Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors Meeting - September 23, 2026

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Board of Directors held a meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and operational matters. A significant agenda item was the approval of a new professional services contract with Dudek for groundwater basin technical consulting services across three basins, with a not-to-exceed value of $2.7 million over five years. The contract covers tasks including annual reporting, basin evaluations, data analysis, public outreach, and project management. The board approved the contract and authorized the executive officer to execute it and manage budget modifications within the contract's scope. Additionally, the board discussed and approved revisions to the civil penalty waiver and reduction schedule to address a backlog of penalties related to late groundwater extraction reporting, with an emphasis on improving compliance and enforcement processes. The meeting also included approval of water rights allocation calculations for the Las Posas Valley Basin for water year 2026 and authorization to execute a memorandum of understanding with Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 for a basin replenishment project involving the purchase of water from Cayuga. The board emphasized the need for improved data management, stakeholder communication, and policy updates to enhance groundwater sustainability and regulatory compliance.