Public Comment Period Opens for the Urban Streams Restoration Program Draft Guidelines

Public Comment Period Opens for the Urban Streams Restoration Program Draft Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announces the release of the Urban Streams Restoration Program's (USRP) Draft Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package (Guidelines) for public review and comment. The USRP supports community-led projects that reduce flood and erosion risks, restore and enhance stream ecosystems, and strengthen community education and stewardship of urban and urbanizing streams.

The USRP provides funding and technical assistance for projects that reduce stream bank erosion and restore natural stream functions. The program prioritizes projects that provide direct and meaningful benefits to disadvantaged communities, improve riverine habitat connectivity, support biodiversity and climate change resiliency, use innovative solutions for stream restoration, and rely on direct input from the community regarding project planning, design, direct outreach and educational components.

The public comment period opened on May 20, 2026, 2026, and closes on July 29, 2026. You can access the draft guidelines on the Urban Streams Restoration Program: Grants webpage.

Comments can be submitted in one of the following methods:

1. Electronic mail

   Send comments to [email protected].

2. Hard Copy via U.S. Mail

Division of Multibenefit Initiatives

Urban Streams Restoration Program

Post Office Box 942836

Sacramento, CA 94236

Public Meetings

DWR will host two (2) public and one Tribal meeting to provide information about the Draft Guidelines and provide an opportunity to submit comments.

Wednesday, July 8

3:00-4:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Register here:

https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZbnMO_BwTdKcuaVgeCWWRg

Wednesday, July 22

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Register here:

https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/bFeZnVSJTnaKvMCJalYqFg

Tribal-only Meeting:

Wednesday, July 15

3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

Register here:

https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/hIxzJzyuSwCed0ynQiKZmQ