Kings Subbasin Coordination
Map of the Kings Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies
The North Fork Kings GSA developed its Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) in collaboration with the other GSAs within the Kings Subbasin. The seven GSAs have established a formal coordination agreement to ensure alignment in achieving long-term groundwater sustainability across the subbasin.
Kings Subbasin Coordination Agreement
The coordination agreement includes:
- a description of a single point of contact for the basin
- establishes procedures for resolving conflict
- ensures multiple GSAs use the same data and methodologies for assumptions in the GSPs
- describes a coordinated management system
The CA Department of Water Resources outlines the three options for developing and implementing Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) in a subbasin. According to the law, a GSP may:
- Be a single GSP developed and implemented by one GSA covering the entire subbasin OR
- Be a single GSP developed and implemented by multiple GSAs covering the entire subbasin OR
- Be multiple GSPs developed and implemented by multiple GSAs under a formal coordination agreement covering the entire subbasin
The Kings Subbasin GSAs operate under Option 3, with each agency submitting and implementing its own Groundwater Sustainability Plan in alignment with the coordination agreement.
Close coordination between the North Fork Kings GSA and the six other GSAs in the Kings Subbasin is essential for a unified approach toward groundwater sustainability. From GSPs to programs, it all takes coordination. Through joint planning, the Kings Subbasin GSAs tackle challenges and meet state requirements to maintain our approved GSP and retain local control over groundwater management.
| “DWR commented directly that one of the main reasons we were approved was the coordination between our GSPs and the individual GSAs. That was evident in the effort that went into each GSA putting together a GSP that was consistent with the others on the primary issues,” stated Ronnie Samuelian, the Kings Subbasin Point of Contact. |
Hear more about the work that goes into maintaining a unified effort in sustainable groundwater management in the Kings Subbasin by watching the video above.