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David Schmalz here, with an interesting update on how the Salinas Valley can stabilize its groundwater levels, a critical problem to solve in order to halt the inland march of seawater intrusion into aquifers, which fouls wells and makes water unsuitable for drinking and irrigation. Areas around the coast by the Salinas River, from Marina [...]

A new partnership has been formed between the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) to improve the collection and storage of regional groundwater data. The partnership establishes one cohesive program, called the Groundwater Monitoring Program (GMP), to comply with the regulatory-driven monitoring requirements of California's Sustainable [...]

Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program’s Recharge Work Group accepting members; first meeting is Wednesday SALINAS VALLEY — In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and nonprofits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program are seeking public input about known areas of flooding and recharge. A public survey is [...]

SVBGSA wants to know how flooding has impacted you The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and other Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing Program partners are working with Dr. Helen Dahlke and Dr. JayLee Tuil from the University of California Davis to develop a recharge suitability map and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) tool. Recharge suitability mapping begins [...]

Community input sought for flood-prone areas to support future groundwater recharge efforts in the Salinas Valley Multi-benefit Land Repurposing Program’s Recharge Work Group accepting members; first meeting is Oct. 23 SALINAS, Calif. — In an effort to increase groundwater recharge and storage while reducing flooding, four local agencies and non-profits collaborating on the Multi-benefit Land [...]

Groundwater Monitoring Program poised to expand in the Salinas Valley Basin The Groundwater Monitoring Program is a partnership between the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency to improve the collection and storage of regional groundwater data. Pending approval from the Board of Supervisors, the MCWRA’s ordinance will require all wells in the Salinas Valley Groundwater [...]

SVBGSA at the Monterey County Fair! Hope to see you at the Monterey County Fair "Water Conservation Showcase" this Saturday (Aug. 31) from noon to 5 p.m. This event showcases demos and displays about water conservation strategies and water use techniques to conserve water and decrease your water bill. At the event you will receive [...]

Dive into the Deep Aquifer Study The recently-completed Deep Aquifer Study is now available on the SVBGSA website. This landmark work aims to understand the conditions of the Deep Aquifers better, including the geographic extent and hydrogeologic characteristics of these important water sources. The groundwater basin where the Salinas Valley meets the coast is a [...]

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency seeks members for subbasin implementation committees Deadline to apply is Aug. 20, 2024 The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for its six subbasin implementation committees through Aug. 20, 2024. These positions are ideal for people who have an interest in groundwater and local governance. [...]

Our Water, Our Future: Workshop videos available from all five events For those who missed the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency's community workshop series — Our Water Future in the Salinas Valley — videos from the five workshops are now available! The events were held across the Salinas Valley in April and May of [...]