The Department of Water Resources approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin on June 3, 2021.
Information on the Basin GSP, approval of the GSP and comments received from DWR can be found on the SGMA Portal.
MGA SEEKING PRIVATE WELL OWNERS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Apply to be a Private Well Owner Director for the MGA!
Accepting applications through 4:00 P.M., October 29, 2025
Read more about eligibility and what you can do as a Private Well Owner
Private Well Owner Drop-In Hours
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County, 7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
Information Session for Applicants
October 16, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Our Problem
We rely only on groundwater, but our aquifers have been overpumped. For more information, click here.
Groundwater Sustainability Plan
The Plan is posted here.
Community Involvement
Public meetings and how you can get involved. For more information, click here.