Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Code Division 7 and Related Sections as amended including Statutes 2022). Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision California Document type Legislation Date 1969 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Institution Groundwater Sustainable development Sustainable use Integrated management Water supply Potable water Freshwater pollution Basin/catchment/watershed Financing Pollution control Inland waters Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Protection of habitats Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act governs a wide range of water quality matters in California, covering, among other things, water pollution issues, water reuse, stormwater management, sewerage and some matters regarding water supply. It provides for institutional arrangements (a State Water Resources Control Board and 9 water quality control boards) and requires the adoption of water quality control plans that give direction to managing water pollution in California. It also provides for various water quality tools. Full text English Website www.waterboards.ca.gov