Board officially retired all Tier 1 transitional water allocations of 45,311 AF as part of its transition out of Eastern Tule GSA’s Tier 1 program, while honoring a small remaining amount (roughly 200+ acre-feet) of prepaid allocations. A new logo was adopted to create a distinct visual identity for the GSA. Northwest Pipeline project is moving forward with the Grant Line turnout scheduled to shut down for installation, followed by additional work expected through end of January.
The board voted to eliminate all remaining Tier 1 water allocations by November 2025 and established a $500 per acre-foot penalty for groundwater overdraft, the maximum allowed under state law. Growers can still purchase available recharge water to avoid penalties, with the district continuing to offer water that hasn't sold out in recent years at current rates around $126 per acre-foot.
