LPV Watermaster
On July 10, 2023, the Santa Barbara Superior Court issued a statement of decision adopting a judgment in Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition, et al. v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Santa Barbara Sup. Ct. Case No. VENC100509700 (LPV Judgment). The LPV Judgment adjudicates all groundwater rights in the Las Posas Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin) and provides for the Basin’s sustainable management pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA).
The LPV Judgment appoints Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency (FCGMA) as the Watermaster to implement and administer the LPV Judgment. FCGMA remains responsible for implementing and complying with SGMA and the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency Act.
The Las Posas Valley Watermaster section of the FCGMA website hosts information and documents related to the LPV Judgment.
Upcoming Meetings
- The regularly scheduled meeting of the Las Posas Basin Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, is canceled (Cancellation Notice).
- The regularly scheduled meeting of the Las Posas Basin Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) on Thursday, February 19, 2026, is canceled (Cancellation Notice).
- The Board of Directors plans to hold a continued hearing on Wednesday, March 25, on the application of Green Hills Ranch, LLC to drill a new or replacement well in the LPV Basin (Public Notice).
- To review the initial hearing materials from Wednesday, January 28, 2026, click here and navigate to Agenda Item 17.
Please direct questions regarding the LPV Judgment to the Watermaster at LPV.Watermaster@venturacounty.gov.