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Reclamation increased the CVP South-of-Delta ag allocation to 25% (up from 20%), while the SWP allocation was 45%. Supplemental water is estimated at 70,000–85,000 AF at $775–$800/AF, with the next allocation expected in July. Staff is refining a copper-based golden mussel treatment approach; an alternatives analysis is expected in June.
The groundwater replenishment assessment rate is proposed to increase to $255/acre-foot for FY 2026-27, with staff recommending a public hearing on June 16, 2026 as the anticipated date to set rates. The State Water Project Table A allocation jumped from 30% to 45% despite below-average snowpack, boosting recharge supply availability. The groundwater basin continues to improve, with 264,000 acre-feet of artificial recharge producing a net 156,000 acre-foot increase in storage last year.
Staff discussed ongoing talks about a Southern California water agency's interest in acquiring the Potter Valley hydroelectric project; staff said it is unlikely to succeed given FERC and tribal regulatory barriers. Long-term water supply planning centers on a new pumping station and raising/modernizing Coyote Dam to create expanded storage, though the timeline may span ~13 years. Staff also flagged a ~500,000-gallon metering anomaly and plans to replace well meter components to test a fix.
Ratepayers raised objections over the proposed ID8 divestiture/consolidation, alleging development-driven motives and possible rate increases. Staff presented the AB 2561 workforce vacancies/recruitment report, and the board approved a $1.38M biosolids hauling contract, adopted Resolution 2026-04. Infrastructure theft escalates across the district.
The board approved a SGMA regulatory fee with a two-tier structure targeting $1.6M annually, effective FY 2027. Dry land farmers and grazing land operators objected, and the board committed to reviewing potential fee adjustments before FY 2028 fees are set. The board also approved the FY 2026-27 budget (estimated ~$2.001M in expenses).
