Summary of GSP Documents
Northern and Central Delta-Mendota Regions –
Public Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan
The Northern & Central Delta-Mendota Region GSP Group has released its final draft of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP).
GSP Review Process
Final Draft Documents
The Northern & Central Delta-Mendota Region GSP Group has released its final draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). This GSP covers the Northern and Central Regions of the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.
Front End – Final Draft
Front End
The Front End provides an overview of accessibility and assistance options, and the plan table of contents.
Executive Summary – Final Draft
Executive Summary
The Executive Summary provides an overview of the plan document and the planning process.
Chapter One – Final Draft
Introduction
Chapter One describes the purpose of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP.) It describes the Delta-Mendota Subbasin, and presents the organization of the GSP.
Chapter Two – Final Draft
Plan Area
Chapter Two describes the area of the plan, discussing various planning efforts, including any appropriate areas such as: integrated regional water management, land use, habitat conservation, and other planning efforts.
Chapter Three – Final Draft
Governance and Administration
Chapter Three describes the governance structure overseeing GSA development and implementation.
Chapter Four – Final Draft
Outreach and Communication
Chapter Four describes the beneficial uses and users in the Plan Area. It explains the plan development, including the decision-making process, and comments received regarding the Plan.
Chapter Four explains the outreach undertaken, including noticing, opportunities for public engagement, methods for disseminating information and outreach to diverse social, cultural, and economic areas of the population.
Chapter Five – Final Draft
Basin Setting
Chapter Five provides the basin setting. It describes the Hydrogeologic Conceptual Model. The chapter includes information about groundwater conditions, water budgets, and management areas.
Chapter Six – Final Draft
Sustainable Management Criteria
Chapter Six describes sustainable management criteria. It details sustainability goals and thresholds.
Chapter Seven – Final Draft
Sustainability Implementation
Chapter Seven contains information about sustainability implementation, including projects and management actions, as well as monitoring activities.
Chapter Eight – Final Draft
Plan Implementation
Chapter Eight explains implementation of the Plan. Included in the chapter are implementation costs and funding sources, as well as descriptions of annual reports, and five-year assessment reports.
Chapter Nine – Final Draft
Technical Studies
Chapter Nine includes information from technical studies.
Appendices – Final Draft
Appendices
The plan includes a number of appendices to provide additional detail.
Participate
Public participation is an important part of the GSP process.
Have more questions about the GSP public comment process? Email the GSP Group staff.
View the calendar for upcoming meetings on the GSP development process throughout the Delta-Mendota Subbasin.