Borrego Springs Watermaster
Welcome to the website of the Borrego Springs Watermaster. The purpose of this site is to inform the Watermaster Parties and other interested stakeholders of the meetings, activities, and reports of the Borrego Springs Watermaster as it fulfills its mission of managing the groundwater resources of the Borrego Springs Subbasin in accordance with the April 8, 2021 Judgment.
Latest News & Announcements
WATERMASTER IN THE NEWS
Borrego Springs is on a Water-Saving Spree!
Borrego Springs is making significant progress toward sustainable groundwater management. In 2025, groundwater pumping was 45% below the allowable amount, putting the Basin ahead of schedule in meeting its long-term sustainability goals.
Published in the Borrego News | November 10, 2026
WATERMASTER UPDATES
5-Year Assessment & 2026 GMP Update
The Watermaster approved the 5-Year Assessment Report and 2026 GMP Update, documenting progress toward sustainable groundwater management. These documents satisfy the periodic evaluation requirements under SGMA. The reports have been approved the Court and are under-review by DWR.
Approved by the Watermaster Board on June 24, 2026
Upcoming Watermaster Meetings
Watermaster Board Meetings
Generally, Watermaster Board Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every other month at 1:30pm. The Water Year 2027 Board Meeting Dates and Deadlines identifies:
- WY 2027 Board meeting dates
- Deadlines for submitting public correspondence to be included in the meeting agenda package
- Dates when meeting agenda packages will be published
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for: November 18, 2026 at 1:30pm
- Public correspondence for this meeting is due by EOB on Tuesday, November 10th. Correspondence received after this date will be included in the future Board packages.
- Agenda and Agenda package will be published by November 11, 2026
Please visit the meetings page to see all past Board meeting agendas and materials.
Technical Advisory Committee Meetings
- December 16, 2026 at 9am – Agenda – Agenda Package
Please visit the Technical Advisory Committee page to see all past TAC meeting agendas and materials:
Environmental Working Group Meetings
- December 18, 2026 at 1pm – Agenda – Agenda Package
Please visit the Environmental Working Group page to see all past EWG meeting agendas and materials:
Watermaster Resources
- Stipulated Judgment
- Annual Reports and Budgets
- Technical Studies
- Transfer forms (BPA, Carryover)
- Well permit applications
- Information on metering requirements,
- Standard real estate disclosures
- Recent publications
- Open Houses
- Status of the current Groundwater Monitoring Network
- Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports
Stay Informed!
Learn more about groundwater management activities and opportunities for community engagement. Join the Watermaster’s email distribution list to be notified on upcoming meetings, projects, and other activities