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The board approved a 10% agricultural water rate increase for 2026 to address rising operational costs that have outpaced previous modest rate adjustments. Despite cost pressures, the district maintains strong financial stability through Tri-Dam revenue and continues infrastructure improvements including well replacement and solar installations.
The White Wolf GSA faces upcoming financial pressures requiring member contributions while monitoring continued land subsidence along the California Aqueduct. Groundwater levels remain stable and new monitoring wells are being installed on schedule.
The committee discussed major groundwater measurement system reforms and recommended recharge project funding while addressing domestic well mitigation coordination. Key decisions move toward final board approval with grower input continuing to shape implementation approaches.
The Board of Supervisors of the Monterey County Water Resources Agency approved FY 2025-26 per-well groundwater monitoring fees, with first-year GSA funding to help de minimis users. Supervisors raised concerns about their cost share and asked staff to pursue future funding options; Chair Lopez is exploring a legislative change. The board also nominated Shaunna Murray to an advisory committee and rescinded and replaced flood-zone assessment resolutions to correct clerical errors.
The irrigation district's Proposition 218 rate increase passed with strong voter support to fund SGMA compliance and infrastructure expansion. Water deliveries continue through mid-August while the district moves forward with an aggressive recharge basin construction program.
