GSA Committee Meeting 07/14/2026

The Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency Committee held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing on groundwater management and related financial and operational matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a cost-sharing contract for subsidence monitoring services with Provos and Pritchard PNP, divided among six subbasins and multiple GSAs, at a total cost of $21,000. The committee also approved a transfer of appropriations within the GSA budget to balance funds for fiscal year 2025-2026. Additionally, the committee recommended to the board the adoption of resolutions to levy special assessments on properties with unpaid groundwater extraction penalties, facilitating collection through property tax rolls. Updates were provided on the domestic well mitigation program, including funding partnerships and fee assessments, with plans for a fee analysis in December 2026. The committee received an informational presentation on the farm unit concept for water allocation and management, discussing operational flexibility and potential future policy considerations. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several budget and policy actions were approved that impact future procurement and financial management of groundwater sustainability efforts.