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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 [...]

Our Water, Our Future: Looking back on our community workshop series The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency hosted five community workshops across the Salinas Valley over April and May 2024, drawing more than 100 community members for meaningful conversations about the future of groundwater in the Salinas Valley. The Salinas Valley depends on groundwater for domestic [...]

GREENFIELD — Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water use and management in the region, and this Friday’s event will be in Greenfield. The “Our Water Future in the Salinas Valley: Planning for Uncertainty” [...]

SVBGSA hosting five community workshops on the future of groundwater management The SVBGSA is hosting five community workshops, “Our Water Future in the Salinas Valley: Planning for Uncertainty” across the Salinas Valley in April and May 2024. The workshops, all of which will be similar in content, will provide valuable information about how water is managed [...]

Five ‘Our Water Future in the Salinas Valley: Planning for Uncertainty’ workshops will be held throughout the Valley in April and May SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is hosting five workshops this spring to provide residents and businesses of the Salinas Valley with an opportunity to learn about water [...]