[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SACRAMENTO GROUNDWATER AUTHORITY

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                             HON. AMI BERA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Sacramento 
Groundwater Authority on celebrating their 20th anniversary and their 
continued commitment to managing water resources in the Sacramento 
region.
  The Sacramento Groundwater Authority (SGA) was formed in 1998 to 
manage the groundwater basin located north of the American River and is 
made up of the major water agencies and water users in the region. One 
of the first groundwater management agencies of its kind, SGA's work 
has been instrumental to implementing the Water Forum Agreement of 2000 
which aims to provide a reliable and safe water supply for Sacramento 
through 2030. SGA is committed to balancing the use of groundwater and 
surface water to meet regional needs, while reducing water diversions 
from the American River to protect the natural resources of the 
Sacramento community during times of dry water years.
  Over the last 20 years, SGA has coordinated with other authorities in 
the region to protect groundwater quality. Their achievements include 
developing and implementing a Groundwater Management Plan, and creating 
the Water Accounting Framework, which developed conjunctive use and 
groundwater banking programs that enhance the sustainability of the 
basin.
  I extend my sincere congratulations to the Sacramento Groundwater 
Authority for the great service it provides to Sacramento County and 
the State of California as they celebrate 20 years of operation. I wish 
them well in their continued efforts to provide quality water resource 
management for our region.

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