Groundwater Sustainability Concepts and Myths

Learn what the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is and ...

SGMA Overview. From the DACTI Virutal Summit.

Have you ever wondered how rivers flow in September when the snow has melted and no rain has fallen for months? Or what sustains a desert oasis, or that relaxing hot spring? The answer to these questions is: groundwater – the water stored in the aquifers under the Earth’s surface. Groundwater is a critical source of California’s water supply, providing 40% in most years, and up to 60% in periods of drought.