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Keeping informed: SB7X-7
Thursday, 04 February 2010
The Council is currently engaging with DWR regarding the development of implementation specifics for SB 7X-7.   The Council is bringing more than ten years of institutional experience, as well as the countless years of our members experience to help the Department develop processes to advance agricultural water management planning in line with the best professional practices of agricultural water suppliers. Over the coming months, check the Council web site for updates on the progress of SB 7X-7.

 
Reminder: USBR Water Conservation Field Services Program Due Date
Friday, 11 December 2009
January 19, 2010 is the due date for all applicants seeking to take part in this years US Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation Field Services Program. Districts interested in applying click HERE for additional details about Announcement #R10AF20006
 
GIS Seminar Presentations
Thursday, 10 December 2009

Thanks to all those who came out for the GIS Seminar on December 8.  Members had an opportunity to dialogue with other districts on their experience implementing this powerful district management tool, and benefit from their efforts. Our thanks to presenters from Glenn Colusa Irrigation District, Merced Irrigation District and Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for their assistance.

 

 

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WCFSP
Friday, 30 October 2009

US Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation Field Services Program applications are due January 19, 2010.

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2009 Legislation
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Navigating water legislation at the capitol for the last couple weeks has been difficult to follow.  The details surrounding the legislation continually change as both Republicans and Democrats strive for a mutual agreement.  The sticking point is the possible new powers and authority for the State Water Resources Control Board. 
 
Despite the package’s ever-changing form, the Agricultural Water Management Council is still named as the entity for water management plans.  Districts with a Council endorsed plan have met the new requirements for water management planning under the proposed legislation.
 
As of yet, the bill requires all districts with 10,000 irrigated acres and above to submit water management plans to the Department of Water Resources.  Districts under 25,000 irrigated acres are eligible to receive state funding to offset the costs of preparing a plan.  Newly added, the Council has been named to work with DWR to develop a definition for agricultural water use efficiency.
 
The policy bill only requires a majority vote and could pass without Republican support, whereas a bond would require a two-thirds majority to pass.
 
Assembly Speaker Karen Bass has called for a session Monday, November, 2.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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