Managed Aquifer Recharge Projects Nearing Completion: The district's recharge structures at Griffin, Potter, and Staberville sites are substantially complete, with concrete block weirs and rip-rap erosion protection installed. Operations are planned to begin on December 1st with approximately 0.5 cubic feet per second flow through Staberville, with monitoring equipment in place to track recharge effectiveness. The structures are designed to allow major storm flows to pass safely while encouraging groundwater infiltration during normal conditions.
Grant Funding Utilization Plan Under Weather Constraints: With $1,001,000 available in the irrigation efficiency grant component (4C), the district has allocated $470,000 to completed projects and $286,000 to projects in progress. The primary remaining project is a $196,000 pipeline installation on Bar One Ranch to replace earthen ditch conveyance, though weather conditions may prevent completion before the March 31st grant deadline. Alternative projects including additional LWA recharge work have been identified as backup options to ensure full grant fund utilization.
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