Public Outreach

Information about upcoming outreach events will be posted here as they are scheduled.  Check back regularly to state up to date on SGMA implementation within the Aliso Water District GSA and the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.

Public Notice for Temporary Water Right Permit Application of the Aliso Water District:  Aliso Water District filed a temporary water right permit application on August 26, 2022 to appropriate surface water flows for underground storage.  Pursuant to Water Code section 1428, subdivision (d), any interested person may file an objection to the temporary diversion and use of water, with copy to the Aliso Water District.  Objections are due by 4:30 p.m. October 7, 2022 and may be emailed to Shelby Witherby at Shelby.Witherby@waterboards.ca.gov.

• Notice of Temporary Permit Application T033324
• More information regarding Aliso Water District's Water Right Application

For more information and a better understanding of SGMA, please view the following links:

• Sustainable Groundwater Management Act FAQs (English)
• Preguntas más Frecuentes de la SGMA (Español)
• SGMA 101 Handout
• SGMA Program Guide (PDF)
• Grabación de audio – Qué es la Ley para el Manejo de la Sustentabilidad de las Aguas Subterráneas
• Video from Self-Help Enterprises ‒ "Rural Communities and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act"
• Video from Self-Help Enterprises – "Comunidades Rurales y La Ley del Manejo Sostenible del Agua subterránea" (en Español)
• Video from Self-Help Enterprises ‒ "SGMA and Groundwater Users Working Together"
• Video from Self-Help Enterprises – "SGMA y Trabajando Junto con los Usuarios de la Agua Subterránea" (en Español)

Previous Outreach Opportunities

Aliso WD Supports Madera County Resource Conservation Districts/Natural Resource Priorities:  The Aliso Water District participated in the Local Work Group on August 26, 2020 hosted by the Madera/Chowchilla, Coarsegold and Columbia Resource Conservations Districts. The work group focused on challenges facing Madera County, and highlighted natural resource priorities.  Read more about our support for the meeting and our support for these resource conservation districts.

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Groundwater Extraction Fees Held on June 16, 2020:  The Aliso Water District Board of Directors held a public hearing on a proposed groundwater extraction fee on June 16, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the District office or via video conference.  The proposed fee is intended to fund various projects to achieve groundwater sustainability.

• Proposition 218 Fee Study for Capital Projects (PDF)

Delta-Mendota SGMA Workshop Series:  A series of workshops were held throughout the Delta-Mendota Subbasin the week of May 20, 2019.  Attendees were able to provide input on the plans, participating in the future of water resources.  Download the flyer for more information.

Public Notice for Temporary Water Right Permit Application of the Aliso Water District:  Aliso Water District filed a temporary water right permit application on August 16, 2018 to appropriate surface water flows for underground storage.  Pursuant to Water Code section 1428, subdivision (d), any interested person may file an objection to the temporary diversion and use of water, with copy to the Aliso Water District.  Objections were due by November 12, 2018.

• Comment Period Instructions (PDF)
• More information regarding Aliso Water District's Water Right Application

Help Us Plan for the Future of Our Water Resources; Three Public Workshops Were Held in October 2018: Local agencies are developing groundwater sustainability plans to plan for the future of our groundwater resources.  Public workshops were held in October to educate stakeholders  on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), water budget and water models as it relates to the Delta-Mendota subbasin:

Download the flyers:  English (PDF); Spanish (PDF)

 

Additional Meeting Materials

• October 2018 - Undesirable Results Survey Worksheet (PDF)