SJV WATER: Kern subbasin’s third try at groundwater plan fails to avert state enforcement action SJV Water Groundwater News July 26, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Noting that Kern County residents could suffer “urgent impacts” to their drinking water from continued...
STATE WATER BOARD: Water Board to hold probationary hearing for Kern County Subbasin under Sustainable Groundwater Management Act State Water Board Groundwater News July 26, 2024Press release from the State Water Resources Control Board: Moving to protect the long-term viability of groundwater supplies for the...
SJV WATER: New(ish) Kern groundwater authority gets underway SJV Water Groundwater News July 17, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water A somewhat new groundwater authority held its first meeting Monday with a mandate to represent...
SJV WATER: Kern agencies prepare to submit third groundwater plan in hopes it’s the charm that wards off state pumping takeover SJV Water Groundwater News May 10, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water In an effort to avoid the fate of their neighbors to the north, Kern County...
SJV WATER: Kern River combatants sent to their respective corners – for now SJV Water Water rights and water law May 9, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Further legal action on the Kern River was put on pause Thursday morning following an...
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...
CAL MATTERS: Vital climate tool or license to pollute? The battle over California’s first carbon capture project Cal Matters Climate change April 16, 2024Rural Latino communities are divided about the project, which would capture carbon from an oilfield and power plant — and...
SJV WATER: Infrastructure the main topic at Kern’s annual water summit SJV Water Policy and regulation March 8, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water With nature providing plenty of water – finally – this year, and groundwater regulation well...
SJV WATER: Funding could be biggest hurdle faced by the Delta tunnel as water users weigh costs versus benefits of the $16 billion project SJV Water Delta Conveyance Project February 27, 2024By Jesse Vad, SJV Water The controversial Delta Conveyance Project may have bigger problems than legal action over its recently...
SJV WATER: Dead end river: Fish carcasses starting to pile up in stagnant pools at the Kern River’s western end SJV Water Fish and wildlife February 17, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water Avid cyclist and angler Jonathan Vegas was thrilled last fall when he read that a...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Fish in California’s Kern River remain protected following new ruling Courthouse News Service Water rights and water law February 7, 2024The Kern County judge’s decision dismissed two of the three claims opposed by water agencies, though the one that could...
SJV WATER: Water continues to be a driving force in Kern ag land values – and not in a good way SJV Water Agriculture January 26, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The latest report on agricultural land valuations in Kern County shows water security continues to...
SJV WATER: North Kern Water District discusses nitrate compliance options SJV Water Groundwater News January 25, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The main topic at the January 2024 meeting of the North Kern Water District was...
SJV WATER: North Kern Water District discusses nitrate compliance options SJV Water Groundwater News January 24, 2024By Lois Henry, SJV Water The main topic at the January 2024 meeting of the North Kern Water District was...
