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Council hears Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority update; mediation and pipeline remain contentious
Summary
Councilmember Scott Hammond reported IWVGA approved a 20,000 acre‑foot second transient pool, with 16,000 acre‑feet offered to Mojave Pistachios and 4,000 to small farmers. Public commenters reiterated opposition to the proposed imported-water pipeline and called for greater transparency and mediation between the water district and the authority.
Councilmember Scott Hammond reported to the Ridgecrest City Council on May 14 actions taken by the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority, including final approval of a second transient pool totaling 20,000 acre‑feet and a legislative update on state and federal developments affecting the basin.
Hammond told the council that 16,000 acre‑feet of the new transient pool will be offered first to Mojave Pistachios and 4,000 acre‑feet assigned to small farmers. He said the authority also discussed state and federal legislation and the need to reestablish relationships with newly seated state and federal staff.
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