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The district unveiled its largest capital budget in recent history at $150+ million for 2026, featuring a $32 million smart meter replacement program and major water infrastructure modernization including canal automation and a new regulating reservoir. Staff reported August electricity demand came in 6.5% below budget due to unusually mild summer temperatures, impacting revenue projections. Key infrastructure projects include ongoing power generation improvements and evaluation of costly...
At its September 26 special meeting, the Forebay Committee kept October 27 on its calendar, approved proposed 2026 joint meeting dates, and nominated Alan Panziera to the Advisory Committee. Upper Valley lacked a quorum and took no action. Staff outlined a draft demand management framework that would not itself activate measures. Cost allocation, funding, and the framework’s relationship to the SMC TAC remain open questions.
The board unanimously approved a drought pool pilot program allowing contractors to contribute 12,500 to 25,000 acre feet annually to reduce water call risks during dry periods. Water supply conditions remain strong with 100% Class 1 allocations maintained and healthy reservoir storage levels, while 80,000 acre feet of restoration flows were successfully sold to contractors. The City of Lindsay was approved as a new general member, expanding local government participation in regional water...
ERA Economics and staff previewed key components of a draft demand management framework: 10 proposed measures and five groundwater-condition stages. Staff plans an informational board review in October and to seek approval in November. The framework does not activate restrictions; Langley’s water efficiency pilot is already operating. Implementation and enforcement details remain to be developed. The committee appointed Ryan Kelly to the Advisory Committee.
The groundwater management board collected $2.3 million from landowner fee deposits while processing over 100 help desk requests and 15 reclassification applications. The board unanimously denied the first landowner appeal for payment waivers due to lack of existing waiver policies, prompting discomfort and calls for policy alternatives. Comprehensive incentive payment procedures were approved for agricultural land repurposing and fallowing programs, with payments ranging from $730 per acre..
