Cuyama Basin GSA Board Meeting Recap

Top 3 Major Takeaways

1. Water Market Development Moving Forward
   The board approved development of a simple water allocation exchange program (water market) within the Central Management Area (CMA). This will allow landowners in good financial standing to trade water allocations with each other through a free-market approach, with basic administrative oversight but no board approval required for individual trades. The program is designed to help farmers like those with perennial crops who need additional water to maintain their investments.