Press Release: New Groundwater Monitor Wells to be Installed by Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
SALINAS, Calif. -- The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is installing four new monitoring wells as part of the implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the 180/400-Foot Aquifer Subbasin. The subbasin is located in northwestern Monterey [...]
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency – October Newsletter
$10M in Grant Funding Supports Implementation of Groundwater Sustainability Plans in Four Subbasins The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $10 million in funding to the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) through the Sustainable [...]
Press Release: State awards $10M to Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency for groundwater monitoring, outreach
Funding will support four groundwater subbasins in Monterey County SALINAS, Calif. -- The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $10 million in funding to the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) through the Sustainable Groundwater [...]
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency – September Newsletter
FALLing for a new drought-tolerant yard? Rebates can help! As summer transitions into fall, the weather isn’t the only thing that is changing. Consider changing your yard into a water-efficient oasis. With severe droughts happening in California every few years, [...]
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency – August Newsletter
What does it mean to have overdrafted subbasins in the Salinas Valley Subbasins are groundwater storage areas that provide a critical water source for many communities in the Salinas Valley. Overdraft occurs when the rate of groundwater extraction surpasses the [...]
Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency – July Newsletter
Summer is here! So are new personal irrigation habits During the hot summer months, it's crucial to adopt responsible personal irrigation habits that keep landscapes vibrant while also helping conserve water resources. By implementing a few simple strategies, you can [...]
Monterey County Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 Contact: Piret Harmon, General Manager Phone: (831) 471-7512 x207 Email: harmonp@svbgsa.org Monterey County Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by State Langley, Eastside, Forebay, Upper Valley and Monterey Subbasins’ plans move into implementation phase [...]
Press Release: $10 Million Awarded to Reduce Groundwater Reliance and Support Conservation in the Salinas Valley
Monterey, CA -- Sustainable water resource management efforts in the Lower Salinas Valley will benefit from a $10 million grant awarded through the California Department of Conservation's Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program, part of Governor Newsom's comprehensive response to the ongoing [...]
Press Release: Monterey County Groundwater Sustainability Plans Adopted by State
Langley, Eastside, Forebay, Upper Valley and Monterey Subbasins' plans move into implementation phase SALINAS, Calif. -- The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) for five of the six subbasins managed by the Salinas [...]
Press Release: Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Welcomes New General Manager and Deputy Manager
New leadership brings immense experience in groundwater management SALINAS, Calif. -- Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) today announced it has named Piret Harmon as its new General Manager and added Sarah Hardgrave as the second Deputy General Manager [...]