Water storage conditions look favorable for 2026 operations with Shasta Reservoir at strong levels and only one historical critical year following similar conditions. The board approved major infrastructure investments including the Los Banos Creek Reservoir project with $1.5 million in funding and potential federal cost-sharing increases for Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir. Additionally, $627,000 in community infrastructure grants were awarded to six local projects covering digitization, city...
The board approved a $310,000 budget for 2026 and adopted a comprehensive domestic well mitigation policy that protects existing wells with up to $30,000 per well coverage and a $300,000 escrow fund. A new Joint Powers Authority structure was established to replace the current coordination committee, providing more formal governance while maintaining unanimous voting requirements for major decisions.
