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Final EIS for post-2026 Colorado River ops affirms applicable laws (Law of the River/priority absent voluntary deals), favorable to IID/California; Record of Decision expected within weeks. Deficit irrigation peaks in ~2 weeks; first payments mid-month. 2025 on-farm program ~99% contracted; water-use underrun continues increasing.
The board approved a Prop 218 notice for Improvement District 48 rates with a public hearing set for Oct. 6, 2026. Mid-year financials showed stable revenues; Tier 2 use was down 528 acre-feet year-over-year and in-district sales rose ~1% despite a 7% rate increase. The President appointed Brad and Jacob DeBoer to a Tri-Dam PPA ad hoc committee.
The board approved a $1,397,783 drilling contract for Well 46 in the Palm Oasis area to expand water supply capacity. Year-to-date recharge deliveries reached ~112,000 acre-feet to the Whitewater Subbasin and 3,300 acre-feet to Mission Creek, with additional deliveries ongoing. Secretary-Treasurer Ortega reported from the ACWA board meeting that the Bureau of Reclamation released a Colorado River EIS.
The Forebay committee heard that the Advisory Committee found three northern project portfolios too costly, voted to drop the largest, and made no preferred-portfolio recommendation. Staff previewed GSP amendment ideas, including drought planning and land repurposing, without committing to implementation. Potential groundwater-dependent ecosystems were flagged in some years, but their causes remain undetermined. The next regular Forebay meeting is October 26.
Despite well-above-average rainfall, the Key Well measured 91.53 feet to water (~88% capacity / ~70,400 acre-feet), with outflows significantly exceeding inflows. Boardman Road multi-well case, the board voted on a modified enforcement approach and likewise directed staff to bring back revised resolutions reflecting board modifications. General Manager Julia Aranda announced she plans to transition out of her role in the coming months.
