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Initial CVP allocation opened at 15%; staff expects it to rise as March pumping data and conditions evolve. Reclamation announced $540M in California non-reimbursable funding under the Big Beautiful Bill (incl. $235M DMC, $200M Friant-Kern, $50M San Luis Canal, $40M Shasta planning). Board suggested staff to draft land-stewardship-linked allocation rule changes; a draft could return April or May.
Board voted 3-2 against solar at Wells 17/33/34, citing operational risk, conservation-driven runtime uncertainty, tight ITC timelines, and staff capacity. SGMA reports showed strong conditions: Indio added 137,000 AF in WY 2024-25; Mission Creek added ~4,900 AF with long-term storage averages near zero (balanced).
Water updates covered new reservoir designs and a critical AAC siphon bypass plan protecting over 100,000 acres. A director raised concerns automated gates may cut deliveries by 20%, and staff said they have not verified reductions but will check G Lateral. Power staff reported on repower/transmission work and the approved 8,000‑pole program; RICE supply chain risks noted.
Hydrology staff reported snowpack near 50% of normal with peak runoff shifting into March, prompting coordination with the Army Corps on possible flood-space encroachment to retain additional water. With Director Macedo absent, the Board adopted the updated 2025 Agricultural Water Management Plan and the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan by 4-0 votes.
District is in a solid financial position at mid-year, with $22.3M in total revenue (45% of budget) and $51.9M in reserves. Renovation of the desalination plant is actively underway, with large equipment now visible on-site and major work expected to shift from the beach to the plant by mid-April. The recycled water fund currently shows a negative balance, though 23 new connections are anticipated to improve its outlook.
