Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee meeting
The Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee (GSPAC) will meet Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 1:30 pm.
One can attend and participate in this meeting online. Information on how to join the meeting virtually can be found on the agenda.
All Videos, agendas, and any meeting materials for GSPAC are available on the GSPAC's agendas and minutes webpage.
This is the fifth meeting of the GSPAC. Key agenda items for the November 12th GSPAC meeting include:
- Approval of October 8th Meeting Minutes,
- Review and discuss the Final Draft of the Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Plan,
- Review of Frequently Asked Questions,
- Appointment of an Ad-Hoc Work Group to evaluate possible management tools and policy actions related to the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP),
- Receive presentations and discussion on strategies for addressing climate change in the GSP by the Department of Water Resources and climate experts at the Pepperwood Institute and U.S. Geological Survey, and
- Receive revised Draft Section 3 of the GSP and a summary of comments received on Draft Sections 4 and 5 of the GSP.
The Napa County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (NCGSA) appointed the GSPAC on June 9, 2020, to advise the NCGSA Board of Directors on the preparation of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP), with policies and recommendations to manage the groundwater within the Napa Valley Groundwater Subbasin to ensure its long-term protection and availability. Working with staff, consultants, and a facilitator in a public forum, the GSPAC is tasked to submit a recommended GSP to the NCGSA Board of Directors for consideration no later than November 1, 2021.
Visit this link for additional information on the GSA and Sustainable Groundwater Management.