Water supply was discussed as favorable despite weak snowpack: 2,962 AF carryover and a 12,000 AF Lower Tule transfer were cited as a cushion. The Board approved a resolution stating Terra Bella GSA is operating under the ETGSA GSP until consultant updates. Eastern Tule GSA wind-down, closeout billing/reimbursements, and audit prep were discussed.
The district will experience a planned power shutdown this Saturday, with backup generators maintaining operations. The water supply outlook is strong with 3,048 acre feet of current carryover (1,435 TBID, 1,613 Lower Tule) and an anticipated initial Class 1 allocation around 60 percent that could be higher depending on storms. A draft 2026 budget and water rates were approved for 45 day public review, with draft rates currently showing decreases while final rates await updated ...
The board approved paying Terra Bella’s 2.9% (~$21,676) share of Thomas Harder’s sub-basin hydrogeologic services. A severe ground squirrel infestation threatening livestock was reported, and the board agreed to jointly explore control options, including bait station permits. The district described a shift to simplified groundwater management with no transfers or complex accounting systems.
