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Board directs action to plan long-term for the ground water’s sustainability
By Janis Mork
January 21, 2013 (San Diego)- At the January 9th meeting of the San Diego Board of Supervisors, all five Supervisors voted to direct the chief administrative officer to work with Borrego Water District to design a plan to address the long-term sustainability of groundwater in the Borrego Valley and to report back with a potential recommendation.
The ordinance states that “…groundwater is being pumped at rates that exceed natural replenishment. This situation referred to as an ‘overdraft condition’ has existed for several decades…. It is the cumulative impact of all users that has resulted in this condition.” Furthermore, “an amendment [has been] proposed to the Groundwater Ordinance [for] the requirement that proposed private projects to fully offset their water use.”
At the meeting, a first reading of the groundwater ordinance amendment was read. On January 30, it will be read for a second time and be considered for adoption for the board.
To read the full overview of the ordinance, visit: http://sdcounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2 and click on “Board of Supervisors, Wednesday Meeting, January 9, 2013 Approved”
To view the statement of proceedings (in minutes), go to: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/bos/agenda/sop/ and click on “January 9 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors (Planning and Land Use)” under "Proceedings Date."
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