Gain a deeper understanding of Monterey County’s most important water issues and learn how advocacy groups are helping fight seawater intrusion, collect data on wells and other vital measures at work.
Review these extensive reports and documents from the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, Monterey County Water Resources Board, and more, collected here and available for download.
Castroville & Eastside Canals and Alternatives Preliminary Feasibility Study – February 2026
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The Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Monterey County Water Resources Agency have released a feasibility study reviewing the current permits for the Castroville and Eastside canals and describing various alternative scenarios to divert surface water from the Salinas River.
New Seawater Intrusion Protection (NSIP) Project – February 2026
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The New Seawater Intrusion Protection (NSIP) Project lists the following goals:
- Investigate potential source water that can be utilized to offset groundwater pumping.
- Identify and prioritize areas/users that could be served by potential sources – focused on demands in areas at risk of SWI.
- Identify infrastructure needs and siting for serving new users.
- Develop alternatives for paired source waters and infrastructure systems that will be used to estimate project costs.