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Skip to contentGroundwater ExchangeSharing ideas and resources for successful implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.MenuMain pageCalendarNewsSubscribe to NewsletterSubmit Your ContentAboutContact2021 Reports NEW REPORT: Landmark CA Groundwater policy neglects small, underrepresented farmersBy Maven/June 1, 2022From the Community Alliance of Family Farmers: The most consequential groundwater policy in California history has so far failed to...Read More State funding to retire valley farmland could more than double under Gov. Newsom’s proposed budgetBy Maven/June 1, 2022From SJV Water: A state program aimed at retiring and repurposing farmland could get $60 million – more than doubling...Read More Media article Stanford study finds subsidence likely to continue even if groundwater stops decliningBy Maven/June 1, 2022From Stanford News: The floor of California’s arid Central Valley is sinking as groundwater pumping for agriculture and drinking water...Read More Calendar events Upcoming webinar: Office Hours: How to read a GSPBy Maven/June 1, 2022June 16, 12:00-1:30pm Did you know, in the San Joaquin Valley, there are 128 Groundwater Sustainability Plans? Are you wondering:...Read More Maven's Notebook SGMA IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE: With the deadline looming for the GSPs deemed incomplete, the State Water Board prepares for possible interventionBy Maven/June 1, 2022From Maven's Notebook: In January of 2022, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released their assessments of the groundwater sustainability...Read More Water Commission’s white paper on groundwater trading programs emphasizes safeguards for vulnerable water usersBy Maven/June 1, 2022From the California Water Commission: The California Water Commission today approved a white paper that contains its findings and the...Read More SGMA implementation in the San Joaquin Valley: Farmers’ perspectiveBy Maven/June 1, 2022From Maven's Notebook: The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, was passed in 2014 during a period of critically dry...Read More SGMA in the News SGMA in the newsBy Maven/June 1, 2022Going rogue? Groundwater agency says protecting all domestic wells is “unreasonable” “A San Joaquin Valley  groundwater agency may be “going...Read More GW BasicsLearn more about groundwater, SGMA, what it means, and who it covers. Learn MorePractitioner ResourcesResources for Groundwater Sustainability Plan development. Learn MorePublic InvolvementGuidance for engaging in local groundwater management. Learn MoreDirectory of Data and ToolsOnline mapping tools and data sources. Learn More Site MapState Agency and USGS ResourcesLegislation and RegulationsTechnical Assistance ProvidersFAQs & Fact SheetsVideo GalleryGlossary / Acronyms Upcoming Events[ai1ec] State Agency and USGS ResourcesLegislation and RegulationsTechnical Assistance ProvidersFAQs & Fact SheetsVideo GalleryGlossary / Acronyms Undesirable Results Increase Supply Reduce demand GSP Development Other Topics Basin PagesClick here to discover models, publications, and information organized by basin or subbasin. SGMA Articles from Maven’s Notebook Notebook SGMA Implementation Posts Notebook SGMA Implementation PostsSGMA IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE: With the deadline looming for the GSPs deemed incomplete, the State Water Board prepares for possible intervention In January of 2022, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) released their assessments of the groundwater sustainability plans for the critically overdrafted groundwater basins, approving eight of them and determining twelve to be incomplete.  Those basins have until July 31, 2022 to correct the deficiencies and resubmit their plans to DWR or face possible intervention by the State Water Resources Control Board. At the May 10 meeting of the State Water Board, James Nachbaur and Anthony Wohletz from the […]SGMA Implementation – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK | Water newsMay 17 2022URBAN WATER INSTITUTE: SGMA implementation in the San Joaquin Valley: Farmers’ perspectiveThe Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, was passed in 2014 during a period of critically dry years; the legislation was intended to stop the adverse impacts occurring due to the severe overpumping of groundwater basins.  SGMA required groundwater basins to form a local groundwater sustainability agency and develop a groundwater sustainability plan to achieve sustainability in their groundwater basins within 20 years.  Eight years into implementation, all GSAs have submitted the first groundwater sustainability plans and are beginning to […]SGMA Implementation – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK | Water newsMay 12 2022ANNOUNCEMENT: New Drought-Related Features Added to Domestic and Irrigation Well Dashboards on California’s Groundwater LiveFrom the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (DWR, Department) has added two new drought-related features to the Domestic Well and Irrigation Well Dashboards within California’s Groundwater Live. The first new feature is a series of new interactive well density layers that summarize the number of domestic and irrigation well completion reports (WCRs) received by the Department. These layers allow users to view the density of wells installed over four distinct time periods: Since 1977, Last 5-Years, […]SGMA Implementation – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK | Water newsApr 14 2022Office Hours: Proactive groundwater management strategies with Maurice HallMaurice Hall leads EDF’s Water Program, focusing on developing collaborative water management approaches to meet ecosystem needs alongside the needs of farms and cities. Accurate accounting of groundwater use is critical for effective management. EDF has co-developed an online water accounting platform, which is now being expanded through a partnership with the state, and OpenET, an online platform that makes satellite-based data on water consumed by crops widely accessible. Listen in as we discuss OpenET, groundwater accounting and proactive water […]SGMA Implementation – MAVEN'S NOTEBOOK | Water newsApr 06 2022 Follow us on TwitterMavenFollowMaven@GroundwaterExch·2 JunGroundwater in the news: #cawater #groundwater NEW REPORT: Landmark CA Groundwater policy neglects small, underre... https://bit.ly/3NdOM7oReply on Twitter 1532274815427649537Retweet on Twitter 1532274815427649537Like on Twitter 15322748154276495372Twitter 1532274815427649537Maven@GroundwaterExch·2 JunGroundwater in the news: #cawater #groundwater State funding to retire valley farmland could more than double und... https://bit.ly/3mpcWjPReply on Twitter 1532256899378339840Retweet on Twitter 15322568993783398401Like on Twitter 15322568993783398401Twitter 1532256899378339840Maven@GroundwaterExch·2 JunGroundwater in the news: #cawater #groundwater Upcoming webinar: Office Hours: How to read a GSP https://bit.ly/3PVoj0hReply on Twitter 1532240788981223424Retweet on Twitter 15322407889812234241Like on Twitter 15322407889812234241Twitter 1532240788981223424Maven@GroundwaterExch·2 JunGroundwater in the news: #cawater #groundwater SGMA IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE: With the deadline looming for the GSPs... https://bit.ly/3No7WYcReply on Twitter 1532222846394564608Retweet on Twitter 1532222846394564608Like on Twitter 1532222846394564608Twitter 1532222846394564608Maven@GroundwaterExch·2 JunGroundwater in the news: #cawater #groundwater Water Commission’s white paper on groundwater trading programs emp... https://bit.ly/3x9Mu3NReply on Twitter 1532206677507854336Retweet on Twitter 1532206677507854336Like on Twitter 1532206677507854336Twitter 1532206677507854336Load More...Groundwater Documents CWL Groundwater Docs CWL Groundwater DocsTurlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan The Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) was adopted January 6, 2022, and covers the Turlock Subbasin (5-22.03), which has been designated a high-priority basin by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The Turlock Subbasin covers about 348,160 acres (about 544 square miles) in the northern portion of the San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Basin. Subbasin … Continue reading "Turlock Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan"Groundwater Exchange – California Water LibraryJun 10 2022Linkages between land-use change and groundwater management foster long-term resilience of water supply in CaliforniaStudy Region: We created a 270-m coupled model of land-use and groundwater conditions, LUCAS-W[ater], for California’s Central Coast. This groundwater-dependent region is undergoing a dramatic reorganization of groundwater management under California’s 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Study Focus: Understanding land-use and land-cover change supports long-term sustainable water management. Anthropogenic water demand has depleted groundwater aquifers worldwide, while future water … Continue reading "Linkages between land-use change and groundwater management foster long-term resilience of water supply in California"Groundwater Exchange – California Water LibraryJun 08 2022Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability PlanThe Wyandotte Creek Subbasin lies in the eastern central portion of the Sacramento Groundwater Basin. It is bounded on the west by the Feather River and Thermalito Afterbay; in the south by the Butte-Yuba County line (except for Ramirez Water District which is fully within the North Yuba Subbasin); and on the north and east by the edge … Continue reading "Wyandotte Creek Groundwater Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan"Groundwater Exchange – California Water LibraryJun 07 2022Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency 2022 Groundwater Sustainability PlanYolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency’s implementation of the GSP will begin in 2022 after adoption and official submission of the plan to the Department of Water Resources. The YSGA intends to form Advisory Committees for each Management Area to construct a framework for on-the-ground implementation of the plan. These Advisory Committees will provide a forum for … Continue reading "Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Agency 2022 Groundwater Sustainability Plan"Groundwater Exchange – California Water LibraryJun 07 2022 View All DocsReport A ProblemTools & ResourcesState Agency, USGS ResourcesLegislation and RegulationsTechnical Assistance ProvidersDirectory of Tools & DataVideo GalleryFAQs & Fact SheetsSGMA in the NewsGlossary / AcronymsSite IndexMain pageCalendarNewsSubscribe to NewsletterSubmit Your ContentAboutContactGroundwater ExchangeProudly powered by WordPress.switcher {font-family:Arial;font-size:12pt;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;width:173px;line-height:17px;}.switcher a {text-decoration:none;display:block;font-size:12pt;-webkit-box-sizing:content-box;-moz-box-sizing:content-box;box-sizing:content-box;}.switcher a img {vertical-align:middle;display:inline;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;opacity:0.8;}.switcher a:hover img {opacity:1;}.switcher .selected {background:#fff linear-gradient(180deg, #efefef 0%, #fff 70%);position:relative;z-index:9999;}.switcher .selected a {border:1px solid #ccc;color:#666;padding:3px 5px;width:161px;}.switcher .selected a:after {height:24px;display:inline-block;position:absolute;right:10px;width:15px;background-position:50%;background-size:11px;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,");background-repeat:no-repeat;content:""!important;transition:all .2s;}.switcher .selected a.open:after {-webkit-transform: rotate(-180deg);transform:rotate(-180deg);}.switcher .selected a:hover {background:#fff}.switcher .option {position:relative;z-index:9998;border-left:1px solid #ccc;border-right:1px solid #ccc;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc;background-color:#eee;display:none;width:171px;max-height:198px;-webkit-box-sizing:content-box;-moz-box-sizing:content-box;box-sizing:content-box;overflow-y:auto;overflow-x:hidden;}.switcher .option a {color:#000;padding:3px 5px;}.switcher .option a:hover {background:#fff;}.switcher .option a.selected {background:#fff;}#selected_lang_name {float: none;}.l_name {float: none !important;margin: 0;}.switcher .option::-webkit-scrollbar-track{-webkit-box-shadow:inset 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);border-radius:5px;background-color:#f5f5f5;}.switcher .option::-webkit-scrollbar {width:5px;}.switcher .option::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {border-radius:5px;-webkit-box-shadow: inset 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);background-color:#888;} English Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish#goog-gt-tt {display:none !important;}.goog-te-banner-frame {display:none !important;}.goog-te-menu-value:hover {text-decoration:none !important;}.goog-text-highlight {background-color:transparent !important;box-shadow:none !important;}body {top:0 !important;}#google_translate_element2 {display:none!important;}/* Share buttons */.cmra-social { float: left; 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