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The Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc. (WAC) will help you design, install, and manage your landscape using the Watershed Approach. Below is the link to a workshop WAC is hosting on garden design. WAC Garden Design Workshop Information. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm) This event is provided by the Green Gardens [...]

On December 16, 2022, Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) submitted a grant application for a California Department of Water Resources (DWR) SGMA Implementation Round 2 Grant. DWR states that over $200 million in Grant funds will be awarded in a competitive process to medium and high priority groundwater basins. DWR received 82 applications requesting [...]

The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency announces opening recruitment for the General Manager for the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The link to the brochure is attached as well as the link to apply for the position. These items can be found on the RGS website as well at https://www.rgsjpa.org Link to brochure: [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nov. 7, 2022 Contact: Donna Meyers, General Manager Phone: (831) 471-7512 x203 Email: meyersd@svbgsa.org Local Youth Tap Into Groundwater Sustainability Science Through Field Trip Program  Everett Alvarez High School students engage with scientists to learn about groundwater and how to protect this vital resource for the future CASTROVILLE, Calif. — In the bright [...]

Everett Alvarez High School students engage with scientists to learn about groundwater and how to protect this vital resource for the future CASTROVILLE, Calif. -- in the bright midday sun, 16 Everett Alvarez High School students spill of a yellow school bus at the Silvio Bernardi Water Treatment Plant. It's the teenager' first field trip [...]

GROUNDWATER WORKSHOP: Overview of Demand Management October 31st, 2022 10:30am - 12:00pm via Zoom Zoom ID: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88435874527 Derrik Williams of Montgomery & Associates, Inc. (M&A) will present an overview of demand management, what it is and what it is not. Demand management isn’t currently necessary everywhere, but if it is needed, it is good to [...]

The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) staff is accepting applications from all interested organizations and individuals for experts to join a Groundwater Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC) concerning groundwater related technical subjects. Please find details and application form here. Submission of Application Deadline is August 31st, 2022.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Applications for Public Member for SVBGSA Board of Directors The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for the Board of Directors’ Public Member seat.  The SVBGSA is a Joint Power Authority (JPA) created by the California Sustainability Groundwater Management Act.  The Agency is governed by a Board of [...]

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Applications for Alternate Public Member for SVBGSA Board of Directors The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) is accepting applications for the Board of Directors’ Public Member – Alternate seat.  The SVBGSA is a Joint Power Authority (JPA) created by the California Sustainability Groundwater Management Act.  The Agency is governed by [...]

$10 Million Awarded to Reduce Groundwater Reliance and Support Conservation in the Salinas Valley MLRP Press Release