July 2026 Board Meeting

Top 3 Key Takeaways

1. Groundwater Use Management Program Takes Effect January 2027 — Clock Is Ticking for Each Management Area

The groundwater use management program and well mitigation plan, adopted by the MID Board in January and submitted to DWR, are under state review with comments expected in August. Staff said each management area (Modesto, Oakdale, Non-District East) should now be developing action plans to meet groundwater allocation criteria ahead of the planned January 2027 implementation. The well mitigation plan application process has already begun, with initial applications received. Staff said each management area is expected to develop an action plan before January 2027 to meet the groundwater use management program criteria. The well mitigation plan application process has already begun, with initial applications received.