Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting - June 24, 2026

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors met on June 24, 2026, to discuss several key procurement and budget matters related to groundwater management projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Basin Optimization Plan (BOP) Project 2, which involves importing water from the Kaigus Municipal Water District to replenish the basin. The board considered funding scenarios for importing 1,000 acre-feet of water, with an estimated cost of approximately $868,000 to be paid from the agency's water supply sustainability reserve fund, which currently holds about $8 million. The board approved using reserve funds to cover half the project cost, with the remainder to be contributed by constituents. Additionally, the board approved a $62,240 contract with Environmental Science Associates to pilot a groundwater accounting platform aimed at automating and improving the accuracy and timeliness of groundwater extraction reporting. The platform is intended to reduce reliance on self-reporting by pumpers and enhance regulatory compliance. The meeting also included discussion of upcoming BOP Project 7, a feasibility study to evaluate supplemental water supplies and infrastructure needs in the East Los Posas management area, with an RFP process underway to select a consultant. Overall, the meeting addressed procurement approvals, budget allocations, and vendor contract awards critical to advancing groundwater sustainability efforts.