SJV WATER: Studies look at “less bad” options for farmers facing groundwater cutbacks SJV Water Groundwater News August 5, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Growing more drought-tolerant crops could be an option for San Joaquin Valley farmers facing severe...
SJV WATER: Hanford-area groundwater agency moves forward with “necessary evil” fee elections SJV Water Groundwater News August 5, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water One Kings County groundwater agency is gearing up to ask its growers to pay land...
SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater agency increases expenses without secure funding source SJV Water Groundwater News July 21, 2026By Monsserat Solis, SJV Water A Kings County groundwater agency nearly doubled its manager’s salary and added two part-time assistants...
SJV WATER: Western Kings County farmers given deep groundwater cuts in hopes of pleasing the state SJV Water Groundwater News February 19, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Keeping on the state’s good side was paramount in the decision by a southwestern Kings...
SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater agency issues flurry of well policies, will pay for meters SJV Water Groundwater News February 11, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water It’s been a busy start to the year for the Southwest Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency...
SJV WATER: Kings County groundwater agency threatens to fine landowners $1,000 a day and shut off wells if they don’t register and report extractions SJV Water Groundwater News February 4, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The Southwest Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) held its first meeting in six months and...
SJV WATER: Pumping allocation described as “necessary evil” approved by Kings County groundwater agency SJV Water Groundwater News January 23, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The South Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) approved a pumping allocation during a Jan....
SJV WATER: Water agency cross connections create conflict for Kings County supervisor SJV Water Groundwater News January 22, 2026By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Agricultural water district representation has always been a bit “clubby,” as most directors are also...
SJV WATER: Hanford-area farmers will face new groundwater recharge rules in the new year SJV Water Groundwater News December 30, 2025By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water An agricultural water district that serves mostly Hanford-area farmers is looking for ways to preserve...
SJV WATER: Pumping allocations a “head scratcher” as Kings County groundwater agencies work toward coordination SJV Water Groundwater News December 16, 2025By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Groundwater agencies in the beleaguered Tulare Lake subbasin in Kings County have released a region-wide...
SJV WATER: Proposed pumping allocations by two Kings County groundwater agencies ignite flurry of responses SJV Water Groundwater News December 11, 2025By Monserrat Solis Incompatible pumping allocations being considered by two groundwater agencies in north Kings County have prompted a blizzard...
SJV WATER: New $2 million program aims to protect Hanford-area domestic wells SJV Water Groundwater News August 21, 2025By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water Landowners who rely on domestic wells for drinking water may be able to seek help...
SJV WATER: Water manager clashes with his own board over policies enacted by another agency SJV Water Groundwater News June 12, 2025By Monserrat Solis, SJV Water The drama between two Kings County water entities continued earlier this month as the manager...
PRESS RELEASE: Department of Water Resources Releases Approved Determinations for the Merced, Westside, and Kings Subbasins Department of Water Resources (DWR) Groundwater News August 4, 2023From the Department of Water Resources: On March 2, 2023, the California Department of Water Resources (Department) determined the Merced,...
SJV WATER: How did two valley groundwater plans win recommendations for approval from the state? SJV Water Groundwater News March 13, 2023By Lois Henry, SJV Water Most groundwater plans covering the San Joaquin Valley got a big, fat thumbs down from...
