1. State Review of 180/400 Foot Aquifer Sub-Basin Puts Local Control at Risk
Public commenters referenced a December DWR letter on the 180/400 foot aquifer sub-basin and an April 30 response date (about 90 days from this meeting), noting that DWR’s slide said "implementation of PMAs specific to the 180/400 foot aquifer sub-basin should take precedence" over other basin activities. They warned that failure to meet state standards could result in state intervention, potential fines in the range of $4–5 million annually, loss of grant funding, and possible restrictions on farming in seawater‑intruded areas that could cost $600 million to $1 billion in lost commodities and thousands of jobs.
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