Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) has instituted groundwater rates for Water Year 2024 Oct. 1- Sept 30, 2024) The Combined Rural Communities, and Stakeholders worked together with the Board of Directors to decide on the updated rates for 2024. The approved penalty Rates are as follows: Tier 1 Penalty Rate $150.00 Tier 2 Penalty Rate $250.00 Prohibited Tier Remains $500.00

The Greater Kaweah will evaluate how the Kaweah Subbasin’s groundwater health impacts the local environment and the extent of groundwater dependent ecosystems. Strategies will be developed to maintain these ecosystems.

A top producer of fruit and fiber, agriculture in the Kaweah Subbasin depends on groundwater. The Greater Kaweah will be developing groundwater management strategies to maintain agriculture’s strength and viability.

Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) is taking place March 10-16 in 2024! An annual observance established in 1999 to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater, the event is also a platform to encourage yearly water well testing and well maintenance, and the promotion of policies impacting groundwater quality and supply.