Updated 11/20/20
Effective in 2020, the Board of Directors have elected to meet the 2nd Wednesday of every other month (as opposed to every 3rd month or once a quarter). This will increase the number of board meetings from 4 to 6. The board meetings will be scheduled in the odd months (Jan= 1, March=3, etc). There must be a quorum (majority) of board members that are planning on attending in order for the meeting to be held. An agenda will be posted (on this website) 72 hours in advance to confirm that the board meeting is to be held. Unless otherwise specified on the agenda notice, all board meeting will be held at the fire house, 129 Willow Rd, at 6:30 p.m.
Lower Swall Meadows - LSMWS Unconnected Lateral Increase of annual assessment. A public hearing was held on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the firehouse. The board of directors met after the public hearing and voted to implement the proposed increase and cost of living annual review for unconnected laterals. The original proposal can be view below under "most recent notices". The resolutions can also be viewed below under "resolutions" (19-03 and 19-04).
SGMA - The CA DWR (Department of water resources) re-evaluated the owens valley groundwater basin and has made a preliminary change from High to Low priority. This could have significant impact on our requirement to build a GSP (Ground Water management Plan). As a review, we are mandated by SGMA law to enforce all recommendation that come out of the plan that are specific to Swall Meadows. A final disposition of the re-classification is expected in July. The Board of Directors of the WCCSD is in support of the re-classification, wrote a letter stating their position, and sent it to the DWR prior to the deadline for public comment. Click <here> to view the letter sent.
Premium Energy Proposal Amendment
Premium Energy initially submitted a proposal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that included 3 reservoirs above Swall Meadows on Wheeler Ridge. WCCSD Board of Directors voted that the District's official position is in opposition to this project moving forward.
As of 5/20 - it was discovered that Premium Energy has modified their application to no longer include the 3 dams on Wheeler Ridge but their new proposal is to locate them on the White Mountains.
Click here to view the original letter sent to FERC in opposition of the initial proposal.
Click here to view the complete original proposal.
Click here to view an email from the BOD to all WCCSD customers outside of the 93514 and 93546 zip codes.
Click here to view the new amended proposal moving the 3 dams from Wheeler Ridge to the White Mountains.
SGMA - Sustainable Ground Water Management Act. It may have significant financial impact on our District. For complete details, view the State's website at: http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/
Good Water Conservation Practices are at the bottom of this page!
Effective in 2020, the Board of Directors have elected to meet the 2nd Wednesday of every other month (as opposed to every 3rd month or once a quarter). This will increase the number of board meetings from 4 to 6. The board meetings will be scheduled in the odd months (Jan= 1, March=3, etc). There must be a quorum (majority) of board members that are planning on attending in order for the meeting to be held. An agenda will be posted (on this website) 72 hours in advance to confirm that the board meeting is to be held. Unless otherwise specified on the agenda notice, all board meeting will be held at the fire house, 129 Willow Rd, at 6:30 p.m.
Lower Swall Meadows - LSMWS Unconnected Lateral Increase of annual assessment. A public hearing was held on Saturday June 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the firehouse. The board of directors met after the public hearing and voted to implement the proposed increase and cost of living annual review for unconnected laterals. The original proposal can be view below under "most recent notices". The resolutions can also be viewed below under "resolutions" (19-03 and 19-04).
SGMA - The CA DWR (Department of water resources) re-evaluated the owens valley groundwater basin and has made a preliminary change from High to Low priority. This could have significant impact on our requirement to build a GSP (Ground Water management Plan). As a review, we are mandated by SGMA law to enforce all recommendation that come out of the plan that are specific to Swall Meadows. A final disposition of the re-classification is expected in July. The Board of Directors of the WCCSD is in support of the re-classification, wrote a letter stating their position, and sent it to the DWR prior to the deadline for public comment. Click <here> to view the letter sent.
Premium Energy Proposal Amendment
Premium Energy initially submitted a proposal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that included 3 reservoirs above Swall Meadows on Wheeler Ridge. WCCSD Board of Directors voted that the District's official position is in opposition to this project moving forward.
As of 5/20 - it was discovered that Premium Energy has modified their application to no longer include the 3 dams on Wheeler Ridge but their new proposal is to locate them on the White Mountains.
Click here to view the original letter sent to FERC in opposition of the initial proposal.
Click here to view the complete original proposal.
Click here to view an email from the BOD to all WCCSD customers outside of the 93514 and 93546 zip codes.
Click here to view the new amended proposal moving the 3 dams from Wheeler Ridge to the White Mountains.
SGMA - Sustainable Ground Water Management Act. It may have significant financial impact on our District. For complete details, view the State's website at: http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/
Good Water Conservation Practices are at the bottom of this page!
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Resolutions
19-05 change annual audit to every 3 years 19-04 unconnected lateral cost of living annual eval 19-03 Unconnected lateral fee increase 19-02 Unconnected lateral delinquent policy 19-01 lafco boundary adj 18-04 penalty policy 18-01 Fire relief 18-02 LSMWS conn fee chg 18-03 LSMWS cost living chg 1201 - Hilltop Fees 1202 - Non-Pymt Penalty 0401 - Leakage Relief Procedure 2016 - Revised Fee Updates 2017 - Hilltop Pricing Updates 2017-Backflow Inspection |
Scheduled Board Meetings
Jan 6, 2020 March 11, 2020 May 13, 2020 July 8, 2020 Sept 9, 2020 Nov 11, 2020 Jan 9,2019 Jan 28, 2019 (Executive) Apr 10,2019 July 10, 2019 Oct 9, 2019 Nov 19, 2019 (special) Dec 9, 2019 (special) |
Board meeting dates are subject to changed based on the availability of sufficient board members. Board meeting Agendas are now posted via a hot link of the proposed date and are also posted on the community bulletin board no later than 24 hours prior to the board meeting.
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OUTDOOR CONSERVATION TIPS
- Do not use water to wash off hard surfaces like asphalt or walkways unless there is a health hazard. Sweep with a broom.
- All hoses should be equipped with automatic shut-off nozzles. - Install drip irrigation system with "smart" timer controllers. - Water in early mornings (before 9:00 a.m.) or later in the afternoon (after 5:00 p.m.) to reduce evaporation. - Don't water on windy days - Check irrigation system frequently for leaks and errant sprayers. - Avoid or minimize lawns - Plant drought-resistant varieties. Many are native - Place mulch or other material to reduce evaporation. - Do not overfill pools or spas. Use a cover to reduce evaporation. - Wash your pet in an area that needs watering. |
INDOOR CONSERVATION TIPS
- Immediately fix any leaks in faucets or toilets.
- You can check a leaky toilet by simply placing food coloring or any type of dye inside the reservoir. If the color leaks into the bowl without flushing you have a leak! - Choose a quick shower over a bath. - Turn off the water while lathering with soap and shampoo. In the shower and at the sink. - Reduce shower time by even a few minutes daily. - Run only full loads in the dishwasher or clothes washer. - Avoid the garbage disposal. Use the trash can or compactor. - Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. - Choose water efficient toilets. |
Sustainable Ground Water Management Act - SGMA
In September of 2014, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed a three-bill package known as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act:
- Establishes a definition of “sustainable groundwater management”
- Requires that a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) be adopted for the most important groundwater basins in California
- Establishes a timetable for adoption of Groundwater Sustainability Plans
- Empowers local agencies to manage basins sustainably
- Establishes basic requirements for Groundwater Sustainability Plans
- Provides for a limited state role
The building or creation of the GSP and the implementation of the findings that come out of the GSP may have significant financial impact for our water district. The following is a summary thus far.
1. WCCSD is within the Owens Valley Groundwater Basin District
2, In order to build a Groundwater Sustainability Plan you must be a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA). There are currently 4 agencies that have filed with the State within the Owens Valley Basin.
A. Inyo County
B. Mono County
C. The City of Bishop
D. The Tri-Valley Water Management District
3. The deadline for implementation of the GSP is January 31, 2022.
4. Ideally, there will be one plan submitted for the Owens Valley Basin. Therefore, the four GSA's must work together so their plans come together in a cohesive manner.
5. The State has the authority to reject the GSP.
6. Estimates on building a plan is $1,000,000. It includes hydrology studies and environmental impact reports.
7. A grant can be requested from the State to help off-set the cost. There will be a 50% match on all funds.
8. Only one grant will be allowed per basin. (e.g. within the Owens Valley).
9. Members (as dictated by the State) within the Owens Valley Basin are:
1. BIG PINE CSD
2. CITY OF BISHOP
3. COUNTY OF INYO
4. COUNTY OF MONO
5. EASTERN SIERRA CSD
6. INDIAN CREEK-WESTRIDGE CSD
7. LONE PINE CSD
8. KEELER CSD
9 . SIERRA HIGHLANDS CSD
10. SIERRA NORTH CSD
11. STARLITE CSD
12. TRI-VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
13. WHEELER CREST CSD
10. Potential interest parties that could become involved in building the GSP.
1. Agricultural Businesses
2. Disadvantaged Communities Not Already Represented
3. Domestic Well Owner Groups
4. Environmental Organizations
5. Environmental Users
6. Federal Agencies
7. Mutual Water Companies
8. Non-Agricultural Businesses with private wells
9. Public Water Systems
10. State Agencies
11. Tribes
12. Others as set forth in SGMA section 10727.8
The full financial impact has yet to be determined but it could be significant. We will keep you updated on SGMA activities as they unfold. The following are some maps on the Owens Valley Basin. Please feel free to view the State's website at: http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/ for more complete information.
