2026 Budget Approved at $9.97 Million: The board approved the 2026 annual budget totaling just under $10 million, with major expenses including $3 million for well mitigation, $2 million for water purchases, and $1.5 million for the land fallowing program. This budget reflects the GSA's commitment to addressing dry wells and purchasing water to help reach sustainability goals.
State Water Board Recommending Return to DWR: Staff reported that the State Water Board is recommending on December 2nd that the Greater Kaweah GSA be passed back to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) based on their review of the subbasin's groundwater sustainability plans. This represents positive progress in the GSA's regulatory standing, though DWR may take up to two years to complete their review.
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