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When it adopted the Basin GSP, the MGA Board recognized that individual member agencies are responsible for the costs of projects needed to ensure Basin sustainability. Examples of projects include the Soquel Creek Water District Pure Water Soquel Project and the City of Santa Cruz Water Department Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. However, there are still expenses that are associated with complying with SGMA that provide broad benefits to all Basin users, including:
Expenses associated with the types of activities listed above are what MGA considers to be related to SGMA compliance. Beginning in early 2025, MGA initiated an effort to evaluate and establish an equitable funding source for SGMA regulatory compliance among the Basin’s groundwater users for compliance. Early in the process, the MGA will conduct outreach to groundwater users not currently contributing to funding for SGMA compliance and receive input on considerations for an equitable fee. The evaluation will result in potential funding option recommendations for the Board to consider in 2025. On March 20, 2025, the MGA Board received a summary of comments received at the March 17, 2025, domestic well outreach meeting. The Board directed the staff and consultant to better define the purpose and need for the fee and further explore funding options for Board consideration and direction before conducting additional public outreach. |
SGMA Funding Workshop For Domestic Groundwater Users Served by a Private Well PRIVATE WELL OWNERS & PRIVATE DOMESTIC GROUNDWATER USERS Meeting Recording ♦ Presentation ♦ Pre-Meeting FAQs The topics discussed at this meeting will include:
Location: Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Zoom: Event has passed If you have additional questions, please direct them to: Email: BasinPOC@midcountygroundwater.org Phone: (831) 204-0008 |
