Friends of Gualala River Protecting the Gualala River watershed and the species living within it
The North Coast Water Board has developed a draft Water Code Section 13267 Informational Order Directing Applicable Landowners in the Gualala River Watershed to Submit Technical Reports Pertaining to the Inventory, Assessment, and Prioritization of Ownership-Wide Road-Related Sediment Discharge Sites (draft Gualala Roads Assessment Order).
The draft Gualala Roads Assessment Order and related attachments are now available for public review. Public review was extended through Friday, August 21, 2026. Read the Notice of Public Comment Opportunity, Board Workshop, and December Public Hearing for more information.
Draft Order and Attachments:
- Staff Summary Report
- Draft Gualala Roads Assessment Order
- Attachment A: Applicable Landowners
- Attachment B: Watershed Map
- Attachment C: Definitions and Acronyms
- Attachment D: Calculation of Estimated Assessment Costs
- Attachment E: Evaluation Methodology
- Attachment F: Annual Status Report Form
- Attachment G: Independent Contractor Certification Form
Written Comment Instructions:
Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM on August 21, 2026. Send comments by selecting from the following methods:
- Email up to 15 megabytes to RB1-Gualala@waterboards.ca.gov and use the subject heading “Draft Gualala Roads Assessment Order Comments”
- Follow electronic submittal guidelines for comments greater than 15 megabytes
- Fax to 707-523-0135
- Mail or Hand Deliver to:
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Attention: Matt Graves
5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A
Santa Rosa, California 95403-1072
Public Workshop:
On July 23, 2026, the North Coast Water Board will hold a public workshop on the draft Gualala Roads Assessment Order. During the public workshop, North Coast Water Board staff will give an oral presentation on the draft Order, followed by Board member questions and discussion. Oral and written comments from members of the public will be accepted. The workshop will be held during the following North Coast Water Board meeting:
| Board Meeting Date: | July 23, 2026 |
| Board Meeting Start Time: | 9:00 AM |
| Location: | David C. Joseph Board Room |
| 5550 Skylane Blvd., Suite A | |
| Santa Rosa, CA 95403 |
Ways to Attend:
- In person
- By Zoom – [Click HERE to register]
- Watch live online at CAL-SPAN
Additional information about the public workshop, including meeting procedures and information on making presentations, can be found on the North Coast Water Board webpage for the 07/23/2026 Board Meeting agenda.