1. Growers Must Commit to Surface Water Allocations by September 1 — Deadline to Commit and Pay The September 1 deadline for growers to commit to and pay for their surface water allocation is fast approaching. Letters went out this week showing each grower's remaining balance. Staff emphasized that Saucelito likely has the cheapest surface water in the Friant Division, yet deliveries are running well below projections — roughly 3,100 acre-feet projected for August against a planned 5,600. Growers who hold water without using it should not expect carryover; any turn-back water could be reallocated to other users rather than recharged.
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