The Board unanimously approved a 42-inch uncapped allocation for the 2026 irrigation season. Staff recommended this option because the district is currently releasing water well above required minimum flows—river releases are at 3,000 cubic feet per second from Don Pedro, which sits at elevation 805 (85% capacity). Because the allocation is uncapped and Lagrange flows exceed minimum requirements, 2026 is officially a Groundwater Replenishment Program (GRP) year, meaning eligible participants can access surface water in lieu of pumping groundwater.
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