AboutSanta Ynez River Water Conservation District (SYRWCD) has taken the lead for SGMA efforts in the Basin. As Coordinator for the three GSAs in this basin, SYRWCD is the main Basin contact for Department…
Western Management Area JPAThe Draft Final Endorsed WMA JPA Agreement was endorsed by the WMA GSA Committee at a public meeting held on August 23, 2023. The governing body for each of the WMA GSA member agencies are reviewing…
Central Management Area Groundwater Sustainability PlanGroundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Central Management Area of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin (ADOPTED JANUARY 3, 2022). Public Comment until April 16, 2022 on DWR Portal.
Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability PlanGroundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Eastern Management Area of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin (ADOPTED January 6, 2022). Public Comment until April 16, 2022 on DWR Portal.
Western Management Area Groundwater Sustainability PlanGroundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the Western Management Area of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin (ADOPTED JANUARY 5, 2022). Public Comment until April 16, 2022 on DWR Portal.
Basin AEM Survey Arial ElectroMagnetic Survey of the Basin was performed in 2020. The reports are completed.
Registration FormRegister as an Interested Party to receive updates from your local groundwater sustainability agency
Comment FormSubmit comments on documents open for public review or submit a general comment to the GSAs.
Community OutreachPresentation on water to WE WATCH and Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society on July 8, 2021 by Bill Buelow, PG, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District
Press Releases & Legal NoticesCounty of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District on behalf of the Groundwater Sustainabilty Agencies (GSAs) of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin publishes public…
Report Water Supply ShortageThe site is for Californians not served by a public water system who are experiencing problems with water supply from a groundwater well, surface water source or other source. You can report your…