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Lookout Santa Cruz: Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency considers whether its use of groundwater is sustainable
Published on November 18, 2025
The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency is undergoing a review to make sure it’s not depleting its groundwater, as required by state water regulations.The Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin provides drinking water to both the Scotts Valley Water Distr…
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency Seeks well owner representative alternative to serve on Board of Directors
Published on November 18, 2025
(Nov. 18, 2025) SCOTTS VALLEY, CA – The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) today announced it has a board vacancy for a Well Owner Representative Alternate and applications are now being accepted for the position. The public agency, formed i…
Press Release: Periodic Evaluation Begins
Published on November 13, 2025
Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency begins groundwater sustainability plan first periodic evaluationREPORT IS DUE TO CA DEPT. OF WATER RESOURCES IN JANUARY 2027(Nov. 12, 2025) SCOTTS VALLEY, CA – The Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGWA) announc…
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Published on April 29, 2025
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