Santa Barbara County Grand Jury • 2024-2025 • Agency Response
Response to: WATER MANAGEMENT IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Keep Up the Good Work

Honorary Santa Barbara County Superior Court Trustee:*

Published: September 05, 2025 1 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

F1
TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE <b>Brad Joos</b> Despite community concerns about water scarcity, all of the public entities GENERAL MANAGER the Jury investigated that provide and manage water in Santa Barbara County Paeter E. Garcia have made proactive plans to fortify against future droughts and provide sufficient water necessary to support future housing growth and commerce. The District agrees with this Finding.
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F2
Despite a 2016-17 Grand Jury finding that limitations existed in coordinating water management, the Jury finds that coordination among different water management entities in the County has improved significantly. The District agrees with this Finding. Thank you for involving the District in this important matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Påeter E. Garcia General Manager P.O. BOX 157 • 3622 SAGUNTO STREET, SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460 (805) 688-6015 • FAX: (805) 688-3078 • WWW.SYRWD.ORG
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