Kern Delta Water Supply Update
In the coming weeks, summer irrigation runs will begin to exhaust available supplies, and it will be necessary for canal systems to shut down. The following are estimated dates of shutdown and are subject to change depending on demand and River fluctuations. Please note that due to higher than expected demand in June the Farmers is expected to shut down in July rather than August as had previously been forecasted. There is no change to the summer proration amounts, however the operational window to use that water has been reduced.
- Buena Vista Canal – August 10
- Stine Canal and laterals – July 26
- Farmers Canal and laterals – July 28
District assessments were sent out at the end of December 2025 and became delinquent after June 30th and are subject to penalties. If you have any questions please contact Joan at (661) 834-4656
Protect our water from Golden Mussels, use the Golden Rule: Clean. Drain. Dry. More information can be found on our website here as well as from a county wide campaign here.
Land IQ has been providing field-by-field monthly evapotranspiration (ET) and precipitation results to irrigation districts (Districts) and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) since 2016. This tool takes ET and precipitation to the daily timestep, providing results in 1-2 days, allowing growers to better manage their water. Contact the District Office for more details at (661) 834-4656 |
