Dudley Ridge Water District Temporary Water Transfer

The Department of Water Resources is proposing a temporary transfer of up to 10,166 acre-feet of Dudley Ridge Water District's allocated State Water Project supply, with the intent to add Westlands Water District and San Luis Water District as approved places of use under DWR Permit 16482. This transfer allows the water to be redirected from its original allocation point to serve these two additional districts, expanding the geographic reach of the supply while maintaining the total volume within the originally permitted limit. The action requires regulatory approval through the State Water Resources Control Board, which oversees water rights permits and transfers to ensure compliance with California water law and environmental standards. The proposal is publicly listed under a forecast notice posted on July 23, 2026, with Patricia Fernandez, Senior Engineer at the Division of Water Rights, identified as the primary point of contact. The initiative falls under the authority of California’s water rights framework and does not involve a competitive solicitation or set-aside. The process is procedural in nature, focused on administrative modification of existing permit conditions rather than new water allocation. All activities related to this transfer will occur within California, and stakeholders are expected to engage via the publicly accessible project link provided for transparency and public comment prior to any final decision.