Thought Leader: Data-Driven Insights for Groundwater Management & Sustainability

Is groundwater recharge a good groundwater management strategy?

Gauging the effectiveness of groundwater recharge efforts is a crucial strategy for managing water resources sustainably. So, smart and streamlined solutions to monitor and manage recharge efforts in real time is now more important than ever.

In this 45-minute Thought Leader webinar, presenters Kassy Chauhan, Special Projects Manager at Fresno Irrigation District (FID) and Executive Officer of the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), and Christopher Lundeen, Engineering Technician III at FID,  share how data-driven monitoring approaches can support better decision-making by providing accurate, real-time data, improve recharge outcomes, and support long-term groundwater sustainability.

Topics in this Groundwater Monitoring Webinar

• An overview of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and the development of GSAs
• Implementing and leveraging monitoring networks to help GSAs gauge success of groundwater recharge efforts
• The benefits of real-time data for effective groundwater management decisions
• How HOBO systems have improved data availability and allowed for more frequent monitoring of aquifer response to recharge & recovery efforts

Discover how real-time data can lead to improved, more informed groundwater management and sustainability!

About the Presenters

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Kassy Chauhan has served as Special Projects Manager at Fresno Irrigation District (FID) and Executive Officer of the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) since October 2019. She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Fresno State and is a licensed civil engineer. With nearly 25 years of experience working with state, federal, and local entities in the water industry, Kassy brings a wealth of water resources expertise to her role.

As Special Projects Manager, Kassy coordinates across multiple teams to bring FID projects to fruition. She works closely with stakeholders, helping FID achieve its mission of protecting and managing water resources on behalf of its customers. In her role as Executive Officer of the North Kings GSA, she is responsible for developing and implementing sustainable groundwater management programs and projects in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

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Christopher Lundeen has served as an Engineering Technician at the Fresno Irrigation District since February 2016. He holds an A.S. in Computer Aided Drafting & Design from Fresno City College. With nearly 15 years of experience in industrial and agricultural engineering, Chris brings extensive knowledge and passion to his role.

As Engineering Technician III, Chris handles many of the district's internal groundwater monitoring field activities as well as external agency development review and project management. His efforts ensure that FID and the North Kings GSA obtain the highest quality groundwater data and protect district infrastructure for its current and future generations of customers.