Sharing ideas and resources for successful implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
The Water Beneath Our Feet
Have you ever wondered how rivers flow in September when the snow has melted and no rain has fallen for months? Or what sustains a desert oasis, or that relaxing hot spring? The answer to these questions is: groundwater – the water stored in the aquifers under the Earth’s surface.
Groundwater is a critical source of California’s water supply, providing 40% in most years, and up to 60% in periods of drought.
If you have questions about the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, SGMA, view this brief video that will give you an overview, in non-technical terms. Video by Consolidated Irrigation District.
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.
