Groundwater sustainability moves from planning to implementation
“The recent completion of groundwater sustainability plans for California’s most over-pumped basins was a major step toward bringing basins into long-term balance, as mandated by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). As these plans move through the state approval process, the next stage is implementation. We talked to Trevor Joseph—the first SGMA employee at the Department of Water Resources (DWR), and now a member of a groundwater sustainability agency in the Sacramento Valley—about next steps and possible pitfalls. PPIC: You’ve been involved with SGMA since its inception. What has surprised you the most about how it has unfolded? TREVOR JOSEPH: I’m pleasantly surprised that SGMA has gone relatively well to date. … ” Read more from the PPIC here: Groundwater sustainability moves from planning to implementation
Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency proposes groundwater extraction fee
“The Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency has proposed a groundwater extraction fee to be charged to property owners within its district. The ETGSA board approved providing its water rate study for public review at its meeting on August 6. The proposed fee is included in that water rate study. A public hearing videoconference on the proposed fee will be held at 2 p.m. October 1. … ” Read more from the Porterville Recorder here: Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency proposes groundwater extraction fee
This Madera County community is running out of water — and the only well might fail
“Residents of Fairmead, California worry they are on the brink of losing water service, as the town’s only community well shows signs it may fail before a new one can be built. After years of planning, the Madera County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an engineering contract to design and manage upgrades to the system, including a new well to serve more than 500 people connected to the community water system. Construction won’t likely begin until 2021. Norma Bustillos, a longtime Fairmead resident, worries that will be too late. … ” Read more from the Fresno Bee here: This Madera County community is running out of water — and the only well might fail
Paso Robles: SLO County and USGS ask landowners for help to study Adelaida groundwater
“San Luis Obispo County and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are set to study the groundwater conditions in the Adelaida region of North County for the first time—and they’re asking local landowners for help. The two agencies inked a partnership last year to undergo the study, which will collect and analyze data on the water supply, land uses, and groundwater flow over the mostly rural region west of Highway 101—north to Lake Nacimiento and south to Atascadero. … ” Read more from New Times SLO here: SLO County and USGS ask landowners for help to study Adelaida groundwater
Ridgecrest: Replenishment fee, ag buyouts on the agenda for Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority
“The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority’s basin replenishment fee public hearing at 10 a.m. Friday, August 21 at City Hall will be a virtual meeting, with the public unable to attend in person. The meeting will be live streamed on the city of Ridgecrest Youtube channel. The public hearing will technically be part two of the regular IWVGA open session virtual meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, August 20. … ” Read more from the Ridgecrest Independent here: Replenishment fee, ag buyouts on the agenda for Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority
Ridgecrest: Groundwater in the Indian Wells Valley: Replenishment fee — here are the FAQ
“In our continuing series on groundwater in the Indian Wells Valley, here are some frequently asked questions about the upcoming Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority basin replenishment fee public hearing. … ” Read more from the Ridgecrest Independent here: Ridgecrest: Groundwater in the Indian Wells Valley: Replenishment fee — here are the FAQ
SEE ALSO: Letter to the Editor August 15 2020: Voting no on fee causes more problems than it solves
Ridgecrest: ‘Save Searles’ aims to save mineral plant from 7000 percent water fee hike
“‘The “Save Searles” campaign was launched Tuesday, just three days before the IWV Groundwater Authority’s virtual public hearing intended to either approve or shoot down the controversial new replenishment fee. The replenishment fee would increase water costs for Searles Valley Minerals by nearly $6 million a year, “pushing the company and the local community towards extinction,” according to the campaign’s announcement. … ” Read more from the Ridgecrest Independent here: Ridgecrest: ‘Save Searles’ aims to save mineral plant from 7000 percent water fee hike
Carpenteria Valley Water District seeks drought proof supply
“Although 2020 has presented many challenges, Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD) staff are working hard to keep making progress on many important matters while social distancing. The development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) has begun and will help to ensure that we can manage the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin (CGB) sustainably, which is an important shared resource for the Carpinteria Valley. … ” Read more from the Coast News here: Carpenteria Valley Water District seeks drought proof supply