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Stockton council adopts Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan amendment; staff highlights recharge and meter projects
Summary
Council adopted the GSP amendment developed by the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority, endorsing local projects including a Well 8 rehab, a recharge basin expected to store about 20,000 acre-feet annually (estimated cost $12.2M) and an AMI meter program ($17M with a $4.3M federal grant). Council voted 7 to adopt.
The Stockton City Council, acting as a local Groundwater Sustainability Agency, adopted the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Sustainability Plan amendment on March 18 and directed continued collaboration with the regional Groundwater Authority and local stakeholders.
A city water department presenter explained why groundwater management matters under California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and described indicators the plan addresses: chronic lowering of groundwater levels, overall storage…
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