California American Water v. City of Seaside

Opinion

ELIA, J.

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD or the District) appeals from an order clarifying and enforcing a prior decision, which had defined the rights of parties interested in the production of groundwater from the Seaside Basin. The MPWMD contends that the court exceeded its jurisdiction and violated the doctrine of separation of powers by restricting the District’s authority to require environmental review of subsequent permit applications by the water-producing parties. We find no error and will therefore affirm the order.

Background

The MPWMD was created in…