Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The district's $32.7 million capital improvement program is at 48% budget utilization midway through the fiscal year, with 39 active infrastructure projects currently underway including 15 in construction. Updated water, sewer, and recycled water master plans will follow the new Urban Water Management Plan to address future needs as the population grows from 38,000-42,000 to a projected 50,000-70,000.
The committee reviewed proposed guidelines for a new low-income customer assistance program offering eligible households $250 annually as monthly credits toward water fixed charges, with Dollar Energy Fund expected to handle administration and eligibility review. The committee discussed removal after roughly 60 days of delinquency and aims to refine details for board consideration, targeting the first application window in May–June 2026.
The committee discussed a proposed new three-year allocation period starting January 1, 2026 that would give all agricultural accounts 3.3 acre-feet per acre, with flow meter deadlines in March 2026 for groundwater-only users. A 3% annual loss on unused carryover was proposed, and the committee will recommend these policies to the board on January 14, 2026.
A contractor damaged a 24-inch water pipeline during construction on December 18th, requiring extended repairs through late December, and the agency will pursue full cost reimbursement. Recent atmospheric rivers boosted storage, with Lake Oroville rising 53 feet and adding 580,000 acre-feet. The State Water Board released a revised draft HRL plan, with public comments due February 2.
Board approved recharge water rates of $10 per acre-foot inside the district and $20 outside as deliveries begin Thursday through the Air Canal system. The district received a 10% Class 2 water allocation (18,600 acre-feet) from the Bureau of Reclamation that is planned to be moved by the end of February, depending on conditions. Growers interested in receiving recharge water must submit new signup applications to participate.
