers should mail completed Statement(s) and Method Form(s) with checks to P.O. Box 719, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. Payment by credit card is also available.

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