Groundwater Sustainability Plan
Introduction
The Kings Subbasin is located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley with the majority of surface water being supplied from the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NKGSA) is one of seven GSAs within the Kings Groundwater Subbasin (DWR Bulletin 118: 5-022.8). Through its various surface water resources and several decades of proactive groundwater recharge activities, this portion of the Kings Basin have not experienced significant overdraft conditions experienced elsewhere in the basin. Drought and other challenges, however, have contributed to a gradual decline in overall groundwater conditions that will be address through development of a sustainability plan for the North Kings region.
Objectives
The Kings Subbasin is located in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley with the majority of surface water being supplied from the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NKGSA) is one of seven GSAs within the Kings Groundwater Subbasin (DWR Bulletin 118: 5-022.8). Through its various surface water resources and several decades of proactive groundwater recharge activities, this portion of the Kings Basin have not experienced significant overdraft conditions experienced elsewhere in the basin. Drought and other challenges, however, have contributed to a gradual decline in overall groundwater conditions that will be address through development of a sustainability plan for the North Kings region.
Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan Public Review
The North Kings GSA has prepared a draft groundwater sustainability plan (GSP) that is ready for public review. The official 60 day written public comment period will conclude at the end of the day on October 18, 2019. The North Kings GSA will hold a Public Hearing on November 21, 2019 to consider the adoption of the GSP.
The draft of the GSP can be downloaded here:
Full Document
How to Submit Comments
Written comments can be submitted during the 60-day written comment period ending on October 18, 2019 using methods identified below. Verbal comments can be provided during upcoming North Kings GSA board meetings and at the November 21, 2019 public hearing. It is preferred that submitted comments be concise and include the appropriate GSP reference (section and page number).
