State Water Board Staff will be in Etna to Provide Updates & Assist Water Users: Feb. 25th

Water Resources Control Board meeting announcement:

State Water Board staff will be in Etna to provide updates and assist water users with local cooperative solutions for the 2025 irrigation season.

📅 Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Etna City Hall Chambers (442 Main Street, Etna, CA 96027)
Format: Presentation followed by Q&A and individual discussions

🎯 Purpose

To provide updates and assist water users with local cooperative solutions for the 2025 irrigation season
Focus on Scott River and Shasta River watersheds

⚠️ Important Updates for Groundwater Users

Emergency regulation metering requirement continues this year
New flexibility: Meters can now be installed at point of application (e.g., pivot) instead of only at wells
Limited funding is still available for:

Meters
New groundwater data sources

Deadline: April 15, 2025 for groundwater local cooperative solution submissions

📫 Stay Informed

For email updates: Sign up for “Scott-Shasta Drought” list through Water Boards’ Email Subscription Updates
Questions? Contact:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (916) 327-3113

This meeting appears to be an important opportunity for local water rights holders to understand new regulations and discuss cooperative solutions for water management in the upcoming irrigation season.

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