Catch up on the latest GSA board meeting recaps anytime—on the road, on your tractor, or at home.
The board decreased the 2026 tiered groundwater allocation to 0.75 acre-feet per acre from 1.00 acre-feet last year and approved several infrastructure projects while implementing new well registration requirements. New state subsidence management guidelines may impact future operations but the agency believes it's already in compliance with most requirements.
The board approved a simplified land fallowing program at $400 per acre while addressing significant payment collection challenges, with only half of water users paying their doubled rates. Final 2025 water allocations were confirmed with slight reductions due to lower precipitation across the region.
The board received positive updates on major infrastructure projects and grant programs while addressing emerging statewide concerns about subsidence monitoring. The water bank environmental review is nearly complete and expansion project engineering remains on schedule and budget.
The board approved a 10% agricultural water rate increase for 2026 to address rising operational costs that have outpaced previous modest rate adjustments. Despite cost pressures, the district maintains strong financial stability through Tri-Dam revenue and continues infrastructure improvements including well replacement and solar installations.
The White Wolf GSA faces upcoming financial pressures requiring member contributions while monitoring continued land subsidence along the California Aqueduct. Groundwater levels remain stable and new monitoring wells are being installed on schedule.
