So far the rains have been good, but regional groundwater levels are still in decline. Are you and your farm ready to weather that and the current SGMA regulations (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) unfolding in your area?
Some basics to start with:
- Do you know your designated Basin?
- Do you know your Groundwater Sustainability Fee?
- Do you know what your GSA (Groundwater Sustainability Agency) is planning?
- And Free Well Help
Find answers here:
Find Your Basin: Click on your basin below to see if you fall within GSA boundaries using GUIDE – review and update your water use information.
Find your Fee: There were recent updates to Groundwater Sustainability Fees. Your fee is based upon your parcel’s assumed groundwater use. You may need to review for accuracy.
Get your News: Your GSA is implementing their Groundwater Sustainability Plans. They include anywhere from recycled water expansion projects, increased monitoring wells, aquifer recharge planning and free programs to achieve sustainable groundwater levels – there are many ways to get there, but the goal stays the same in the need to curb use. Find news updates here and subscribe to their newsletter here to stay up to date.
General Well Permitting Information: Sonoma County has updated its well construction and application process, from groundwater monitoring, conservation mandates, public trust review and more. Webinar and more info here.
Get Help: Free Programs to Get you Started.
Your GSAs have free programs to help with groundwater use.
- April sign ups are open for the next “Level Up” well monitoring event.
- Get a free install + flowmeter through the “Flow Smart” program.
- Concerns about your well condition, repair needs, water quality? You may qualify for the Small Farmers Groundwater Technical Assistance Program – email reyna@caff.org to find out.
