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HomeWater CodeDiv. 6Pt. 4.9Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12415 Water Data Integration Platform

§ 12415 Water Data Integration Platform

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§ 12415 Water Data Integration Platform

This law creates a big online system to collect and share all kinds of water and nature data from different places in one spot. It makes sure the data is easy to understand and use.

Key Takeaways

  • •This system puts all water and nature data in one place.
  • •It includes info on rivers, groundwater, fish, and water deals.
  • •The data is checked for quality and follows the same rules so it’s easy to use.

Example

A farmer wants to know how much water is in the rivers and how much other farms are using.

The farmer can check this online system to see water levels, who is using water, and even past water deals between buyers and sellers.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12415 Water Data Integration Platform

The statewide integrated water data platform created pursuant to Section 12410 shall, at a minimum, do all of the following: (a) Integrate existing water and ecological data information from multiple autonomous databases managed by federal, state, and local agencies and academia using consistent and standardized formats. (b) Integrate the following datasets, as available: (1) The department’s information on State Water Project reservoir operations, groundwater use, groundwater levels, urban water use, and land use. (2) The state board’s data on water rights, water diversions, and water quality through California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN). (3) The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s information on fish abundance and distribution. (4) The United States Geological Survey’s streamflow conditions information through the National Water Information System. (5) The United States Bureau of Reclamation’s federal Central Valley Project operations information. (6) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s, United States Forest Service’s, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries’ fish abundance information. (c) Provide data on completed water transfers and exchanges, including publicly available or voluntarily provided data on the volume, price, and delivery method, identity of the buyers and sellers, and the water right associated with the transfer or exchange. (d) Provide documentation of data quality and data formats through metadata. (e) Adhere to data protocols developed by state agencies pursuant to Section 12406. (f) Be able to receive both spatial and time series data from various sources. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 506, Sec. 1. (AB 1755) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

statewide integrated water data platformwater and ecological datastandardized formatswater transfersmetadatadata protocols

Related Statutes

  • § 11215 Contra Costa Water Conduit
  • § 11216 Contra Costa Water Conduit
  • § 12405 Water Data Integration Coordination
  • § 12671 Ventura River Flood Projects
  • § 12672 Ventura Flood Control Assurances

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 12415.
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