Top 3 Key Takeaways

1. Two-Year Water Conservation Program Cycle Approved The Board adopted a revised policy (BL-12) establishing a two-year budget cycle for water conservation programs, moving away from annual approvals. This change allows farmers to better plan their operations and budget with greater certainty, as conservation program funding and implementation will now be determined biennially concurrent with the district's budget process. Enhanced stakeholder outreach will occur before programs are finalized, providing growers more opportunity for input through organizations like the Farm Bureau and agricultural roundtables.