DWR Community Groundwater Level Monitoring Program
The Community Groundwater Level Monitoring Program is a voluntary, locally driven effort designed to strengthen drought resilience and fill critical groundwater data gaps across the region. The program is built around three complementary components: domestic wells, schools, and small water systems. Community members with domestic wells can participate by collecting simple water-level measurements using equipment and training provided free of charge by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). In exchange, participants agree to submit their data to DWR’s public groundwater databases, helping create a more complete and transparent picture of groundwater conditions in areas where monitoring is limited.
The school and small water system components support implementation of SB 552, which requires improved drought planning and early warning capabilities for vulnerable water supplies. By partnering with schools and small water systems to install dedicated monitoring equipment and collect consistent data, the program provides timely information that can be used for drought preparedness, resource planning, and community outreach. Together, these three components form a flexible, community-centered network that expands groundwater understanding and supports long-term water reliability for all.
Complete Metadata
| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| contactPoint |
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"fn": "Bryce Russell",
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"hasEmail": "mailto:bryce.russell@water.ca.gov"
}
|
| description | The Community Groundwater Level Monitoring Program is a voluntary, locally driven effort designed to strengthen drought resilience and fill critical groundwater data gaps across the region. The program is built around three complementary components: domestic wells, schools, and small water systems. Community members with domestic wells can participate by collecting simple water-level measurements using equipment and training provided free of charge by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). In exchange, participants agree to submit their data to DWR’s public groundwater databases, helping create a more complete and transparent picture of groundwater conditions in areas where monitoring is limited. The school and small water system components support implementation of SB 552, which requires improved drought planning and early warning capabilities for vulnerable water supplies. By partnering with schools and small water systems to install dedicated monitoring equipment and collect consistent data, the program provides timely information that can be used for drought preparedness, resource planning, and community outreach. Together, these three components form a flexible, community-centered network that expands groundwater understanding and supports long-term water reliability for all. |
| distribution |
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"title": "School Program Handout",
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"description": "One page explainer on what this program offers to schools and how to participate",
"downloadURL": "https://data.cnra.ca.gov/dataset/94d7d398-26bb-4236-a565-efaf4d746ba7/resource/2c992be7-f119-40e9-8468-81a7e24dd4d6/download/schoolbrochure.pdf"
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"title": "Domestic Well Program Handout",
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},
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"title": "SB 552 Requirements for Schools",
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"title": "Spanish Translation: Data Collection FAQ",
"format": "PDF",
"mediaType": "application/pdf",
"description": "Spanish translation of the Data Collection FAQ, which explains what information is collected through the program, how it is used, and how it benefits your community.",
"downloadURL": "https://data.cnra.ca.gov/dataset/94d7d398-26bb-4236-a565-efaf4d746ba7/resource/1c1c88e8-55bb-41c2-8f66-7a6e057b3d40/download/data-collection-faq_es.pdf"
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"title": "Spanish Translation: Domestic Well Program Handout",
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"title": "Data Collection FAQ",
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"description": "This FAQ explains what information is collected through the program, how it is used, and how it benefits your community.",
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]
|
| identifier | 889a1283-c529-45eb-8fd5-0a51d88325fa |
| issued | 2025-12-09T18:43:01.403624 |
| keyword |
[
"Groundwater",
"california department of water resources"
]
|
| modified | 2026-01-21T00:03:46.686142 |
| publisher |
{
"name": "California Department of Water Resources",
"@type": "org:Organization"
}
|
| theme |
[
"Natural Resources",
"Water"
]
|
| title | DWR Community Groundwater Level Monitoring Program |
