State Water Resources Control Board
Environmental ServicesCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is a state environmental services agency and one of the six branches of the California Environmental Protection Agency. Its core mandate is to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment and public health, and to support all beneficial uses. It also seeks to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations. Based in Sacramento, the board operates as a large state agency with a substantial workforce. Its responsibilities center on safeguarding water quality and drinking water while balancing environmental protection and public health considerations, with attention to efficient allocation for current and future needs.