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Informing and Engaging Stakeholders in the Kings and Tulare Lake Subbasins
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This and upcoming editions of the Kings River Region SGMA Updates will focus on the status of Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) in the Kings and Tulare Lake Subbasins.
All seven draft Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the Kings Subbasin are available for public review and comment.
The Tulare Lake Subbasin draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan is available for public review and comment.
The GSP is the document outlining how the Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) will reach sustainability by 2040. Developing a GSP is required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The GSP includes a physical description of the GSA's management area including groundwater conditions, a water budget, groundwater management criteria and objectives, a monitoring program, and projects to help reach sustainability. GSPs must be adopted by the GSAs and submitted to the
CA Department of Water Resources
by January 31, 2020.
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KINGS SUBBASIN GSP STATUS
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The seven Kings Subbasin GSAs are developing their own Groundwater Sustainability Plans and will enter into a formal coordination agreement to achieve subbasin sustainability.
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Kings Subbasin GSP Schedule
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Recent outreach activities engage MAGSA stakeholders in Groundwater Sustainability Plan review
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A workshop held in Kerman followed by an online webinar brought both seasoned and newly engaged stakeholders to the table, as MAGSA's technical consultants explained the ins and outs of groundwater conditions and the plan to meet SGMA-mandated sustainability by 2040.
An "office hours" chat offered both online and at MAGSA's office presented another opportunity to connect with MAGSA's General Manager and technical staff.
To view workshop presentation slides, webinar video recordings, and supporting handouts, visit MAGSA's
GSP Portal.
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MAGSA Board will consider Groundwater Sustainability Plan adoption at October 16 Public Hearing
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The MAGSA Board has set a Public Hearing for October 16, 2019 at 2:10 pm to consider adoption of the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The Public Hearing will take place at the Kerman Community Center, 15101 W Kearney Blvd., Kerman, CA 93630.
MAGSA's official GSP comment period will conclude at the Public Hearing on October 16, 2019. The agency will continue to accept comments and input on an ongoing basis.
To download the GSP and for information on how to comment, visit MAGSA's GSP page:
mcmullinarea.org/gspcomment
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Workshop series invited stakeholders to engage with the plan to reach sustainability
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The North Fork Kings GSA held four outreach events in August and September in an effort to engage stakeholders on its draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). The workshop series kicked off in Riverdale with community residents from Laton, Lanare, and Riverdale followed by a landowner workshop, online webinar, and a September "office hours" chat with the technical experts.
Workshop attendees heard information on the North Fork Kings GSA current and historical groundwater conditions, the sustainable management criteria, and potential projects and management actions.
To access presentation slides, video recordings, and other handout materials, visit the North Fork Kings GSA
GSP Portal
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Public Hearing scheduled for October 23 in Riverdale
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The North Fork Kings GSA Board has set a Public Hearing for Wednesday, October 23 at 5:30 pm to present the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and receive comments. The Public Hearing will take place at the Riverdale Education center, 3160 W Mt. Whitney Ave., Riverdale, CA 93656.
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North Fork Kings GSA's written GSP comment period will conclude on October 21, 2019.
To download the GSP and for information on how to comment, visit North Fork Kings GSA's GSP page:
northforkkings.org/gspcomment
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Final public workshop to review draft GSP
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The James GSA will hold its final of three public workshops on October 10 to discuss the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
Upcoming GSP Workshop:
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm
James ID: 8749 Ninth Street, San Joaquin, CA 93660
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The draft GSP public comment period will conclude November 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm. A Public Hearing to consider adoption of the GSP is scheduled for December 12, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the James Irrigation District Office: 8749 Ninth Street, San Joaquin, CA 93660.
To download the GSP and for information on how to comment, visit James GSA's GSP webpage:
http://jamesgsa.org/gsp/
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GSP comments accepted through October 18
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The North Kings GSA conducted three workshops in September to provide domestic well operators an overview of the GSP and assist participants in their development of written comments on the document. To access workshop materials, visit the North Kings GSA outreach webpage:
here
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Written comments on the North Kings GSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan draft can be submitted through October 18 via email, an online form, by mail, or with a comment card. For more information, visit the North Kings GSA website:
here
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Verbal comments can be provided during upcoming North Kings GSA board meetings and at the November 21, 2019 public hearing.
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Kings River East will hold two Groundwater Sustainability Plan workshops during public review period
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Members of the public are welcome to attend an upcoming workshop to learn about the Kings River East GSA draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). Information presented at the workshops will be identical; stakeholders may choose one to fit their schedule.
Upcoming GSP Workshops:
Monday, October 28, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Spanish translation will be provided.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Spanish translation will be provided.
The Kings River East GSA Board approved to release the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for public review and comment at its September 19th meeting in Dinuba. Written comments will be accepted through November 14, 2019. Verbal comments will be accepted through the Public Hearing scheduled to take place December 19, 2019 at Dinuba City Hall.
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The written public comment period will conclude November 14, 2019.
To download the GSP and for information on how to comment, visit
https://kingsrivereast.org/gsp/
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Upcoming public meetings to discuss draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan
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The Central Kings GSA released its draft GSP for public review on August 26th. The agency will hold two public meetings in October to discuss the GSP.
Upcoming GSP Public Meetings:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Verbal comments are welcome at the public meetings. Written comments can also be submitted until October 29, 2019 via email to
info@ckgsa.org
or by US Mail to
CKGSA, c/o Phil Desatoff, 2255 Chandler St. - PO Box 209, Selma, CA 93662
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Groundwater Community Presentations in October will review the draft GSP
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In the midst of a 90-day GSP public review period the South Kings GSA is hosting community presentations; two are scheduled to take place this month.
Upcoming Groundwater Presentations:
Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Presentation discussion topics include:
- What is the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)?
- Overview of the South Kings GSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
- groundwater usage and how SGMA will affect you
- how you can provide comments on the South Kings GSA's GSP
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The comment period will conclude with the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the City of Sanger's City Hall, 1700 7th Street, Sanger, CA.
To download the GSP and for information on how to comment, visit the South Kings website:
southkingsgsa.org
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TULARE LAKE SUBBASIN GSP STATUS
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Groundwater Sustainability Plan draft released for public review
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The Tulare Lake Subbasin five GSAs, South Fork Kings, Mid-Kings, El Rico, Southwest Kings, and Tri-County Water Authority developed one Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the entire Subbasin.
The Tulare Lake Subbasin draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan is now available for public review and comment.
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Tulare Lake Subbasin GSAs will host two public meetings on Groundwater Sustainability Plan
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Two Tulare Lake Subbasin-wide Public Outreach Meetings are scheduled to take place this month.
Meeting 1
Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Meeting 2
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
If you live and/or have a business within one of the five Tulare Lake Subbasin's Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) will affect the way your groundwater is managed.
Meeting topics include:
- What is the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)?
- Overview of the Tulare Lake Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
- Groundwater usage and how SGMA implementation will affect you
- How you can provide comments on the Tulare Lake Subbasin GSP
- Questions/Answers with your Groundwater Sustainability Agency representative
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Small farms SGMA workshop engages and educates stakeholders in the Kings Subbasin
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A workshop held in Fresno on September 17th invited growers to discuss how the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act may affect small-scale farmers. The workshop featured panels and presentations on topics ranging from on-farm recharge application to land trusts.
Groundwater Sustainability Agency managers from the Kings River East, North Kings, and Central Kings GSAs presented and answered questions regarding SGMA implementation and their respective Groundwater Sustainability Plans.
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Kings River Region SGMA Updates is produced by KRCD's External Affairs staff.
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