DWR video celebrates more than 20 years of Integrated Regional Water Management Story courtesy of: Soua Lee, Program Manager, Kings Basin Water Authority “IRWM (Integrated Regional Water Management) started in our region in 2001 with Fresno Irrigation District, Alta Irrigation District, Consolidated Irrigation District, and Kings River Conservation District coming together to develop implementable solutions to…

Kings River’s 2022-23 Runoff Sets a Record Prepared By: RANDY McFARLAND, Public Information Consultant THE 2023-24 WATER YEAR still has a week to go but Kings River runoff has already established an all-time record as a result of the past winter’s massive Sierra Nevada snowstorms and significant summer rainfall. The Kings River Water Association now…

Pine Flat Dam Spillway May Be Carrying Lots Of Water But It Doesn’t Mean Reservoir Is Full Prepared By: RANDY McFARLAND, Public Information Consultant As Pine Flat Reservoir’s water storage increases and the lake level rises, it eventually reaches a point where the   dam’s   gated   spillway,   located   at   the   highest   operational   point,   is   used.  That…

Kings River Conservation District’s 2022 Annual Report is now available for viewing. After a busy year, KRCD staff managed to accomplish many activities in the energy, environmental, and water resource sectors. One highlight of this past year is KRCD’s management of the Kings River levee system, “2022 has afforded us the opportunity to accomplish significant…

The Kings River Conservation District Board recently installed two new directors, Anthony Nonini and Jenifer Marshall. Anthony Nonini was seated on the Board in December 2022. Nonini is the owner of A. Nonini Ag services which provides Orchard & Vineyard removal and land development services to the Central Valley. In addition to his business, Nonini is…