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

GWD*

Published: June 25, 2025 2 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 2 findings

F1
Despite community concerns about water scarcity, all of the public entities the Jury investigated that provide and manage water in Santa Barbara County have made proactive plans to fortify against future droughts and provide sufficient water necessary to support future housing growth and commerce. The Goleta Water District agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
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 Goleta Water District agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding

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