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Lake County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
The State of Groundwater in Lake County
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Findings 1 findings
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In 2042, Lake County is projected to be out of compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Recommendations 4
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R1Page 314That the Board of Supervisors designate flood-managed aquifer recharge areas in the Big Valley water basin. (F-1, F-2)
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R2Page 314That the Board of Supervisors conduct a comprehensive review of agricultural water use in the Big Valley Basin. (F-1, F-2)
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R3Page 314The Board of Supervisors evaluate the feasibility of implementing hydro filtration technologies in the Big Valley Basin. (F-1, F-2) RESPONSES As per the California Penal Code, Section 933.05(a), (b), (c), the following responses are required: Lake County Board of Supervisors: R-1, R-2, R-3 90 days REFERENCES 1) Pera, Matt California crops that use the most water June 24, 2021 THE PRESS DEMOCRAT https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/specialsections/these-are- the-california-crops-that-use-the-most-water/ 2) County of Lake Increase use of groundwater https://www.lakecountyca.gov/1241/Groundwater- Management#:~:text=Groundwater%20is%20one%20of%20Lake,meeting%20Lake%20County's %20water%20needs. 3) fines and penalties with failure to meet sgma requirements Page | 313 2024-2025 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Final Report https://www.google.com/search?q=fines+and+penities+with+failure+to+meet+sgma+requirem ents&sca_esv=e4a529db535589d2&rlz=1C1QJDB_enUS1089US1089&sxsrf=AHTn8zqxtuMUq44 luFFuIvdJAfCF9VCvSA%3A1746572435833&ei=k5QaaMHYMqDG0PEPgcKo0Qc&ved=0ahUKEwi B7vKs-Y- NAxUgIzQIHQEhKnoQ4dUDCBI&uact=5&oq=fines+and+penities+with+failure+to+meet+sgma+r equirements&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiOWZpbmVzIGFuZCBwZW5pdGllcyB3aXRoIGZhaWx 1cmUgdG8gbWVldCBzZ21hIHJlcXVpcmVtZW50czIIEAAYgAQYogQyBRAAGO8FMggQABiABBiiBDI FEAAY7wVIo- wBUJ4XWN3FAXABeACQAQCYAeYHoAGcL6oBDjAuMTYuNS4xLjAuMS4xuAEDyAEA- AEBmAIUoAKRH8ICDhAAGIAEGLADGIYDGIoFwgIIEAAYsAMY7wXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICCBAA GKIEGIkFwgIKECEYoAEYwwQYCsICBBAhGAqYAwCIBgGQBgaSBwYxLjcuMTKgB5N5sgcGMC43LjE yuAfmHg&sclient=gws-wiz-serp 4) Reneau, Annie Forgotten' water harvesting system transforms 'barren wasteland' into thriving farmland. 2025- 01-04 5) Hydroinfiltrator rainwater harvesting system on soil moisture. October 2023 Geoderma 6) Turlock Irrigation District’s (TID) Project Nexus https://www.tid.org/current-projects/project-nexus/ 7) U.S. Weather Bureau Technical Paper No. Rainwater Harvesting Copyright © 2025 https://harmonyfarm.com/rainwater-harvesting/ 8) Hadhazy, Adam San Joaquin Valley sinking November 19th, 2024 https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/11/groundwater-pumping-drives-rapid-sinking-in- california#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20shows%20land,year%20between%202006%20and%2 02022. Page | 314
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R01-04Page 3155) Hydroinfiltrator rainwater harvesting system on soil moisture. October 2023 Geoderma 6) Turlock Irrigation District’s (TID) Project Nexus https://www.tid.org/current-projects/project-nexus/ 7) U.S. Weather Bureau Technical Paper No. Rainwater Harvesting Copyright © 2025 https://harmonyfarm.com/rainwater-harvesting/ 8) Hadhazy, Adam San Joaquin Valley sinking November 19th, 2024 https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/11/groundwater-pumping-drives-rapid-sinking-in- california#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20shows%20land,year%20between%202006%20and%2 02022. Page | 314