Who We Are
The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority (IWVGA) is a groundwater sustainability agency (GSA) responsible for managing the 597 square mile Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin. The IWVGA was established as part of the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) established in 2014. The IWVGA is required by law to focus on sustainable groundwater management, long-term water security for our area, the pursuit of funding for requisite water projects, local economic stability and growth, and to help maintain the viability of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, a major economic engine for the area. The IWVGA comprises representatives from the Indian Wells Valley Water District (IWVWD). the City of Ridgecrest, Kern County, Inyo County, and San Bernardino County. The U.S. Navy and the Bureau of Land Management serve as ex officio (non-voting) members of the IWVGA Board of Directors.