Legal Counsel Options with Consoris Conway: The GSA discussed options for legal representation following attorney Alex's move from Klein DeNatale Goldner to Consoris Conway, including potentially continuing with Alex at the new firm. The board discussed this potential transition, which would maintain the same legal rates while expanding the water law team beyond the prior two-attorney setup, potentially improving response times and service quality. Alex proposed continuing as primary counsel with support from specialists in water quality, litigation, and general water district matters, and the board discussed this option.
Groundwater Sustainability Plans Under DWR Review: All three Kaweah Sub-basin GSPs have been uploaded to the Department of Water Resources SGMA portal, initiating a 75-day public comment period ending March 30th. This marks a significant shift from State Water Resources Control Board oversight back to standard DWR review, which is expected to take approximately two years and will follow a less intensive review process with periodic check-ins rather than regular deep-dive meetings.
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