The Two-Mile Line, a Court Win That Still Costs You, and a Reservoir Filling Early — Sep 14, 2026

State Water Board staff have proposed an interim plan for the Tule Subbasin whose first phase would halt pumping on every acre within at least two miles of the Friant-Kern Canal — and the agencies that would live under it have about seven weeks to put a local alternative in front of the Friant Water Authority. In Kings County, a judge told growers they're likely to win on the merits, then applied the pay-first rule and left the fees in place, with one carve-out that changes things for two GSAs. And DWR's latest position analysis has San Luis Reservoir filling early enough that 2026 carryover is at risk the moment the calendar turns.Also this week: the Modesto Sub-Basin's refined sustainable yield comes in 32,000 acre-feet below the number growers are currently allocated against, Napa County groundwater fee rates fall about 55%, Friant pulls its canal down ahead of schedule, and the evapotranspiration option takes its first board vote on the way out.Read the full recaps at waterone.ai | Try Chat GSA for instant answers about your district---AI can make mistakes. Check important info.WaterOne.ai (Mizu Analytics, Inc.) strives to provide timely, accurate, and reliable coverage of water, agriculture, and related issues. However, no guarantee is made as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. All content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or professional advice. Users are solely responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided, and WaterOne disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this site. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.