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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
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Napa County officials do not know the number, location, or capacity of groundwater wells and storage tanks in the County.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
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By December 31, 2023, the Board of Supervisors will fill current gaps in groundwater usage data by expanding groundwater monitoring in key locations and initiate and enforce procedures to enhance data collection from agricultural and residential users.
R5
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By June 30, 2024, the Napa PBES research and communicate to the GSA the number of new or upgraded wells, their output, and the number of storage tanks. 10 <b>REQUIRED RESPONSES</b> Pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses as follows: Napa County Board of Supervisors, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, R1, R2, R3 • Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department, F1, •
F2
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Despite the 2022-2023 storms, drought is still a concern in Napa County. <sup>14</sup> Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Annual Report - Water Year 2021 (published in 2022) 15 2014-2015 Grand Jury Report <sup>16</sup> County staff interview <sup>17</sup> County staff interview <sup>18</sup> See Glossary <sup>19</sup> LAFCO Municipal Service Review (2020) 9
No recommendations for this finding
F3
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Napa County does not have an umbrella water agency to coordinate, oversee, and set policy for its 14 public and 20 private water districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
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By June 30, 2024, the Board of Supervisors in conjunction with all 14 public and 20 private water districts consider creating a single County-wide agency to oversee groundwater management.
F4
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Groundwater over pumping can lead to land subsidence, salt water intrusion, decreased water quality, and depletion of aquifers.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
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Education of vineyard and winery owners, vineyard managers, farmworkers, wine production employees, landscapers, and residential users, is critical for improved groundwater management.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
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By December 31, 2023, the Board of Supervisors will create and implement a plan to increase awareness of groundwater preservation strategies through the education of winery and vineyard owners and managers, farmworkers, landscapers, and residential users.
F6
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Government, wine industry, and environmental groups do not consistently collaborate on groundwater management issues.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
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The County permitting process is inconsistent, inefficient, and confusing to applicants seeking groundwater well permits.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
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By June 30, 2024, the Napa County Planning Department will enable more effective communication with applicants during the permitting process.
F8
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The GSA has only just begun to address groundwater issues via the GSP. However, most public and private groups and agencies feel the plan needs to be implemented as soon as possible.
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 3
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County of Napa
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Napa County Board of Supervisors
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Napa County Resource Conservation District
Conservation District