NORTH GUALALA WATER COMPANY v. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
Filed 5/31/06
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT
DIVISION ONE
NORTH GUALALA WATER COMPANY, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD, Defendant and Respondent. | A109438 (Mendocino County Super. Ct. Nos. SCUK CVG ‘01 86109, SCUK CV PT ‘03 90347) |
The North Gualala Water Company (NGWC) appeals from a judgment denying two consolidated petitions for writ of mandate. The petitions challenge the State Water Resources Control Board's (Board) jurisdiction to compel NGWC to obtain a permit to pump groundwater from two wells located near the North Fork Gualala River, as well as the Board's interpretation of pumping limitations placed on the permit. In an issue of first impression, the parties dispute the proper construction of the statutory phrase, â€
