Water Resources

Glenn Groundwater Authority Long-Term Funding (2024)

The Glenn Groundwater Authority (GGA) is embarking on a long-term funding strategy to fund Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation and administration. 

2024

The GGA has re-initiated its intent to update its long-term fees beginning in fiscal year 2024/2025.  The information developed during 2023 can be accessed by clicking the link below; however, new information is being prepared in 2024.  

Glenn Groundwater Authority fee update postcard

To see the full postcard, please click on the link below.

Outreach Postcard (English) (May 2024)  │ Outreach Postcard (Spanish) (May 2024)

Glenn Groundwater Authority Fee Notice

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Public Outreach Meetings

  • Public outreach meeting are scheduled for July 2024 │  Meeting Flyer  │  Meeting Presentation
    • July 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Willows City Council Chambers, 201 N. Lassen St., Willows, CA 95988
    • July 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Jacinto Grange, 7254 County Road 39, Glenn, CA 95943
    • July 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Glenn Success Square Conference Center, 131 E. Walker St., Orland, CA 95963

Public Hearing

A public hearing to consider adoption of the proposed fee has been scheduled for August 5, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Glenn County Planning & Community Development Services Agency Conference Room located at 225 N. Tehama St., Willows, CA 95988.

Glenn Groundwater Authority Fee Report

Glenn Groundwater Authority Fee Policy

The GGA Fee Policy includes information on the user classification definitions, user classification change request process, and multiple use variance request process.  

User classification definitions are as follows:

  • Dryland User Class – includes parcels within the GGA service area that are considered open space, natural habitat, vacant, dryland farmed or rangeland.  Parcels included in this user class have very low groundwater use.  This would include parcels that have no groundwater wells or have wells for stock water use or low domestic use only on large parcels consisting of 10 acres or more.  This may include parcels located within surface water service area boundaries who have opted out of receiving surface water deliveries or do not use surface water at any time.
  • Surface Water User Class – includes parcels within the GGA service area that use surface water as a primary source of water but may include conjunctive use.  Parcels that are within the service district boundary of surface water district will have the opportunity to be classified in the Surface Water User fee category if they provide information to GGA confirming the parcel uses surface water when it is available.  A one-time verification of this information shall be provided by August 5, 2024, in order to be categorized in the Surface Water User fee category initially.  If no such affirmative proof of surface water use is provided, the parcel shall be classified in the Groundwater user fee category.  
  • Groundwater User Class – includes parcels within the GGA service area that use groundwater.  These parcels will typically have a well(s) on the parcel serving as the primary source of water supply for residential and/or irrigation water uses.  Includes parcels located within surface water provider service areas that have opted out of using surface water and/or do not use surface water when its available.  
  • Urban Area User Class – includes parcels within incorporated cities, located within the GGA service area that pay fees to the GGA directly through an annual payment plan.  If urban parcels are billed for GGA fees through a local SGMA Fee process users would be charged based on water source (per groundwater or surface water definitions above).
     

Glenn Groundwater Authority User Classification Change Request

This form may be completed by a landowner requesting to change the classification associated with a parcel within the Glenn Groundwater Authority (GGA). Each parcel within the GGA has been assigned a single user classification. Landowners may request reclassification of their parcel(s) consistent with the GGA fee policy based on the following circumstances: (1) parcel is classified improperly (not in correct user class); (2) parcel fee assessment amount is incorrect (based on acreage inaccuracy or incorrect user classification); or (3) parcel land use has changed requiring the parcel to be reclassified into a different user class. 

 

Electronic submission is preferred; however, if a printed copy of the form is needed, you may download the form or pick up a copy of the form at 225 N. Tehama St., Willows, CA 95988. 

 

Following submittal of the form, staff will review the request and respond within 15 business days. 

   GGA user classification change QR code

Glenn Groundwater Authority Multiple Use Variance Request 

This form may be completed by a landowner requesting multiple uses be assigned to a single parcel within the Glenn Groundwater Authority (GGA). Each parcel within the GGA has been assigned an initial single user classification. Landowners may request a multiple use variance in which a parcel may be classified in more than one user classification. The multiple use variance request must account for a minimum of 20 percent of the parcel’s total acreage.  

 

The landowner is responsible for providing sufficient information that could support the delineation of parcels into the appropriate user classifications based on the current definitions. 

 

Approved changes will take effect the following fiscal year (July 1).

 

A non-refundable application fee of not less than $200 will be levied by the GGA to process Multiple Use Variance Request Applications. Should the processing of the application take more than two hours of staff time, the applicant will be responsible for costs for additional time and materials to continue processing the variance request.  Approved changes will not be effective until all fees have been paid in full.

 

Electronic submission is preferred; however, if a printed copy of the form is needed, you may download the form or pick up a copy of the form at 225 N. Tehama St., Willows, CA 95988. 

 

Following submittal of the form, staff will review the request and respond within 30 business days. 

   GGA multiple use variance QR code

Glenn Groundwater Authority Surface Water User Verification

This form may be completed by a landowner wishing to confirm a parcel uses surface water when it is available.

 

Parcels that are within the service district boundary of surface water district have the opportunity to be classified in the Surface Water User fee category if they provide information to GGA confirming the parcel uses surface water when it is available. For the initial classification, In order to be classified in the Surface Water User category, information verifying surface water use must be provided to the GGA by August 5, 2024. If no such affirmative proof of surface water use is provided to the GGA, the parcel shall be classified in the Groundwater User fee category.

 

Examples of information to verify surface water use could include maps and water applications, or similar documents.

 

Electronic submission is preferred; however, if a printed copy of the form is needed, you may download the form or pick up a copy of the form at 225 N. Tehama St., Willows, CA 95988. 

   Surface Water Verification From QR code

 

Visit the GGA Meeting pages for additional information.

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GGA Long-Term Funding (2023)

GGA Long-Term Funding (2019)