§ 10000 State Water Plan

Water Code·California

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This law creates a plan called the 'State Water Plan' to manage and use California's water wisely, except for one project called the Trinity River Diversion.

Key Takeaways

•The State Water Plan is California's official guide for using water.
•It was made by the Department of Public Works and shared with the government in 1929.
•One project, the Trinity River Diversion, is not part of this plan.

Example

A farmer wants to use river water for crops.

The State Water Plan helps decide how much water the farmer can use so there's enough for everyone.

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§ 10000 State Water Plan

The coordinated plan for the conservation, development, and utilization of the water resources of the State (except the project known as the “Trinity River Diversion,” which is not approved) as set forth in the report thereon formulated and prepared by the Department of Public Works and transmitted to the Forty-ninth Session of the Legislature pursuant to Chapter 832 of the Statutes of 1929 shall be known as the “State Water Plan.” (Amended By Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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State Water Plan Trinity River Diversion Department of Public Works

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 10000.

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