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Kern Subbasin SGMA Probationary Hearing Date set

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) released the probationary hearing notice and Draft Staff Report for the Kern County Subbasin for public comment. The purpose of the Draft Staff Report is to inform the State Water Board as it considers whether to designate the Kern County Subbasin as a probationary basin consistent with the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The deadline for written comments on the probationary hearing draft staff report for the Kern County Subbasin is 12:00 noon on September 23, 2024.

If you would like to review the submitted 2024 GSP plan that is the latest plan to be submitted.

Kern County Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan 2024 GSP 

For all the Kern County subbasin staff report, notices and more you can review at the State Water Board website here. 

Virtual Staff Workshop
Monday, August 26, 2024
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Staff presentation will start at 11:00 AM
Staff will begin accepting public comments at 12:15 PM
Zoom link: https://waterboards.zoom.us/j/95481583017
English and Spanish webcast of the virtual staff workshop with closed captioning will be
available at video.calepa.ca.gov. If you wish to ask a question or make a comment,
please join using the Zoom link.

In-Person Staff Workshop
Thursday, August 29, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
(No internet viewing option; in-person only)
Staff presentation will start at 5:30 PM
Staff will begin accepting public comments at 7:00 PM
Hodel’s Country Dining: Liberty Hall
5917 Kundsen Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308

 

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the State Water Board will hold a public hearing to consider designating the Kern County Subbasin as a probationary basin under SGMA.

Please see the Probationary Hearing Notice for more information on how to participate in these events. Probationary Hearing Notice

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