COMMENTARY: Will the state stand by its own groundwater law? Indian Wells Valley Policy and regulation August 22, 2025By Phillip Peters, First District Supervisor on the Kern County Board of Supervisors and board member of the Indian Wells...
COMMENTARY: California groundwater reform sets a dangerous precedent. Lawmakers should think twice Cal Matters CommentaryGroundwater NewsPolicy and regulation August 8, 2025By David Saint-Amand, board president of the Indian Wells Valley Water District This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...
PRESS RELEASE: Searles Valley Minerals praises court ruling as positive outcome for the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Basin Press Release/Notice Groundwater News August 1, 2025Press release from Searles Valley Minerals: Searles Valley Minerals is pleased with the decision of Orange County Superior Court confirming...
PRESS RELEASE: Preliminary court ruling limits U.S. Navy water rights Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News July 31, 2025Ruling doesn’t change estimates of China Lake water use, but will likely mean less, more expensive water for Indian Wells...
PRESS RELEASE: State legislators moving forward two bills that would support Ridgecrest’s water security Press Release/Notice Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation July 9, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority As the Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin continues to face critical...
COMMENTARY: How deep-pocketed groundwater users are stalling California’s sustainability plans Cal Matters CommentaryGroundwater News July 2, 2025By Scott Hayman, chair of the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority. This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up...
RIDGECREST: Recycling water is a good strategy, but can’t be the only strategy Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News June 6, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: Water recycling — the advanced treatment of wastewater for use in...
SJV WATER: Meeting notes: The cost of wells and hot button bills discussed SJV Water Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation May 28, 2025By Sonia Lemus, SJV Water Meetings & agenda packets: Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District, May 14: CLICK HERE Indian Wells Valley Groundwater...
PRESS RELEASE: The urgent need for groundwater management in the Indian Wells Valley Press Release/Notice Groundwater News May 12, 2025Critical declines in several basins prompted state legislation to ensure water availability Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater...
SJV WATER: Desert groundwater feud commandeers Kern County legislative policy debate SJV Water Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation May 6, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water All of the drama and vitriol of a long-running groundwater feud in the high desert...
PRESS RELEASE: Kern County supervisors look to support local groundwater management Press Release/Notice Groundwater NewsPolicy and regulation May 5, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: In recognition that the county’s groundwater supply continues to face severe...
PRESS RELEASE: Indian Wells Valley Water District adjudication allows Meadowbrook Dairy and Searles Valley Minerals to challenge Navy water rights Press Release/Notice Groundwater News April 21, 2025Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority: Through its adjudication efforts filed in 2021 against all water users...
SJV WATER: High desert groundwater basin in Kern to get $50 million in federal funding; announces settlement with pistachio grower SJV Water Groundwater News December 13, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority meeting Wednesday kicked off with two major pieces of...
SJV WATER: Kern County desert groundwater battle may head to state Supreme Court SJV Water Groundwater News December 5, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water A group of water users in Kern County’s Indian Wells Valley who disagree with how...
PRESS RELEASE: The Science Is In: Far More Water Can be Pumped Annually Than IWVGA Claims Indian Wells Valley Groundwater News September 19, 2024Press release from Indian Wells Valley Water District and Searles Valley Minerals The Indian Wells Valley Water District (District) and...