What are my options if I don’t join a coalition?
Growers may instead obtain an Individual Permit with the Regional Water Board. *To review the Individual Permit General Order, you can find that located on our ABOUT US page To […]
How can I find which coalition is my land is within?
You may view on the Regional Map located on our RESOURCE page. It may be hard to see which Coalition your property falls within, especially along the borders. Please contact […]
Is this a tax or program on groundwater pumping?
This Program is only the pertaining to the concern of Water Quality, not supply. If you have questions about Groundwater Quantity or Supply, please contact your Sustainable Groundwater Management [...]
Is joining a Coalition mandatory?
No. Joining is voluntary, but compliance with the General Order is mandatory. Please go to the ABOUT Page to see what all your options are.
I received a letter from the Water Board, but I do not farm this land?
Note on the Water Board form that this land is “Not Farmed – Not Irrigated” and return to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, 1685 E Street, Fresno, […]
Is the coalition a branch of the Water Board?
No – The Coalition is not the regulator, the coalition represents you the grower (like a co-op). Similarly, your relationship with your accountant is not a branch of the IRS.
What if you don’t join the Coalition?
To comply to the State enforced General Order, you may either join a Coalition or file for an individual permit with Regional Board to participate in the conditional waiver as […]
Are you a discharger?
The Regional Water Quality Control Board has stated that if you irrigate crops for commercial purposes, you are a potential discharger and subject to this new law. Includes Nurseries and […]
I am frustrated and do not want to sign up, what are the consequences?
Call the Regulators for more information about potential consequences – 559‐488‐4396. Other Coalitions Example: (East San Joaquin Water Quality Coalition). Range in Fines for Growers who ignored [...]
What is a Coalition?
A group of agricultural interests and growers formed to represent all “dischargers” who own or operate irrigated lands in the Tule Basin region. See this map for the coalition [...]