Learn More About SGMA

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Do you rely on a well for irrigation or drinking water? The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is changing how California manages its groundwater - and it’s important for you to know what that looks like for your region!

Funded by the Department of Water Resources URCTA Program, CAFF is working with UC ANR Small Farms Team and the UC Davis Legal Clinic to support farmers in understanding the Groundwater Sustainability Plans being implemented around the state. See below for resources, upcoming events, and updates on this work. If you have any questions specific to your farm, reach out to [email protected] or call 559-424-3667 with questions.

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The Farmer's Guide to Understanding Sacramento Groundwater Plans

How does SGMA work in Sacramento County? Learn more about sustainable groundwater use in our regional subbasins with this brief guide!

Free Guide: Understanding the Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan

Learn more about how SGMA works in Yolo County, and how it will affect your farm/ranch now and in the future!

Meet our Regional Groundwater Staff

CAFF Groundwater Contractors

Cheetah Tchudi

Cheetah Tchudi

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, Butte

Cheetah brings a diverse skillset and knowledge base in the fields of agronomy and conservation

Jesse Trace

Jesse Trace

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, San Luis Obispo

Supporting local, resilient, land-based communities

Lan Ngo

Lan Ngo

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, Yolo/Solano/Sacramento

Supporting small farmers in the face of changing groundwater access

Reyna Yagi

Reyna Yagi

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, Sonoma

Farmer-to-Farmer groundwater liaison working on-the-ground with farms

Rogelio Ponce Jr.

Rogelio Ponce Jr.

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, Monterey

Rogelio Ponce Jr. is a third-generation farmer from Watsonville, CA. Born and raised in the area, he...

Sadie Morris

Sadie Morris

Groundwater Community Engagement Contractor, Tehama

Farmer-to-farmer groundwater liaison for Tehama County