County to become Groundwater Sustainability Agency

The County of San Diego will become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the San Luis Rey Valley Groundwater Basin, the San Pasqual Valley Groundwater Basin, and the San Diego River Valley Groundwater Basin.

A 5-0 San Diego County Board of Supervisors vote Aug. 3 adopted the resolution for the county to become a Groundwater Sustainability Agency for the three basins.

"I think it's important for the county to step up and play a major role," said Supervisor Dianne Jacob.

"These groundwater basins are important sources of water for a large number of San Diego County residents," said Supervisor...