From the State Water Board:
The State Water Resources Control Board will consider adoption of a resolution during the June 16, 2026 Board meeting related to the proposed aquifer exemption for the Kern River Oil Field, located in Kern County, California. If adopted, the resolution will direct State Water Board staff to issue a final concurrence letter to the Oil and Gas Supervisor of the California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) supporting approval of the proposed aquifer exemption by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). Additional information about this project is provided below.
