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The board discussed developing demand management programs and agreeing on GSA allocation responsibilities by December 31, 2026, consistent with the 2024 GSP update and its 90,000 acre-foot overdraft estimate. Executive Director Julia Berry recommended hiring a consultant to create a standardized accounting method to track each GSA's groundwater impact, building on work already underway by four irrigation districts. Stockton East projects a 43,000–75,000 acre-foot potential deficit by ...
The Board approved up to $2 million for golden mussel treatment, which could add roughly $30 per acre in O&M charges if fully used. The State Water Project allocation increased to 30%, though DWR's 99% exceedance study showed it could be as low as 13%. A $120,000 sole-source contract was approved to replace the district's aging water database system.
The basin remains sustainable with groundwater levels above minimum thresholds in 91% of wells and extractions well below sustainable yield. The Harvest Water Project is on track to provide up to 50,000 acre-feet annually of recycled water starting in 2027. The board discussed Sloughhouse RCD's withdrawal as a GSA and signaled support for SCGA eventually assuming management of the affected area through boundary adjustments.
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 district conducted significant winter recharge operations, bringing in roughly 16,000 acre-feet of Class 2 water before releases stopped, and discussed a possible 40% Class 1 allocation based on early snow data. Local landowners signaled plans to present an alternative bypass-based recharge concept that they believe could be more cost-effective than permanent recharge basins.
