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Santa Cruz County May Get 3 Groundwater Grants
Before funding is finalized, DWR is holding a public comment period will be open until February 21, at 5:00 p.m.
From DWR: The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Tuesday recommended three grants in Santa Cruz County totaling $4 million to help the development of state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans. Once finalized, the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) will receive $1 million, and the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA) and Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (PVWMA) will each receive $1.5 million. Funding for the grant comes from Proposition 1, passed by voters in 2014. Before funding is finalized, DWR is holding a public comment period will be open until February 21, at 5:00 p.m.
“We are very excited about the news from DWR," said Sierra Ryan, Water Resources Planner for Santa Cruz County, a member of both the SMGWA and MGA. “The Groundwater Sustainability Plans for our local basins are an important step toward securing our water future, and will consider programs and projects to improve water supply resiliency for residents, as well as benefit fish and wildlife. The grants will represent a significant reduction in the costs of developing these plans.”
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