SJV WATER: State recommends Kern subbasin be moved off enforcement track, with some caveats SJV Water Groundwater News September 6, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water Kern farmers will likely avoid state sanctions thanks to the latest revision of the region’s...
SJV WATER: State pinning hopes for Kern River rainbow’s survival on hatchery, despite its checkered history SJV Water Fish and wildlife September 4, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water The state is poised to spend a little more than $7 million to get the...
SJV WATER: Kern agency doesn’t shut door on water sale as possible solution for homeowners 200 miles away SJV Water Planning and management August 13, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water Residents of the Diablo Grande housing development in the foothills west of Modesto hope a...
SJV WATER: Water district says Kern agency can’t kill agreement to supply homes 200 miles away SJV Water Planning and management July 23, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water A water district 200 miles north of Kern County is fighting back against a local...
SJV WATER: California’s highest court to hear Kern River case SJV Water Water rights and water law July 17, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water For the first time in more than 100 years, the Kern River is headed back...
SJV WATER: Water agency, again, seeks to have judge booted from Kern River case SJV Water Water rights and water law July 3, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water The Kern County Water Agency is asking the 5th District Court of Appeal to order...
SJV WATER: Homeowners approve 200% water rate increase in hopes of keeping Kern County water flowing – at least for now SJV Water Planning and management July 2, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water Residents of a development hundreds of miles north of Kern County on Saturday approved a...
SJV WATER: Boaters hold “portage protest” over low flows on upper Kern River SJV Water Water rights and water law July 1, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water Six rafting enthusiasts held a grueling protest Sunday to draw awareness to what they say...
PRESS RELEASE: Kern County Water Agency extends deadline for Western Hills Water District to September 30 Guest Contributor Planning and management June 27, 2025From the Kern County Water Agency: At its meeting on June 26, 2025, the Kern County Water Agency’s Board of...
SJV WATER: Deal that relied on Kern County water for housing 200 miles away sours, potentially leaving residents high and dry SJV Water Planning and management June 25, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water The Kern County Water Agency is poised to cut off the only water source for...
NOTICE: Opportunity to comment on the Draft 2025 Amended Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plans Maven ANNOUNCEMENTS June 24, 2025Opportunity to Provide Public Comment on the Release of the Draft 2025 Amended Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plans ahead...
SJV WATER: Meeting notes: Kern districts approve groundwater plan amendments SJV Water Groundwater News June 19, 2025By Sonia Lemus, SJV Water Meeting agendas: Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District: CLICK HERE Arvin-Edison Water Storage District: CLICK HERE’...
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...
SJV WATER: Kern River opinion appealed to state Supreme Court SJV Water Water rights and water law May 14, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water Groups trying to bring water back to the dry Kern River bed through Bakersfield have...
SJV WATER: Order that had kept water in the Kern River reversed by 5th District Court of Appeal SJV Water Water rights and water law April 3, 2025By Lois Henry, SJV Water In a wide-ranging ruling that could have larger implications for public interest lawsuits throughout California,...
