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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.
Six GSPs in the Kings Subbasin are 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.
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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 alignment toward sustainability.
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Kings Subbasin GSP Schedule
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MAGSA will host September "Office Hours" chat at Kerman office and online
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MAGSA will host an "Office Hours" chat on September 18, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The chat will take place in-person and online, and will serve as an opportunity for the public to ask specific and in-depth questions about the agency's Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
MAGSA's technical consultants and General Manager will be available during the two hour time fram
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The event serves as a follow-up to MAGSA's GSP Workshop and Webinar held in August.
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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. For information on how to comment, visit MAGSA's GSP page:
mcmullinarea.org/gspcomment
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North Fork Kings GSA will host "Office Hours" chat in Riverdale and online
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The North Fork Kings GSA will host an "Office Hours" chat on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate either in person or online. The Groundwater Sustainability Plan authors and the agency's administrator will be available to answer questions during the two hour window.
The event serves as a follow-up to two GSP Workshops and a Webinar held in August.
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North Fork Kings GSA's GSP comment period will conclude on October 21, 2019. For information on how to comment, visit NFKGSA's GSP page:
northforkkings.org/gspcomment
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James GSA will hold 3 public workshops to review draft GSP
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The James GSA will hold three public workshops to discuss the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), released for public review on September 5, 2019.
All workshops will be held at the James Irrigation District Office: 8749 Ninth Street, San Joaquin, CA 93660.
Upcoming GSP Workshops:
Workshop 1: Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm
Workshop 2: Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 10:00 am
Workshop 3: Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 3:00 pm
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The 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.
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North Kings will hold 3 public workshops for private small/domestic well owners
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The North Kings GSA will hold three public workshops to discuss the draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), released for public review on August 16, 2019. The meetings are intended for owners of private small/domestic wells throughout the GSA's service area.
Workshop details:
Workshop 1: Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Workshop 2: Monday, September 16, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Workshop 3: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 pm
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Groundwater Sustainability Plan released for public review
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The South Kings GSA released its draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan for public review and comment on September 3, 2019. 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.
For further details on how to comment, visit the South Kings website:
southkingsgsa.org
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TULARE LAKE SUBBASIN GSP STATUS
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The Tulare Lake Subbasin five GSAs, South Fork Kings, Mid-Kings, El Rico, Southwest Kings, and Tri-County Water Authority, are developing one Groundwater Sustainability Plan together for the entire Subbasin. It is anticipated the GSP will be completed in October.
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Community residents and GSA leaders gather in Dinuba for second Kings Subbasin groundwater discussion
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A community discussion on local Groundwater Sustainability Plan development highlighted the region's shared priority: reach groundwater sustainability through projects that supplement supply, including groundwater recharge.
Leaders representing six Kings Subbasin GSAs participated in a panel discussion. The dialogue highlighted diverse groundwater conditions found in each GSA's specific service area. The workshop successfully engaged community stakeholders on management tools and projects that may be implemented in the next 5 years.
Panelists included:
- Gary Serrato, Executive Officer, North Kings GSA
- Matt Hurley, General Manager, McMullin Area GSA
- Steven Stadler, Administrator, James GSA
- Mark McKean, Board Chair, North Fork Kings GSA
- Chad Wegley, Administrator, Kings River East GSA
- Josh Rogers, Technical Advisory Committee Chair, South Kings GSA
- Ronald (Ronnie) Samuelian, Kings Subbasin Coordinator and Principal Engineer, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group.
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Kings River Region SGMA Updates is produced by KRCD's External Affairs staff.
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