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James K. Herbert, the visionary behind a vast Tulare County land preserve, dies at 85

December 20, 2023

• by Lisa McEwen, SJV Water

Nearly 25 years ago, the donation of a single parcel of undisturbed prairie in Tulare County became the impetus for a land conservation movement in the region. The donor, James K. Herbert, passed away at age 85 on Dec. 5. But his legacy lives on, both at the 725-acre James K. Herbert Wetland Prairie Preserve…

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State’s groundwater enforcement timeline is “not nearly as ambitious” as originally envisioned

December 20, 2023

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

State staff revealed it will be well into 2025 before all of the “inadequate” groundwater subbasins will start probationary hearings. The state Water Resources Control Board held a meeting on Tuesday where staff discussed the tentative schedule and heard from water agencies and members of the public. The Water Board is the enforcement arm under…

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MEETING NOTES: Rosedale-Rio Bravo seeing groundwater levels come up – mostly

December 19, 2023

• by Sonia Lemus, freelance for SJV Water

* “Kern Meeting Notes” is a new feature focused on Kern County water districts, funded through a grant from the James B. McClatchy Foundation. Please consider supporting SJV Water to continue this important coverage. Meeting: Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District board of directors Date: Dec. 12, 2023 Agenda and Board packet: CLICK HERE Major topic:…

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Army Corps approves cuts to Isabella Dam releases as groups look for ways to protect Kern River fish flows and legal maneuvers expand

December 19, 2023

• by Lois Henry

The Army Corps of Engineers approved a request by operators of the power plant at the base of the dam to drastically cut water releases between Dec. 18 and Jan. 7 for a planned repair project to the plant. Under the approval, releases would drop from between 500 and 700 cubic feet per second down…

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MEETING NOTES: Arvin-Edison board concerned by continued subsidence beneath Friant-Kern Canal

December 18, 2023

• by Sonia Lemus, freelance for SJV Water

* “Kern Meeting Notes” is a new feature focused on Kern County water districts, funded through a grant from the James B. McClatchy Foundation. Please consider supporting SJV Water to continue this important coverage. Meeting: Arvin-Edison Water Storage District board of directors Date: Dec. 12, 2023 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE Major topic: Friant-Kern Canal…

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Isabella power plant repairs postponed to protect Kern River fish flows – for now

December 15, 2023

• by Lois Henry

Work on a power plant at the base of Isabella Dam has been postponed while plant owners and several public interest groups look for a solution to keep enough water in the Kern River to protect fish. “We are not proceeding on the 18th and are working to find a solution that works for everyone,”…

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Second lawsuit over flood damages in Merced is filed against state and local agencies

December 15, 2023

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

Another lawsuit is moving forward against the state and local agencies over flood damage to homes and businesses in Merced County. In the latest filing, 13 residents and business owners are suing the County of Merced, Merced Irrigation District, the City of Merced, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish and…

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Fish don’t care about Kern River rights kerfuffle – just the flows

December 14, 2023

• by Lois Henry

Public interest groups that succeeded in getting a court order mandating 40% of the Kern River’s flows be kept in the river to maintain fish, don’t want to be drawn into a fight over water rights created in the wake of that order. “Fish have no part in the argument between beneficial users. To a…

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TULARE MEETING NOTES: Greater Kaweah groundwater agency still working on water accounting

December 13, 2023

• by Lisa McEwen, SJV Water

Meeting: Greater Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency Date: Dec. 11, 2023 Agenda: CLICK HERE Board packet: CLICK HERE Main Topic: Discuss and advise staff regarding a possible amendment to the Rules and Regulations. The Kaweah Subbasin is one of six in the San Joaquin Valley facing scrutiny by the state Water Resources Control Board, the enforcement…

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Irascible former San Diego Chargers player who lived under a fig tree and captured Bakersfield’s heart dies at 82

December 12, 2023

• by Lois Henry

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is not about water. But Kenny Graham was near and dear to my heart. I’m sorry he’s gone and I’m glad to have known him. Bakersfield, and the world, lost one of its great inhabitants Monday night. Kenny Graham, a pioneering NFL football player, family man, ride-or-die friend, animal lover and…

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James K. Herbert, the visionary behind a vast Tulare County land preserve, dies at 85

State’s groundwater enforcement timeline is “not nearly as ambitious” as originally envisioned

MEETING NOTES: Rosedale-Rio Bravo seeing groundwater levels come up – mostly

Army Corps approves cuts to Isabella Dam releases as groups look for ways to protect Kern River fish flows and legal maneuvers expand

MEETING NOTES: Arvin-Edison board concerned by continued subsidence beneath Friant-Kern Canal

Isabella power plant repairs postponed to protect Kern River fish flows – for now

Second lawsuit over flood damages in Merced is filed against state and local agencies

Fish don’t care about Kern River rights kerfuffle – just the flows

TULARE MEETING NOTES: Greater Kaweah groundwater agency still working on water accounting

Irascible former San Diego Chargers player who lived under a fig tree and captured Bakersfield’s heart dies at 82

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