SGMA is often described as a long-term groundwater planning law. In practice, it shows up as a series of real-world changes that farmers are already navigating. Implementation is not a single moment or mandate. It is a rolling process that plays out differently across regions, shaped by data gaps, local capacity, infrastructure limits, and the pace of coordination. Understanding what SGMA means for California farmers requires looking beyond policy language and focusing on how

If you’ve never heard of SGMA, you’re not alone. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act was passed in California in 2014 to address...

Why I Stepped Into This Work People ask me why I’ve taken on SGMA work when I already had a full, meaningful life walking alongside...