Background

The District is pleased to bring forward the On-Farm Recharge Program. This is a cost recovery program for growers that can recharge surface water between November 1st and April 30th.

• Lifted Diversions – Landowners will receive payment of $80 per acre-foot of measured net recharge and a groundwater credit equal to 50% of the measured net recharged volume. For example, if 100 acre-feet are recharged, the landowner will receive compensation of $8,000 ($80/AF x 100AF) and a 50 acre-feet groundwater credit and the District will benefit by 50 acre-feet.
• Gravity Diversions – Landowners will receive payment of $25 per acre-foot of measured net recharge and a groundwater credit equal to 50% of the measured net recharged volume. For example, if 100 acre-feet are recharged, the landowner will receive compensation of $2,500 ($25/AF x 100AF) and a 50 acre-feet groundwater credit and the District will benefit by 50 acre-feet.

For questions and inquires please reach out to:

Gianna O'Day

Associate Engineer

goday@sewd.net

(209) 639-5097

Documents

If you are ready to sign up now, please fill out the Intent to Divert Surface Water Application below and return to the district by mail or email.

In addition the following documents may be beneficial when deciding if your crop is right for flood-MAR.