Groundwater Management Policy Principles

  • Mar 1, 2009
  • Policy Documents

In March 2009, ACWA released its “Policy Principles on “Groundwater Management,” calling for transparent and accountable statewide groundwater management.

The 12 policy principles call for responsible local management of groundwater resources, significant federal, state, regional, local and private investments in infrastructure and facilities, and improved groundwater management data, among other issues.

Suggested Resources

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Allocations for Groundwater Cleanup and Water Recycling Projects in the Budget Act

Agency: State Water Resources Control Board Subject: Proposed Plan to Utilize the Allocation from the Budget Act of 2021 for the […]

Groundwater Trading White Paper

Agency: California Water Commission Subject: ACWA Comments on A State Role in Supporting Groundwater Trading with Safeguards for Vulnerable Users: Findings […]

Comment Letter: 2022 Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program Draft Guidelines

Agency: Department of Conservation Subject: 2022 Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program Draft Guidelines Letter excerpt: The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) […]