MLRP - Section 21 Recharge Project

The Section 21 Recharge Project is a multi-purpose groundwater recharge facility managed by the Westlands Water District in Huron, California. The project is designed to expand the district's capacity to improve local aquifers and support the sustainability objectives of the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. By increasing the land available for managed groundwater recharge, the project enables the region to capture and store excess surface water and flood flows during wet years through the use of percolation basins. This project is classified as a forecast with a posted date of August 18, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 221320. According to the Notice of Exemption filed in Fresno County on August 14, 2026, the project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 for existing facilities and 15304 for minor alterations to land. Primary administrative contact for the project is Stephen Farmer, the Chief Administrative Officer.