From Recordnet.com – There’s progress to report in the momentous task of ensuring that San Joaquin County and surrounding communities have enough water to meet anticipated needs for the next 20 years. Earlier this month, the Eastern San Joaquin Groundwater Authority — or ESJGWA, comprised of 16 area agencies including cities, counties and water districts — recommended that each of its member agencies adopt a mutually agreed upon Groundwater Sustainability Plan by Jan. 8. Each Groundwater Sustainability Plan should outline how the individual agency will achieve groundwater sustainability by 2040 and include measurable objectives and milestones in five-year increments. (more)