Special Enforcement

The City’s Special Enforcement team under the direction of Senior Special Enforcement Officer, Robert Bohan, is a group of trained personnel who have law enforcement capability. The team works primarily in areas involving the Clean Water Act compliance, nuisance abatement and patrol of the BLM land and water within the City Limits, including boating law and city code.

Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan for the San Jacinto River Watershed

The San Jacinto River Watershed Council (SJRWC), a grassroots, non-profit organization, has recently completed the Integrated, Regional Watershed Management Plan (IRWMP). This watershed plan focuses on water issues in the San Jacinto watershed and provides a necessary vehicle for the funding of future water projects.

The IRWMP was developed through a Prop 50, Chapter 8 Planning grant through the State of California. In addition to the plan itself, four specific analyses were also completed. Canyon Lake was a significant benefactor in this area. The four specific analyses areas are: Canyon Lake Monitoring, Oxygen Demand and Sediment Flux study with In-Lake Alternatives, Septic Management plan overview for the SJ Watershed and the gap feasibility study.

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Vector Control

vec·tor: an organism that transmits a pathogen
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

The City of Canyon Lake contracts with both Special Enforcement officers and the County of Riverside to handle environment health issues. These issues can include rat infestation, swarming bees, and pools that have been left untreated and have become stagnant. The County of Riverside sends staff to answer calls when authorized by the City staff through the agreement that is in place.

To report any of these issues call City Hall at (951) 244-2955. The city staff will help direct you to the appropriate person or department for follow up.

Special Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions