Effective Sunday August 16, only State Water will be available to the Eastside Canal. Growers should contact the Dispatch office at (661) 834-4653 for their proration balances.
To help visualize the current state of the River, the District is providing this graph that compares flow rates for the two-year periods of 2017-2018, 2018-2019, the current period of 2019-2020, as well as other two-year periods in which the first year was above average for the Kern River. The flows for this year are estimates only and subject to revision.
The District office is undergoing an extensive remodel and addition project that is expected to last through December. There is no public access to the main District office building and parking during construction. Customers may use Ramos Avenue for public parking and to visit the temporary office during this time. Our water delivery capabilities will not be diminished due to the project. We ask that in-person visits be kept to a minimum and encourage our customers to do as much business as possible over the phone. If customers must come to the District Office, they are asked to wear a mask.
Below is a list of upcoming meetings that may interest our growers. The information presented at these meetings may directly affect agricultural practices and costs.
Upcoming Meetings:
Kern River Groundwater Sustainability Agency
First Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM
The next meeting will be on September 3
City Hall North Conference Room A
1600 Truxtun Ave Kern River Watershed Coalition Authority
First Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM
The next meeting will be on September 3
Kern County Water Agency
3200 Rio Mirada Drive Kern Groundwater Authority
Fourth Wednesday of the month at 8:00 AM
Next Meeting: August 26
To Be Determined
