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Managing surface and groundwater means managing uncertainty. Always be transparent with uncertainties in evaluations and project implementation. Trust doesn’t happen by accident. Yes, there are people that just don’t want to know but most of the pubic water users would rather hear the real story with a solution. Build the trust.
The best way to avoid significant and unreasonable groundwater conditions is to change our behavior before undesirable circumstances happen. Build groundwater management triggers into your strategy. Choosing warning thresholds gives you time to get the word out and make the right adjustments. Isn’t it nice to know that significant and unreasonable groundwater conditions will be something that you never experience?
Enhanced groundwater recharge accompanied with groundwater storage monitoring is more than half the solution. It is simple. It is fundamental! Give your aquifer a big gulp. Ahhhhh, that’s satisfying! Now, it’s time to balance the equation!
Northern California Republicans, Democrats and the Tea Party will be taking action to solve one of California’s most troubling water issues; refilling groundwater aquifers beneath the Central Valley breadbasket. It's the common community values that underlie our water solutions. Come and discoverthe thread that connects us with one another. Operation Unite® and KVMR 89.5 FM in Nevada City, California have scheduled a one to two hour broadcast today beginning at 6 PM PST. If outside the area, listen to the live stream broadcast at www.kvmr.org/player.
Operation Unite and KVMR 89.5 FM in Nevada City, California assembled the Republican Party, Democratic Party and Tea Party for a one and a half hour live broadcast round table focused on strategies for refilling the depleting Central Valley groundwater aquifers. The underlying focus of the round table was to discover the common community values that decisions are made by our political parties.
A Tea Party member made a very insightful statement. If our level of responsibility to one another was greater, we wouldn’t experience government taking over our lives. Everyone needs to be more engaged in problem solving. Empowerment of individuals will result in more self-sufficiency.
Republicans and Democrats, alike, agreed that reliable, sustainable and safe water supplies are our mutual goal. This can only be accomplished with fairness across the state. Republicans weigh in through accountability and Democrats rely on science and a holistic perspective.
All participants agreed that property rights are a consideration however fairness in its application is key to good decision making.
Due to the uncertainty of water forecasting and other unknowns, Republicans believe pro-active actions will narrow the gap between the painful consequences of water crisis and the outcomes that we embrace. Of course, the devil’s in the detail.
It is fundamentally important to engage all possible water stakeholders as potential Groundwater Sustainability Agency stakeholders. Representation of all public concerns from the beginning stages of agency development is critical to ensure that affected interests are considered in decisions. Anything short of this effort can potentially prevent formation of a vibrant and effective Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
A Groundwater Sustainability Agency grounded in science and a technical process is only half the picture. Needs and perceptions of society are also important because they also influence successful management.
Consider societal perceptions and needs. This will add built-in flexibility and transparency in how you operate your Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Built-in flexibility means a social process that supports adaptation and the goals of the Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Sounds like a recipe for success!
