Sustaining subscriptions
Access to SJV Water’s content is free and open to everyone. But we appreciate your voluntary subscription which helps sustain our operation so we can continue bringing you important news about the valley’s water.
El Niño
$10
per month
Supporting important news about the valley’s water.
Drought Buster
$12.50
per month
Sustaining independent, unbiased news about a vital resource.
Aquifer Recharge
$27
every 3 months
Save $3 bucks and get two more months of excellent water news!
Acre Foot
$48
every 6 months
Save up to $12 while your water news access increases by three months.
Riparian
$84
every 12 months
A full year of water news! Save $36 compared to the monthly cost! Your commitment benefits both you and SJV Water.
Pineapple Express
$144
every 24 months
You get two YEARS of hard-hitting water news for $6 a month! This kind of long-term support will keep SJV Water flowing!
Mark Twain
$180
every 36 months
For only $5 a month, you get 3 years and you’re helping sustain a steady stream of water news. SJV Water salutes you!
Will my contribution be considered a charitable donation for tax purposes?
Yes! We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and we will provide you a charitable tax receipt. Please contact us if you are missing your receipt.
I can’t afford to make a donation right now, can I support you another way?
Thank you!
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Can I donate another way?
Yes, thank you!
Checks may be made out to:
SJV Water
P.O. Box 1866
Bakersfield, CA 93303
Still have questions?
Email us at sjvwater@sjvwater.org
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