Mid-Kings River GSA (04/14/2026)

The Kings County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, focused on the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a first amendment to contract 2401 with Geosyntec to enhance outreach efforts and support the preparation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). The board unanimously approved this contract amendment to improve public engagement and information dissemination. Additionally, the board discussed ongoing coordination with other GSAs and the state regarding fee exclusions and groundwater sustainability policies. A consultant was selected to assist with the upcoming Prop 218 election, and a draft five-year budget will be presented at the next meeting for approval, outlining anticipated expenditures. The meeting also covered updates on groundwater flow modeling, subsidence management, and the rollout of Water Mark software to assist growers with data reporting requirements related to state mandates.