Public Records Requests

This page contains the key information needed to request access to inspect and obtain copies of public records maintained by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region (Regional Board).

The Regional Board maintains public records containing extensive information on water quality, waste discharges, beneficial uses of water and water quality regulatory program activities in the Lahontan Region dating from the early 1950s. The public records created and received by the Regional Board in the course of administering California's water quality protection programs in the Lahontan Region are a vital resource. They serve as the memory of the Regional Board organization; a record of past events and the basis for future actions. Access to these public records is a right of all Californians.

Guidelines

See the link below for information regarding review of the Board's public records.

• Public Records Act Guidelines

Public Records Access Request Form

Persons requesting to inspect or copy public records maintained by the Regional Board are encouraged to complete the Public Records Access Request. The request form will open in Microsoft Word and you can complete the form onscreen, save it, view it, or print it. After you save it, you can attach the request form file that exists on your hard disk, diskette or network drive and e-mail it to the Regional Board Records Management Officer at one of the e-mail addresses listed below. The form may also be submitted via fax, regular mail or dropped off at the Regional Board office at the address provided below.

For Assistance

Need help with your review? Contact our staff at either of our two offices at: