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CONSIDER APPROVAL
OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MONITORING PLAN FOR THE DEEP AQUIFERS |
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Meeting Date: |
December 15, 2025 |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt |
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David J. Stoldt |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: N/A |
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CEQA Compliance: This
action does not constitute a project as defined by the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378. |
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SUMMARY: The Deep Aquifers Study (Study) was prepared
by Montgomery and Associates in April 2024 for the SVBGSA and collaborative
funding partners[1] to address crucial questions
regarding the geology and hydrogeology of the Salinas Valleys Deep Aquifers
and provide a scientific basis for sustainable management.
As defined in the Study, the Deep
Aquifers are present within portions of the 180/400-Ft. Aquifer Subbasin, the
Monterey Subbasin, the Seaside Subbasin and the Forebay Subbasin, all located
within the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin.
The Study provided recommendations
for the monitoring of the Deep Aquifers, and, in cooperation with the various
agencies, MCWRA has developed a Monitoring Plan for the Deep Aquifers
(Monitoring Plan) to cover the entire Deep Aquifers extent across multiple groundwater management jurisdictions.
The Monitoring Plan considers and includes monitoring activities that are
already being conducted and data that is collected by the various agencies,
including the District, and will be evaluated annually to consider future
actions.
Monitoring,
data collection, reporting, and sharing of information among the parties are
essential activities that support sound and sustainable groundwater management
decisions. Each party to this MOU relies upon
the monitoring activities of the other parties to help inform groundwater
management decisions.
RECOMMENDATION: The General Manager recommends the
Board authorize its General Manager to sign the MOU as provided in Exhibit 10-A.
EXHIBITS
10-A Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) Monitoring Plan for the Deep Aquifers
[1] The Deep Aquifers Study collaborative funding partners were SVBGSA, MCWRA. MCWDGSA, County of Monterey, Alisal Water Company, California Water Service, Castroville Community Services District, City of Salinas, and Irrigated Agriculture.
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