Water use on farms proven efficient
Solar energy issue heats up in Kern – ties to water supply
Read Lois Henry’s column on the surge of solar facilities on local farmland.
Water equals jobs
Fresno Bee article: Fixing California’s water systems could be a job crea tor.
Supreme Court passes on Delta Smelt case
Supreme Court declines to hear farmers’ challenge on Delta Smelt.
Kern County Water Splash
Semitropic Water S torage District Solar Energy Project
Semitropic Water S torage District in Wasco, CA added a solar energy project to help district farmers lessen energy costs for pumping water. Here is a video with details of this energy-saving project.
The Ponds on Allen Road
Anyone who has ever driven down Allen Road near Brimall in Bakersfield has likely noticed a group of ponds to the west. This video about the Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water S torage District explains what those ponds are and how they benefit the residents of the area.
The Beardsley Canal
The Beardsley Canal has run through Oildale for more than 100 years. But many residents don’t know what it’s used for and why it was built. Here’s a video about the Beardsley Canal.
Kern County Water Splash
The Beardsley Canal
has run through Oildale for more than 100 years. But many residents don’t know what it’s used for and why it was built. Here’s a video about the Beardsley Canal.
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Irrigated acreage by water source
Water s torage bill
Water s torage bill moves to U.S. House floor
