The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released the final versions of the Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Program (SGWP) and “Counties with Stressed Basins” Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP). DWR has set aside $10 million for counties with groundwater basins DWR has identified as being in critical overdraft or where groundwater levels are declining or fluctuating causing undesirable effects.
This week at the Applicant Assistance Workshop it was highlighted that a Resolution from the Board of Supervisors must be submitted with the application or the date the Resolution will be before the Board. The Resolution must be before the Board prior to the January 2016 grant award timeframe. All applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2015.
The SGWP Guidelines and Counties with Stressed Basins PSP can be accessed here. Please contact Laura Mclean at laura.mclean@water.ca.gov with any questions.