Mid-Kings River GSA Meeting (07/28/2026)

The Kings County Board of Supervisors held a Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) meeting on July 28, 2026, focusing primarily on groundwater management issues, including updates on well registration, groundwater sustainability plans, and coordination with the state water board. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Prop 218 engineers report and the Prop 26 cost of service study, which outline funding mechanisms for the GSA's activities such as groundwater sustainability plan implementation, well mitigation programs, and addressing subsidence impacts. The board reviewed the process for adopting these fees, including public outreach, ballot procedures, and compliance with legal requirements. The board moved to approve the updated Prop 218 engineers report and set public hearings for September 29, 2026, to consider the assessments and fees, marking a key step in securing sustainable funding for groundwater management in the region.