Sharing ideas and resources for successful implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
San Joaquin Valley Water and Land Use Series- Part 1.1 Introduction to the New Groundwater Law
This video is an introduction to the new groundwater law, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). It goes over why SGMA passed, what it aims to achieve, and the six “sins” of SGMA to avoid.
Groundwater sustainability plans include important decisions about how groundwater can be shared among different groundwater users, including community water systems, domestic well communities, agriculture, and for industrial and commercial activity. In this video, hear from different stakeholders about the importance of stakeholders working together to implement SGMA. Video by Self Help Enterprises.
Under SGMA, Groundwater Sustainability Agencies have the task of creating Groundwater Sustainability Plans to get us back on track to managing this resource sustainably. Learn how community members can get involved in ensuring we all have enough water for our needs. Video by Self Help Enterprises.
