News

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 [...]

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 to lead the agency as it works to successfully implement state-required Groundwater Sustainability Plans for [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 2, 2023 Contact: Donna Meyers, General Manager Phone: (831) 471-7512 x203 Email: meyersd@svbgsa.org   Dry Wells in the Salinas Valley being mapped for first time  Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency helping to fill ‘data gap’ SALINAS, Calif. — The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is partnering with the State [...]

Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency helping to fill 'data gap' SALINAS, Calif. -- The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is partnering with the State Department of Water Resources to collect information about domestic wells that have failed during California's prolonged drought. Read more here.

The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors has established the Sustainable Management Criteria Technical Advisory Committees for the Forebay and Upper Valley Subbasins. Information on membership will be forthcoming and discussed at the Forebay Implementation Committee meeting on March 3rd, 2023 at 12:00 and at the Upper Valley Implementation Committee meeting on [...]