Preserving Our Groundwater: A Sustainable Management Approach

S U S TA I N A B L E G R O U N D W AT E R M A N A G E M E N T Preserving Our Valuable Groundwater Resources A New Approach to Management Groundwater provides 40 to 60 percent of California s water supply, and is a critical resource for communities, farmers, and the environment. Groundwater has been overused in various parts of the state for decades. Overdrafted is a term used when more groundwater is pumped out of a basin than what flows into it by either natural or human recharge efforts. SGMA, or the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, was signed into law in 2014 and requires local entities to form Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) of high- and medium-priority basins to work with their communities to manage their groundwater basins sustainably. GSAs are responsible for developing and implementing Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) to achieve their sustainability goal within 20 years while avoiding undesirable results. These efforts will help to preserve groundwater resources for future generations. Name of Basin/Subbasin GSAs Names Here Groundwater Uses in our Area: [List main uses of groundwater in your community/region here, i.e. agriculture, municipal, industrial, domestic wells, dairy] Our Shared Groundwater Basin/Subbasin The [basin/subbasin name] ([basin/subbasin number]) helps to meet the water needs of our community. The [GSP/Alternative name(s)] chart(s) a path forward to addressing overdraft and for achieving groundwater sustainability in our basin/subbasin. Annual Pumping of Groundwater: XXX,XXX acre-feet* per year For the most up to date GSP(s)/Alternative visit the link below: Insert GSP URL(s) Annual Overdraft of Groundwater: XXX,XXX acre-feet* per year IRWM SGMA Basin Prioritization: [critically overdrafted], [high-] [medium-] priority Initial GSP/Alternative Submission Due to DWR: January [2017/2020/2022] Sustainability Goal to be Achieved By: January [2040/2042] GSA Entities: [Names of agencies, counties, etc. in the basin/subbasin] Optional space for map of groundwater basin/subbasin *1 acre-foot equals approximately 325,851 gallons *Highlighted sections indicate placeholder text.

S U S TA I N A B L E G R O U N D W AT E R M A N A G E M E N T Name of Basin/Subbasin Here Space for logo or photo Key Challenges in Our Basin/Subbasin GSAs must set minimum thresholds, measurable objectives, and interim milestones for each relevant sustainability indicator to address these challenges. [Provide brief bullets of sustainable management criteria that have been set for the basin, or other challenges in the basin.] Optional space for graphic or other image [additional bullets] [additional bullets] [additional bullets] Solutions for Our Basin/Subbasin Proposed projects and management actions documented in the [GSP name] would [describe intended impacts of projects and management actions, such as eliminating projected groundwater overdraft]. [Provide brief bullets of GSA projects and management actions.] [additional bullets] [additional bullets] [additional bullets] Getting Involved in SGMA Implementation Interested parties can get involved with local decision-making, plan updates, and projects and management actions. These efforts will be discussed at [GSA name] meetings, with meeting information posted in advance and post-meeting minutes provided on our website. [Provide a few sentences about public outreach planned for community members.] All GSAs are required to maintain a list of interested parties for updates about GSP development and implementation. You can join our list of interested parties online here: [interested parties subscription link] Optional space for SGMA implementation timeline graphic or other image Basin/Subbasin Contact Website: www.mywebsite.com [Provide any social media handles] Contact Name: XXXX Email: XXXX Title: XXXX Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

SGMA Graphics and Images Library S U S TA I N A B L E G R O U N D W AT E R M A N A G E M E N T Graphics and Images Library Please see how-to guide instructions Approximate [Groundwater Level] Sustainable Management Criteria Sustainability Indicator Graphics Measurable Objective Interim Milestone #3 Interim Milestone #2 Interim Milestone #1 Minimum Threshold Historic Low SGMA Implementation Timeline (Critically Overdrafted Basins) Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Implementing Local Projects and Management Actions Annual Reporting Data and Implementation Progress 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 IRWM Initial Groundwater Sustainability Plan Due Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Sustainability Goal Reached State Technical, Planning, and Financial Assistance SGMA Implementation Timeline (Non-Critically Overdrafted Basins) Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Implementing Local Projects and Management Actions Annual Reporting Data and Implementation Progress 2022 2027 2032 2037 2042 Initial Groundwater Sustainability Plan Due Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Sustainability Goal Reached State Technical, Planning, and Financial Assistance SGMA Implementation Timeline (Alternative Plans) Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Implementing Local Projects and Management Actions Annual Reporting Data and Implementation Progress 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037 Initial Groundwater Sustainability Plan Due Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Five-Year Plan Update Sustainability Goal Reached State Technical, Planning, and Financial Assistance

Graphics and Images Library S U S TA I N A B L E G R O U N D W AT E R M A N A G E M E N T Graphics and Images Library Please see how-to guide instructions IRWM To browse more available images, check out: https://pixel-ca-dwr.photoshelter.com/