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County adopts updated state water transfer policies to better manage 25,000‑acre‑foot allocation
Summary
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updated policies to modernize management of the county’s 25,000‑acre‑foot state water allocation, including a proposed 5,000‑acre‑foot reliability reserve, prioritization rules that protect subcontractors' rights, and a timeline to solicit local water requests and negotiate contract changes.
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved updated state water transfer policies intended to help the county make fuller and more equitable use of its 25,000‑acre‑foot state water allocation.
Public Works Director John Diodati and Supervising Engineer Wes Thompson told the board the current policy is more than 20 years old and no longer well suited to today’s variable hydrology and limited delivery capacity. Staff proposed a framework that preserves subcontractor rights, establishes a recommended 5,000‑acre‑foot reliability reserve, clarifies priority rules for surplus deliveries, and authorizes staff to pursue contract updates, solicit local requests and develop administrative procedures for transfers and exchanges.
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