SJV WATER: From failed housing development to long-awaited groundwater bank, McAllister Ranch saga continues SJV Water Groundwater News April 20, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water More than 13 years after buying half of the 2,100-acre McAllister Ranch – a poster...
SJV WATER: Kern water managers concerned about new well permitting bill; “produced” water report and a new water/solar agreement SJV Water Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation April 19, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District Date: April 10, 2024 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE Main...
SJV WATER: State board puts first groundwater basin on probation SJV Water Groundwater News April 17, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to put the Tulare Lake...
SJV WATER: Group files motion to compel city to comply with order for more water in Kern River SJV Water Water rights and water law April 16, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Frustrated with the amount of water dribbling down the western reach of the Kern River,...
SJV WATER: Sewage backup in East Orosi renews frustration and allegations of dysfunction SJV Water Policy and regulation April 13, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Residents in the small town of East Orosi woke up Sunday to backed-up toilets and...
SJV WATER: Split opinions lodged at hearing on possible state takeover of groundwater use in Tule Subbasin SJV Water Groundwater News April 13, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Four members of the State Water Resources Control Board got an earful on the future...
SJV WATER: Report highlights strong interest in farmland transition funds SJV Water Groundwater News April 11, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water There was no shortage of interest in the $90 million in state funding made available...
SJV WATER: State hears from the public on potential take over of groundwater pumping in the Tule subbasin SJV Water Groundwater News April 6, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The Tule subbasin is next up to face the state in a groundwater probation hearing....
SJV WATER: State hears from the public on potential take over of groundwater pumping in the Tule subbasin SJV Water Groundwater News April 5, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water The Tule subbasin is next up to face the state in a groundwater probation hearing....
SJV WATER: New Kern County groundwater bank gets underway with another shot of public funding SJV Water Groundwater News April 4, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The $171 million Kern Fan Groundwater Storage project – with a unique “eco-twist” – received...
SJV WATER: MEETING NOTES: Residents in Kern County desert groundwater basin need to represent their own water interests in ongoing court action SJV Water Groundwater News April 2, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Meeting: Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority board of directors Date: March 29, 2024 Agenda and...
SJV WATER: Court ruling against bond financing for controversial Delta tunnel won’t impede project, state says SJV Water Delta Conveyance Project March 28, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water A recent court ruling may have thrown a wrench in the state’s funding plans for...
SJV WATER: Kings County farmers suffer sticker shock over proposed fees even as state takeover looms SJV Water Groundwater News March 28, 2024By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Kings County growers are organizing to stop a set of groundwater and land fees they...
SJV WATER: Dead fish piling up in pockets along the western reach of the Kern River concern Bakersfield residents; may prompt return to court SJV Water Water rights and water law March 23, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water After taking a bike ride along the Kern River recently, Bakersfield resident Jonathan Vegas was...
SJV WATER: State Water Board reduces pumping fees by half but some say it’s still too high SJV Water Groundwater News March 19, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water Members of the state Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, March 19, to...