Several irrigation districts requested a 30‑day extension of the Aqua Terra Water Bank environmental review comment period, citing need for groundwater model access to assess potential impacts. The meter installation program has reached its halfway point, distributing $1.2 million in rebates for 700 wells with 300 more in progress. MAGSA received regional recognition for advocacy work, and member received an individual advocacy award.
The board received positive updates on major infrastructure projects and grant programs while addressing emerging statewide concerns about subsidence monitoring. The water bank environmental review is nearly complete and expansion project engineering remains on schedule and budget.
Board meeting focused on legal challenges affecting all landowners, strong progress on the meter rebate program, and next steps for the water bank project. Key updates included a clean financial audit, continued federal funding, and renewed commitments to public coordination with James Irrigation District.
