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GSA staff review measurement‑method distribution and costs; growers debate satellite options and accounting platform
Summary
Staff presented measurement method uptake (HydroSat/EuraWatch, Land IQ, meters) and associated costs; public commenters urged retaining Land IQ and noted nonresponse defaults skew distribution figures; staff flagged consultant QA/QC costs and proposed a future groundwater accounting platform to reduce recurring consultant work
Staff presented data on growers’ chosen measurement methods and a preliminary table of costs for 2023–2025; the committee heard public comment urging careful consideration before eliminating any measurement options and discussed whether measurement costs could be allocated by acreage or user choice.
Why it matters: Measurement method choices and their costs determine how growers are monitored, the accuracy of allocations, and the GSA’s recurring expenses. The choice of measurement tools and any future accounting platform affects growers’ administrative burden and program costs.
What staff said
- Distribution: Across 2023–2025 staff presented the distribution of measurement methods organized by farm unit, APN and acres. The data showed multiple methods…
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