Alignment
How MILR Supports SGMA
Aligning with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and the Basin's path to 2040.
The MILR Program is designed to work in concert with other SGMA efforts to achieve Basin sustainability. It supports the Basin's Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) and the goal of bringing the Basin into a sustainable condition by 2040.
GSP Alignment
Directly supports the Basin's Groundwater Sustainability Plan objectives and timelines.
Voluntary path
Provides a flexible, voluntary way to reduce pumping through land repurposing.
The 2040 Vision
By providing a pathway for voluntary repurposing and sustainability measures, the MILR Program helps ensure the Basin reaches its sustainability goals while supporting the local agricultural economy.