Title
Consider receiving a report on the Analysis of Groundwater Wells and Extractions in the “Area of Impact” of the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin and provide input to Staff and Agency Board of Directors
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Basin Management Advisory Committee:
Receive a report on Analysis of Groundwater Wells and Extractions in the “Area of Impact” of the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin and provide input to Staff and Agency Board of Directors
SUMMARY:
At their March 15, 2021 meeting, the Agency Board of Directors asked staff to evaluate the number of wells and amount of groundwater extraction occurring within the “Area of Impact” of the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin of the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will present to the Committee draft information from their initial analysis of wells and groundwater extraction occurring within the “Area of Interest” of the 180/400 Foot Aquifer Subbasin. The Committee will be asked to provide feedback and guidance, which Staff will use to refine and focus their investigations. Based on that feedback and guidance, Staff will continue analysis for possible submittal to the Agency Board of Directors at their April 2021 meeting.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None. This work is being done at the direction of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact in receiving this report.
Funds 111, 116: Data Collection, Processing, Analysis and Reporting
Prepared by: Howard Franklin, Senior Hydrologist, (831) 755-4860
Nicole Koerth, Hydrologist, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: Brent Buche, General Manager