CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2023–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	5	1
2024	—	5	1
2023	—	4	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP	—	17

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	14
SENATE	14
Bureau of Reclamation	4

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	15
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	15
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	14

Bills Explicitly Cited (22)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

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H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 50501; provisions related to water conveyance Discussions related to water infrastructure programs and funding Discussions related to Oroville Water Control Manual

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2025 · first_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927 (118th Congress): Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Sisk Dam

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Sisk Dam

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · third_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam Discussions related to canal subsidence

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Sisk Dam

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

S. 4927118th Congress

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

2024 · second_quarter · Firm: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4927: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025; provision related to San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) and provision related to Lake Oroville and New Bullards Bar Water Control Manual Updates Discussions related to P.L. 118-42: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 Discussions related to Oroville Manual Discussions related to Aquatic Ecosystem Program Discussions related to Sisk Dam

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S. 4927

Source: Senate LDA

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