The development of groundwater management legislation will be the focus of discussions during the legislative summer recess.  The first meeting of interested stakeholders was held July 2, 2014.  Opening comments were made by Senator Fran Pavley, author of SB 1168, and Assembly Member Roger Dickinson, author of AB 1739.  The two legislators intend to meld their two bills into one comprehensive bill for consideration when the Legislature returns in August.  Also in attendance were representatives of the authors’ staff, representatives of the Administration,  and a variety of interested stakeholders. 

The 90 minute facilitated discussion focused on three specific questions relating to:

  • A definition vs policy statement on sustainable groundwater management;

  • A single comprehensive groundwater management plan with multiple implementers; and,

  • The required elements of a groundwater management plan as well as related issues.

The discussion document can be accessed here.  Please send responses to the questions posed to RCRC Legislative Advocate Kathy Mannion at kmannion@rcrcnet.org for use in county advocacy efforts.