Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—at home, on the road, or on your tractor.
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Reclamation raised CVP M&I allocation to 70% (~7,500 AF more for Valley Water); staff reported healthy groundwater. Board reviewed liabilities: retiree health (OPEB) ~61% funded ($108.9M unfunded), projected paid off by FY42; CalPERS 72.5% funded (6/30/2024), with extra contributions projected to reach full funding by FY2037-38. Board approved 2026 advisory work plans incl. AI/data center water-use research.
Cordero reported Colorado River runoff to Powell projected at 5 MAF (52% of average) and risk of Powell nearing 3,500 ft — 10 ft above minimum power pool. Staff briefed Bay-Delta risks (levees, sea level rise, climate, regs, aqueduct subsidence). Minutes were approved; item 3C moved to closed session.
A San Diego CWA–Western MWD water exchange milestone was highlighted; GM said an intrastate transfers MOU info item will come in April. Biennium budget alternatives will be presented later that day. The committee approved minutes and April agendas/schedule, added a Chavez holiday renaming item to April agendas, and discussed department-head evaluation updates returning in April for action.
Proposed SGMA fee (Tier 1 for all parcels; Tier 2 for ag acres and domestic users incl. private wells, up to $7.94/acre undistricted ag) goes to a May 18, 2026 public hearing. Winter recharge signed up 4,000+ acres and recharged ~3,600 AF in January. Staff noted WY2025 annual report figures show most indicators green.
Board ratified a cost-share agreement adding KNDLA into subbasin coordination costs, with projected annual amounts of about $23K or $37K depending on GSA size and possible additional cash calls. PMP demand-management policy work is underway; the ad hoc plans to meet after the holiday (early April). Outreach workshops may occur this summer after the annual plan is completed.
