The landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires some of the state's thirstiest areas to form local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and submit long-term plans by Jan. 31 for keeping aquifers healthy. It's a major shift and arguably the most important new California water law in 50 years. Here are some key things to know about the groundwater situation in California and how the law will impact the state.
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Groundwater sustainability plans deadline approaches