Big Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Committee quorum fix
Summary
The county must file its annual groundwater report with the state by April 1 — a requirement Albaugh blasted as a costly burden and urged fighting if SGMA is ever proposed for other basins.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact beyond staff time, but Albaugh called SGMA compliance a major ongoing expense.
Groundwater users in Big Valley benefit from sustainable basin management.
Taxpayers shoulder staff costs; Albaugh argued the state mandate drains local resources.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — March 17, 2026
The county must file its annual groundwater report with the state by April 1 — a requirement Albaugh blasted as a costly burden and urged fighting if SGMA is ever proposed for other basins.
Board of Supervisors — January 27, 2026
An MOU amendment now lets alternates fill in for any absent committee member — including public members — so the joint Lassen-Modoc groundwater committee can actually meet.
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