SABGSA Groundwater Sustainability Plan GSP Approval RFP

The San Antonio Creek Valley Groundwater Basin's GSP was approved by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) on January 18, 2024.

The Board reviewed and discussed the recommendations and potential corrective actions outlined in the DWR Staff Report. The recommended corrective actions focus on the following: Further assessing the potential impact of established minimum thresholds for chronic lowering of groundwater levels on supply wells, including domestic wells. Continuing to fill data gaps, collecting additional monitoring data, coordinating with resources agencies and interested parties to understand beneficial uses and users that may be impacted by depletions of interconnected surface water caused by groundwater pumping, and potentially refine sustainable management criteria. Adding information related to the data and reporting standards. Expanding the land subsidence monitoring network to provide sufficient coverage of the Subbasin. The next step is to schedule a follow up meeting with the DWR GSP Review Team. The SABGSA is targeting the Week of April 8th for the informational meeting. The SABGSA Board Chair, SABGSA Executive Director, and representatives from GSI Water Solutions will attend the meeting. The SABGSA Executive Director will work with GSI Water Solutions to prepare the draft agenda for distribution to DWR the Week of March 25th. The Board did not take action on this item.