1. Groundwater Allocation Policy Is Being Revised — Implementation Stayed for Now The board voted to stay (pause) implementation of the previously adopted groundwater allocation policy. Key clarifications being incorporated: non-agricultural users will register their water use rather than receive acre-based allocations; unused water cannot be carried over year to year; public agencies like sanitation districts may reserve groundwater but lose any unused portion at year's end; and the board discussed clarifying that public-agency inclusion is not intended to apply to out-of-county entities. The GSA's attorney will draft a revised policy reflecting these changes for adoption at a future meeting. Growers who previously submitted comment letters on the policy should direct any additional comments to Stacy.
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