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SVBGSA completes third monitoring well, adding crucial subbasin data The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency has constructed three of four new grant-funded monitoring wells in the 180/400-Foot Aquifer Subbasin. These wells will provide key data as SVBGSA continues to implement a long-term groundwater sustainability plan for the region. Construction of four monitoring wells began in [...]

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 County and includes the northern end of the Salinas River Valley. The new monitoring wells [...]

$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 Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program to support implementation of SVBGSA’s state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans in [...]

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 Manageemnt (SGM) Grant Program to support implementation of SVBGSA's state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans in four [...]

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, homeowners can plan to combat the drought with sustainable landscaping options that can thrive with [...]

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 natural recharge rate, leading to a decline in groundwater levels. This unsustainable practice of overdrafting [...]

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 make a significant difference in water conservation efforts and contribute to a sustainable future here [...]

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 SALINAS, Calif. — The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plans [...]

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 drought. Read more here.

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 Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA), a pivotal step in reaching long-term groundwater sustainability in [...]