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MOU for California Olive Ranch Access to Surface Water Project
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Requested Action(s)
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Request authorization for Deputy Director Jenson to sign attached MOU
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Financial Impact:
None
Background Information:
DWR Grant for Groundwater Sustainability implementation contains a funded project to work with Kirkwood Water District and the California Olive Ranch to gain access to surface water for irrigation purposes. Each gallon of surface water used is a direct reduction of groundwater pumped and adds surface water percolation for groundwater replenishment. This MOU is nonbinding and solely intended to show each parties commitment to get permitting and design in place at no cost to the District. Any Construction activities will be accompanied by required environmental documentation, legal review and landowner agreements that will be brought to the Board prior to initiating any permanent or binding activities.