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As of Tuesday, August 1st, the Kings River is OPEN to recreational users in Fresno, Tulare, and Kings County. See Fresno County’s full press release HERE.

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Resource agency ensuring balanced water supply, flood protection, and hydropower in Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties 💧💡🐟🌳🍊 #kingsriver #floodcontrol
It's a bird...It's a crane...It's Sonja Thiede fly It's a bird...It's a crane...It's Sonja Thiede flying the drone above the river collecting valuable data for our team! "Working in GIS for KRCD lets me see and experience the full spectrum of water in valley – from crops to fish, to the land, animals, and people – it all affects and is affected by water. Collecting data and making maps at KRCD lets me visit all parts of the valley. I love getting to see the Kings River and the part it plays the valley’s ecosystem."
Charlotte Gallock, Director of Water Resources and Charlotte Gallock, Director of Water Resources and Chief Engineer shares her view on the responsibility of professionals working in water. "Water is the quiet force behind everything we value: the food on our tables, the health of our communities and the rivers that shape our land. It can sustain a valley and reshape it overnight. Water professionals carry the responsibility of managing this force wisely. Thank you to all the Water Professionals in the industry."
Water Professionals Appreciation Week is a chance Water Professionals Appreciation Week is a chance for us to highlight some of our amazing team members at KRCD and hear from them on what makes a career in water so meaningful. First up is Thomas Fortenberry, Senior Flood Worker at KRCD. “As a Senior Flood Worker, I take pride in helping protect our communities, farmland, and infrastructure from flood risks while ensuring our water systems operate safely and efficiently. What inspires me most is knowing that the work we do every day makes a real difference in safeguarding lives and supporting the future of our region.”
We are hiring! Under the direction of a supervisor We are hiring! Under the direction of a supervisor or manager, the Resource Analyst I or II will be responsible for supporting a broad range of regulatory compliance, monitoring, member services, outreach, and program development activities. This position serves as a key liaison between Kings River Water Quality Coalition, Kings Water Alliance, consultants, regulatory agencies, growers, and agricultural stakeholders. To learn about this role and to apply, visit the link in our bio.
KRCD recently recognized staff member Yvonne Reyna KRCD recently recognized staff member Yvonne Reyna, Sr. Accounting Assistant, for 20 years of service to the district. Yvonne is incredibly talented, hardworking, and plays a huge role in making sure we are running as efficiently as possible. Thank you, Yvonne, for your dedication, kindness, and expertise that you bring to KRCD every day!
National Hydropower "Day" continues! Today we hear National Hydropower "Day" continues! Today we hear from Ryan Hormel, Mechanic at the Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant. 💡What does working at the Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant mean to you? Working at the Jeff L. Taylor Power Plant to me means being part of a team that quietly powers everyday life. Knowing that our daily work directly keeps water flowing to homes and businesses and our local community thriving gives me a deep sense of purpose. 💡In your own words, why is hydropower so important? Hydropower is the backbone of our clean energy transition delivering reliable, round the clock power while serving as the essential baseload that stabilizes and integrates other renewable resources into the grid.
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4886 E. Jensen Avenue
Fresno, California 93725

(559) 237-5567

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Monday – Friday
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  • Board of Directors
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