April 15, 2026 – Meeting of the California Water Commission

Members of the public will be able to observe the meeting and provide public comments in-person at the meeting location or remotely. Remote participation will be conducted via a web-based videoconferencing service called Zoom.

Registration is not required to provide public comments. Members of the public who wish to provide comments remotely during the meeting can do so by joining on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86489495509?pwd=zL9kZBQpj7TdsFgiDqHmMPE60soDH1.1). More detailed instructions on how to use Zoom and participate in the meeting can be found on the Commission website.

Alternatively, members of the public can offer verbal comments by telephone by calling one of the numbers below:

(408) 638-0968

(669) 900-6833

Meeting ID: 864 8949 5509

Passcode: 404650

The meeting will be webcast live at: https://www.water-ca.com/. Individuals who only want to watch or listen should use this option as it preserves interactive meeting resources for those who are commenting on items.

 

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Acknowledgement of California Native American Tribal Governments

This is an opportunity for elected Tribal leaders and formally designated Tribal representatives to identify themselves and to specify the agenda item(s) on which they will comment, as described in the Commission’s California Native American Tribal Leadership Comment Policy.

4. Approval of February 18, 2026, Meeting Minutes

5. Executive Officer’s Report

The Executive Officer will report on various matters addressed since the previous Commission meeting.

6. Commission Member Reports

This is an opportunity for members to disclose any meetings or conversations related to Commission business and held since the previous Commission meeting.

7. Public Testimony

Although no formal Commission action will be taken, the Commission offers an opportunity for the public to address the Commission on items of interest that are within the Commission’s jurisdiction, but that do not appear on the agenda.

8. Water Storage Investment Program Update

Commission staff will provide a brief update on the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP).

9. Water Storage Investment Program: Harvest Water Program Consideration of Supplemental Funding Determination (Action Item)

Commission staff will present their recommendation for supplemental funding for the Harvest Water Program to the Commission. The Commission will decide whether to award supplemental funding to the project, and the amount of supplemental funding.

10. Consideration of Department of Water Resources Dam Safety Regulations (Action Item)

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) staff will present proposed additions and modifications to existing dam safety regulations to the Commission for consideration and approval, pursuant to California Water Code section 161.

11. Outreach and Engagement Update

Commission staff will provide an update on outreach and engagement numbers, near-term actions, and planning in support of Goal 2 of the Commission’s 2025 Strategic Plan, which aims to develop, implement, and evaluate a targeted approach to increasing engagement in the Commission’s work.  

12. Consideration of Items for Next California Water Commission Meeting

13. Adjourn

*The Commission may break for lunch as needed.*

Written comments regarding specific items on this agenda will be provided to the Commissioners as part of their meeting packets if they are received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Written comments can be submitted to cwc@water.ca.gov. Staff will make every effort to provide comments received after this deadline electronically, but we cannot make any guarantees. Comments received by the Commission related to meeting agenda items will not be edited and will be posted to the Commission's webpage in their entirety.