DWR Accepting Comments on Draft Subsidence Management Document by ACWA Staff Jul 25, 2025 Water News SACRAMENTO – For almost a century, parts of California have been gradually sinking, impacting critical infrastructure and the communities who rely on it. Recognizing this challenge, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released a draft Best Management Practices document for public comment that will help local water agencies address this growing concern and support groundwater reliant communities. Once finalized following public review, the document will serve as a guide for groundwater managers on the basics of subsidence, how to best manage it, and available technical assistance. This document does not replace any existing, local, state, or federal regulations, but serves as a resource that local agencies can add to their water management toolkit. DWR is accepting public comments on the draft Best Management Practices document until Sept. 22. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit comments and attend upcoming in-person meetings held in Delano on Sept. 9, Clovis on Sept. 10 and Willows on Sept. 11. These meetings will include an overview of the draft document and serve as a venue to ask questions and provide public comments. More information can be found on DWR’s Public Notice webpage and a DWR news release.
