Your Partner in SGMA Compliance

Watermark is a groundwater accounting platform designed by industry experts to simplify groundwater management and support SGMA compliance.

Watermark Parcels User Interface
Groundwater Simplified

Who is Watermark For?

Watermark empowers GSAs and landowners to sustainably manage their groundwater resources while maintaining regulatory compliance.

GSAs

Reduce staff time and resources
Enhance data management capabilities
Track and report groundwater usage

Landowners

Comply with GSA requirements
Track groundwater availability and use
Authorize trusted personnel to manage your account
Streamlined Landowner Workflow

Intuitive User Experience

Watermark is designed for simplicity, with enhanced user experience as our highest priority.

Tailored solution to fit diverse user needs
Regular updates informed by user feedback
Intuitive design and efficient workflows
Close collaboration with stakeholders at every level
Full-Service

Onboarding Support

Complying with new regulations can be a daunting task—Watermark guides you through the process with ease.

  • GSA-specific landing page for administrators
  • Onboarding and outreach package
  • Customized workshops for users
Reliable + Transparent

Data Security and Privacy

Watermark is a secure, reliable, and trusted platform—we protect your data.

  • Claim parcels securely with GSA-assigned verification codes
  • All data are encrypted and only accessible to the user and GSA
  • Cloud-based software with fortified security and built-in backups
  • Data collected through Watermark remains the intellectual property of the GSA
Tailored for Seamless Compliance

Features

Watermark has a variety of features catered to each GSAs unique regulatory needs. In the ever-changing groundwater management space, our software is constantly evolving and adapting.

Parcel Claiming

A single code is all it takes for a user to register all parcels under their ownership.

The Watermark team works closely with GSAs to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Customized outreach packages are provided for all landowners within the GSA’s jurisdiction, along with onboarding workshops. Using a unique verification code provided in the package, landowners can securely claim parcels, create water accounts, and authorize trusted personnel to manage these accounts on their behalf.

Well Registration

Register wells using coordinates or an interactive map feature.

Well registration is an essential first step for groundwater accounting and management. Watermark enables landowners to comply with GSA-mandated well registration requirements by accurately documenting well locations and usage data.

For GSAs, Watermark’s well registration feature offers a one-stop data management platform where administrators can view data for all extraction points in their jurisdiction and ensure landowners are complying with regulations.

Water Accounting

Monitor water usage, manage water allocations, and track live credits

In order to sustainably manage groundwater supply, GSAs must be able to track usage trends across their jurisdiction. After setting up water accounts, landowners can track their water supply, availability, monthly and annual usage, and more.

GSA administrators can monitor water usage across all parcels in their jurisdiction, and apply this data to generate reports, identify water usage trends, and optimize water allocations and water budgets.

GEARS-Ready Integration

For GSAs under probation, Watermark’s robust data capture capabilities can streamline the GEARS reporting process through efficient end-to-end data management.

Extractors located in a groundwater basin that has a probationary designation from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) must submit annual groundwater usage reports via the Groundwater Extraction Annual Reporting System (GEARS), an online tool developed by the SWRCB.

Watermark’s GEARS integration feature captures all GEARS-required information, ensuring efficient data submission compliant with the regulatory obligations of probationary GSAs.

Landowners can authorize their GSAs to report on their behalf, saving time and reducing duplicate data collection. Early integration may qualify the GSA for exemption from probation, allowing them to avoid paying reporting fees to the SWRCB.

Administrative Tools

GSA Management Made Simple

Robust Metrics

GSA Dashboard

Watermark’s GSA Dashboard supports decision makers with efficiency and ease. Manage users, parcel claims, and wells all in one simple interface. Distribute annual water allocations and maintain user accounts. Discover high-level metrics tailored for reporting your GSA progress.

Want to learn more about Watermark?

Connect with our team to explore how Watermark can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your GSA.

Why Watermark?

Proven, Trusted, Essential

Watermark is MLJ Environmental’s latest product in a suite of software solutions geared towards alleviating regulatory compliance and is the proven choice for managing groundwater effectively. Join leaders who prioritize sustainability and precision with our trusted platform.

Questions?

Additional Information

Get the insights you need to make informed decisions about using Watermark

Built on the secure AWS platform, our products leverage the most advanced security measures available. AWS’s comprehensive security infrastructure ensures data integrity and privacy, critical for the agriculture sector and water compliance in California. We offer customizable security settings, including encrypted data storage and identity management, backed by AWS’s global infrastructure for unmatched reliability and disaster recovery capabilities.

MLJ Environmental has been a key player in environmental compliance for 25 years, focusing on practical technology solutions that protect community prosperity and natural resources. Their extensive experience in water management and environmental compliance makes them a trusted partner in the industry.

For more detailed information on their projects and services, visit: www.mljenvironmental.com

Empower your GSA with Watermark

Connect with our team to explore how Watermark can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your GSA. Experience a personalized approach that ensures our platform aligns perfectly with your operational requirements.