Timelines

Montecito Groundwater Basin GSA

Current Status:

Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Formed, First Meeting Held April 29, 2019

2019-2023: Continued Community Engagement and Preparation of GSP

Link to more detailed: SCHEDULE

MGWB Process: Timeline Overview

  • 2015

    2015

    January 1 - SGMA Legislation takes effect

  • 2016

    2016

    October 19 - MWD Board directs staff to initiate GSA formation

  • 2017

    2017

    • Community Engagement (Public Workshops March & November)
    • Fall/Winter, MWD Board consideration of Resolution to establish GSA

  • 2018-19

    2018-19

    • Intent to form GSA (Resolution 2169 ) approved at Public Hearing, July 24, 2018
    • Basin Boundary Modification confirmed by DWR
    • MGWB reprioritized as "Medium" by DWR
    • MWD filed for GSA status
    • DWR designated MWD as GSA: Montecito Groundwater Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
    • GSA initiates GSP development

  • 2020-22

    2020-2022

    • GSA Conducts Regular Public Meetings
    • Grant Funding Secured & Projects Begun
    • Fee Study / Parcel Fee Implemented (Proposition 218 Process)
    • Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Preparation
    • Public Outreach Ongoing

  • 2023

    2023

    • GSP Administrative Draft available for public review and comment
    • GSP adoption by Board
    • GSP submittal to DWR for approval
    • Sustainability Projects ongoing (for example data collection and monitoring) 

  • 2023-25

    2023-25

    • DWR to review and determine completeness for GSP
    • Sustainability Projects Ongoing