The State must brace for big water changes
Fresno Bee article highlights water supply challenges for all Californians.
Water 101 – links to presentations
Here is a link to the presentation by Jason Gianquin to at the WAKC Water 101 discussion on June 15. This provides information about California’s water supply, how Kern County gets water, how much we get and where it goes.
MEDIA
The WAKC is happy to assist media in covering water issues/drought in California. If you have questions, need to know who to talk to, how to reach someone or assistance in locating the proper agency/district/organization for a s tory, please call Beth Pandol at 661-302-8171 or email bpandol@wakc.com. Water is a very complicated subject and we are happy to assist you in finding the right sources for your s tories.
If you are looking for phone numbers and contacts at local water districts and water organizations click here for WAKC’s “Who’s Who” in Kern County water.
Drought declared in California
Drought ahead for California
Drought proclamations bring ominous warnings – Capi tol Press
Dry year continues to bring problems to California
California facing dry year
Dry year does not bode well for Californians: CBS News
Everyone can participate in water conservation
If you live in Kern County, your water supply is critical to your everyday life. Whether you work at an au to shop, a retail s tore, a school or a farm, having an adequate water supply is important for your job and your lifestyle. Since Kern County receives just about seven inches of rain a year, it’s important that we maintain our water supply from the northern parts of California, plus conserve what we have here.
Learn more about how you can conserve water and save this precious resource. Remember – Every Drop Counts in Kern!
WATER SAVING TIP: Do you like the water you drink to be cold? Rather than running the kitchen faucet for several minutes to get cold water, keep a pitcher of water in the refrigera tor
Thank you to our sponsors for the “Every Drop Counts in Kern” campaign
PG&E
East Niles Community Services District
ID-4 of the Kern County Water Agency
Oildale Mutual Water Co.
Water conscious farmers
California farmers making most of water – Wall Street Journal
Climate change and California agriculture
Is climate change forcing farmers to operate differently? – California Watch
