Memorandum
Date: June 5, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors, serving as the Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District
From: Dr. Pawan Upadhyay, Director, and Todd Abbott, Program Coordinator, Water Resources Department
Subject: Consent Agenda Item for June 23, 2026.
(Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District) Approve the award of the "Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey of Lake County's Groundwater Basins" project to Geophysical Imaging Partners Inc., in the amounts of $300,000, and authorize the Water Resources Director to sign and execute the contracts between the Lake County Watershed Protection District and Geophysical Imaging Partners Inc.
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Water Resources Department requests that the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Directors of the Lake County Watershed Protection District (District), approve the award of contract to Geophysical Imaging Partners Inc. for the Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey of Lake County's Groundwater Basins projects in the amounts of $300,000. Funding for this project is provided by the California Natural Resources Agency and will support management of groundwater basins in Lake County, California.
Groundwater is a crucial resource to the county, supporting the region's agricultural, ecological, and residential water needs. This invaluable resource sustains local farming operations, contributes to natural ecosystems, and provides reliable water access to households and communities. However, prolonged drought conditions, increased demand from growing populations, and the far-reaching impacts of climate change, including more intense weather patterns and reduced surface water availability, create ongoing challenges for sustainable groundwater management. Addressing these issues requires a proactive approach that balances water usage with long-term conservation efforts, leverages scientific data, and engag...
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