Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The Committee approved expanding Pumping Reduction Plan Dashboard access so all GSAs can view basin-wide data across zones for better coordination. The Bureau of Reclamation will end its twice-yearly subsidence monitoring program, and the technical ad hoc committee will explore alternative monitoring options. A $407,482 budget was approved for Northern Delta-Mendota GSAs with an initial $203,741 cash call.
The State Water Project allocation increased from 10% to 30% (approximately 570,000 acre-feet), though it remains subject to change based on hydrologic conditions. The Upper Colorado River Basin is tracking toward its driest year on record with snowpack at only 58% of median, complicating negotiations. Basin states face a February 14, 2026 deadline to reach consensus on post-2026 Colorado River operations, with major disagreements over how reductions should be shared.
The Board approved a settlement agreement in a canal litigation matter in closed session. Strong groundwater extraction fee collections were reported at 96.5%, though transitional water fees showed lower collection rates at 77.8%. A revised tentative budget for the remainder of fiscal year 2025-2026 was approved to meet current operational needs.
The Basin Safe data migration is delayed due to complications converting water types and field identifiers, temporarily preventing growers from viewing groundwater pumping history. The draft water budget shows the district averaging a net increase of 6,400 acre-feet per year when only in-GSA recharge and pumping are compared, while including subsurface flows shows an average storage decline of 2,200 acre-feet per year. Staff will meet with State Water Board members in February to discuss ...
The Board advanced Phase 1 of the DMC Subsidence Correction Project, authorizing $200,000 for pre-construction services with Kiewit and a $4.1 million advanced funding agreement with Westlands Water District. Water Year 2026 OM&R rates were approved for 25% and 50% allocation scenarios, with collections starting at the 25% rate. Jones Pumping Plant exports are currently around 1,900 CFS to help meet February X2 requirements.
