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The SGMA Weekly

The SGMA Weekly

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Your weekly intelligence briefing on California groundwater. We attend 100+ board meetings so you don't have to. Every week, we break down the must-know decisions, trends of the valley, fee changes, water supply updates, and policy shifts from GSAs and water districts across the Central Valley and beyond. Produced by WaterOne.ai.

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Episodes
  • Record-Breaking March, Delta-Mendota's Big Win, and Seawater Intrusion Reality — Apr 13, 2026
    Apr 11 2026

    March 2026 shattered California temperature and drought records, wiping out snowpack and forcing districts to cut water runs short. Delta-Mendota exits state probation while Tule faces $12M in fees. And Salinas Valley modeling shows that even eliminating all ag pumping won't stop seawater intrusion by 2040.

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    10 mins
  • Lake Powell Nearing Power Pool, New Fees Statewide, and Amazon's Water Deal — Mar 30, 2026
    Mar 29 2026

    Lake Powell is projected to fall within ten feet of minimum power pool as Colorado River inflow drops to 52% of average. Groundwater fees are accelerating across California — from Paso Robles' new volumetric fee to Yolo's tiered structure to Fox Canyon's warning that assessments could rise "by a multiple." Plus: Amazon is paying to double recycled water storage in South Santa Clara County, golden mussel efforts expand across multiple agencies, and annual reports reveal a mixed picture of basin recovery.

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    AI can make mistakes. Check important info.

    WaterOne.ai (Mizu Analytics, Inc.) strives to provide timely, accurate, and reliable coverage of water, agriculture, and related issues. However, no guarantee is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. All content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided, and WaterOne disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this site. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.

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    11 mins
  • Exclusion Denials, Early Snowmelt, and Half a Billion in Infrastructure Funding — Mar 24, 2026
    Mar 23 2026

    The State Water Board just recommended denying every exclusion request in the Tule and Tulare Lake subbasins — and the legal pushback is already starting. Plus, the CVP opens at just 15% with snowpack well below normal, and a half-billion-dollar federal funding package lands for California's most critical water infrastructure.

    Read the full recaps at waterone.ai | Try Chat GSA for instant answers about your district

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    AI can make mistakes. Check important info.

    WaterOne.ai (Mizu Analytics, Inc.) strives to provide timely, accurate, and reliable coverage of water, agriculture, and related issues. However, no guarantee is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. All content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided, and WaterOne disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this site. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.

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    9 mins
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