LAKEPORT, Calif. — In order to help explain a recently implemented information order for the Clear Lake watershed, State Water Resources Control Board staff members will hold a public workshop in Lakeport this week.

The in-person workshop will take place beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in the Board of Supervisors chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport.

During the Friday workshop, water board staff will review with attendees the information order requirements and reporting timelines, go over the certification process, explain the reporting pathway options and review groundwater extraction measurement requirements and methods.

In addition to the planned topics, water board staff also will be available to answer individual questions one-on-one and help people who would like to complete the certification process during the workshop. Attendees are urged to bring their information order letter.

The water board said the meeting will focus on the process for complying with the information order and, due to time constraints, it will not discuss the status of the Clear Lake hitch populations or management strategies. However, board staff say they look forward to future conversations this year on watershed health and water quality.

Visit the information order and reporting requirements for the Clear Lake Watershed website for more information about how to report, reporting pathways and timelines. You are also welcome to email questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..