Finances

The Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) was funded by contributions from member agencies until June 30, 2022. On July 25, 2022 the Board of Directors of the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) approved an ordinance authorizing the adoption of a groundwater sustainability fee. The fee is assessed on all groundwater users in the Sonoma Valley. For more information about the fee and the rate and fee study, go here.

Budget

The GSA Board of Directors must adopt its fiscal year budget 60 days before the end of the preceding fiscal year. The GSA maintains strict accountability of all funds and reports all receipts and disbursements on a bi-monthly basis. A certified public accountant audits the GSA annually.