Title
Receive a presentation by David Ceppos on the Department of Water Resources Facilitation Support Services (DWR FSS) Assessment for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation by David Ceppos on the Department of Water Resources Facilitation Support Services (DWR FSS) Assessment for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) received funding from California’s Department of Water Resources Facilitation Support Services (DWR FSS) to perform an assessment for the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP). The SVBGSA then hired, David M. Ceppos, Public Policy Mediation and Facilitation to perform those services. This included interviews with staff and Board Directors from the SVBGSA, Monterey County Water Resources Agency and Monterey One Water, to perform the assessment. The key results of that assessment will be presented by Mr. Ceppos.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Water Resources entered into an agreement with the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency to perform these services. Monterey One Water was also involved in the interview process.
FINANCING:
California Department of Water Resources funded this assessment and presentation by Dave Ceppos.
Prepared by: Shaunna Murray, Deputy General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: _______________________________________________
Ara Azhderian, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Assessment for Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project (CSIP) Presentation