Delta-Mendota Review, Friant-Kern Subsidence, and Semitropic Penalties — Mar 16, 2026

This week: Delta-Mendota may escape State Water Board oversight — but a massive pumping data gap remains. State Water Contractors warn that 8-9 more inches of Friant-Kern Canal subsidence could eliminate 85% of delivery capacity. Semitropic adopts $500/AF penalties for budget exceedances. DWR scrutinizes Salinas Valley's deep aquifer plan. Golden mussels spread to MWD infrastructure. Santa Clara Valley releases a $10.3B capital plan. Plus: extraction penalty structures diverge across the valley, below-average snowpack squeezes outlooks, and April looms as a critical month for state oversight decisions.Read the full recaps at waterone.ai | Try Chat GSA for instant answers about your districtDisclaimer:AI can make mistakes. Check important info.WaterOne.ai (Mizu Analytics, Inc.) strives to provide timely, accurate, and reliable coverage of water, agriculture, and related issues. However, no guarantee is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. All content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided, and WaterOne disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this site. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.