A comprehensive demand management framework with 10 potential water use measures is nearing board approval, establishing a 5-stage implementation system based on groundwater conditions to ensure regulatory compliance. The framework would activate different conservation measures depending on aquifer health, with the 180/400 subbasin currently qualifying for Stage 2 intervention due to observed undesirable groundwater results. Advisory committee appointments were also finalized for ongoing...
The agency is accelerating into "ludicrous speed" with 15 critical decisions required in 2025-2026, including major project selections for addressing seawater intrusion and groundwater overdraft by fall 2025. A water efficiency program targeting rural residents showed limited reach with only 144 survey responses despite extensive social media outreach. Key feasibility studies for brackish groundwater restoration, demand management frameworks, and canal alternatives are all scheduled to...
