East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency

Amended GSP Adopted! ???????At yesterday's special board meeting, the East Kaweah GSA Board of Directors unanimously adopted the November 2024 Second Amended GSP. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-AiNb_7 ? This celebratory milestone was made possible by commitment from our board, committee members, technical consultants, and members of the public. ? A special thank you to the following stakeholder groups and representatives, agencies, organizations, and experts who made this landmark achievement possible. ?? Community Water Center, Self-Help Enterprises, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability, The Nature Conservancy, Delta View Water Association, Tulare County Resource Conservation District, Sequoia Riverlands Trust, Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, INTERA Incorporated, Montgomery & Associates, 4Creeks, Inc., Tom Harder, Keller and Wegley Engineering, California Water Coalition, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, East Kaweah GSA Advisory and Technical Advisory committees, East Kaweah GSA strategy team, and our growers and local stakeholders ??

Check it out! ?? "At least one Tulare County groundwater region is doing things right when it comes to protecting residential drinking water wells, according to two advocacy organizations." ? This SJV Water article puts Kaweah Subbasin's strong coordination and partnership with Non-Governmental Organizations on display. ? The Subbasin is committed to keeping its service to the community in tangible ways through initiatives like the Mitigation Program. Thank you Self-Help Enterprises for allowing us to partner with your existing mitigation efforts so we can get residents the financial and technical help they need for safe drinking water. ? This Mitigation Program is a critical element of maintaining local control over groundwater management, ensuring local leaders and voices of all stakeholder groups continue to be at the forefront!?Thank you Community Water Center and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability for engaging in these public outreach efforts and for your input at Advisory Committee meetings. We are grateful to link arms to serve our stakeholders. ? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gE4VyeVU

The second amended GSP is available for public review, a huge milestone proving commitment by the Kaweah Subbasin to keep local control over our groundwater supply.??? View the draft GSP here: https://lnkd.in/gVAgaFfm And read more about this huge milestone in subbasin coordination here: https://lnkd.in/gE2Yuf7q

"When it is a wet year, we take all the water we can to store it underground." Michael Hagman, East Kaweah GSA Executive Director & Lindmore Irrigation District General Manager, interviewed for Irrigation Leader Magazine's September issue. The interview tackles how current challenges constraining water supply have led to new ways of operating and adapting, including ramping up groundwater recharge operations. Check out the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gG87S_zH #SGMA #groundwater #watersupply #CVP #FriantWater

EXTRA! EXTRA! ?? Read about how East Kaweah GSA's groundwater recharge project efforts were recognized in this news article from SJV Water: https://lnkd.in/gv66P9dV ? “We are working diligently to maintain local control and accomplish sustainability for our neighbors, friends and communities,” said Chris Hunter.

?? Allocation Invoice Timeline Update ?? East Kaweah GSA staff are finalizing invoices for Allocation Year 2023, and landowners can expect to receive their physical invoices in the mail soon. Please note that due to delays, the Credit Manager will now be available starting Wednesday, August 7, instead of August 1 as previously announced. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/gQXYNPgN

Support Self-Help Enterprises at their Summer Night Lights event this coming Wednesday, 8/7, at the Sequoia Commons Apartments in Visalia! ? Get involved by volunteering to assist at the event, or volunteer ahead of time to organize emergency supplies for attendees. Your support will help SHE make a difference in our community! To sign up as a volunteer for the Summer Night Lights event, email?[email protected]?or call 559-802-1636. Donations are also welcome to support emergency supply giveaways, food, and games for kids in attendance. To donate, visit?https://lnkd.in/gsfKYXRd. View the flyer below for additional information and other volunteer opportunities. ?

??Find Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) in the community this month to learn about assistance for domestic well users! As a partner in our Well Mitigation Program, SHE provides funding and services for domestic wells impacted by declining groundwater levels. Attend SHE's August events to discover the support available. Find event details in SHE's August outreach calendar below! ? To learn more about SHE, visit https://lnkd.in/dGQZ6e92

Growers can get a FREE evaluation of their irrigation system! How? Partnering with the California Department of Water Resources, Cal Poly Irrigation Training and Research Center offers a comprehensive assessment of drip/micro irrigation systems. This free summer program allows growers to receive recommendations for system improvements while supporting hands-on learning for students. Read the flyer to learn more. Benefits for Participating Growers:? ?? Evaluate System Quality: Obtain a detailed analysis of your irrigation system's Distribution Uniformity (DU).? ?? Identify Issues: Understand the root causes of any non-uniformity in your system.? ? Receive Expert Advice: Consider recommendations to enhance system performance.?

?? Our latest Stakeholder Engagement Report is out! Discover how East Kaweah GSA engaged with its stakeholders during the first half of the year. At a glance: ? Hosted 250 people at State of the Subbasin event ?? Announced adoption of the Well Mitigation Program ?? Launched a new project webpage East Kaweah GSA continues to engage stakeholders through transparent and timely outreach. Informed and active stakeholders are pivotal to the success of local groundwater management in the Kaweah Subbasin – thank you for engaging with us! Read the report below: