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The board approved a 2026 budget update based on a 45% SWP allocation, projecting a ~$50.4M budgeted loss offset by beginning cash and planned financing. It approved an Amarok electric guard fence pilot for 10 sites (~$115K/yr plus ~$70K repairs). The board reduced DCP interim funding participation from 20% to 7.5%, citing insufficient project details to justify higher commitment.
Golden mussel treatment is underway with promising early results; staff estimate ~$300K more through year-end. Allocation is 1.0 AF/acre; staff expect ~1.1 once finalized. Board approved shift to water-year billing/ET limits with 2.58 AF/acre for Jan–Sep 2026 transition.
2026 SWP allocation held at 45%; audit review noted 2025 deliveries ~137,497 AF vs 137,588 AF (2024) and lower supplemental sales reduced revenue by ~$10M. Golden mussel treatment showed 100% kill-bag results; county reimbursement likely excludes private costs. Solar net savings were $2.2M but $8.7M demand charges drove a $12.9M bill.
Well registration is now mandatory, with staff available to assist growers on-site during an outreach push expected this fall. The board approved a new Dedicated Recharge Basin Policy with embankment and verification requirements; staff said earlier applicants do not need to reapply and remain under review. Predictive modeling to inform a steady-state allocation for water year 2028 was cited as a top priority.
EKI presented proposed subsidence SMCs using observed subsidence (0.5 ft near critical infrastructure; 1 ft elsewhere, relative to Jan 2022) rather than groundwater level proxies. EKI also outlined an approach to request time through 2030 for depletion-based ISW criteria, subject to funding. DWR engagement remains positive, with spring 2026 water levels showing continued improvement.
