Industry Alert

SGMA Affects ~88% of California's Irrigated Acres

If you farm in those basins, your GSA sets reporting rules you must meet every year

References include DWR's SGMA Best Management Practices, basin‑prioritization results, GSP annual‑report guidance, and State Water Board reporting/fees and enforcement materials.

Affects 88% of CA Farms
Fines can reach $500/day
The Problem

$500 per day

in potential SGMA noncompliance fines

- Missing GSA/Board reporting deadlines risks penalties or state intervention.

- Manual logs lead to inaccurate extraction data vs. required electronic reporting.

- Uncalibrated/out‑of‑spec meters jeopardize reporting accuracy under BMP protocols.

- Many growers aren't sure which GSA/basin rules apply. (DWR provides the SGMA Portal/Data Viewer to check.)

- SGMA implementation is ongoing; probation and reporting can expand.

RM Solution

Finally, a proven SGMA compliance process built for California agriculture.

Typical ROI comes from eliminating compliance penalties, preventing over-pumping, and reducing admin hours — savings can reach thousands annually.

- This free checklist breaks SGMA compliance into seven clear, actionable steps that align with state and GSA rules.

- Covers meter spec verification, data logging, reporting deadlines, and audit readiness.

- Built from DWR's Best Management Practices and real GSA reporting requirements.

- Helps you identify your basin, GSA, and applicable rules quickly.

- Includes steps for electronic reporting compliance and record retention.

7 clear compliance steps
Thousands in savings annually
Trusted by hundreds of companies and customers
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