Pine Flat Spillway during a flood release in 2017

News Release- Pine Flat Dam Spillway Operations

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…

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KRCD & Provost & Pritchard Win Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project Award

On June 24, KRCD was honored with the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Region 9 Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project award along with Provost & Pritchard for the design and construction of the McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture and Recharge project. KRCD and Provost & Pritchard, in cooperation with Terranova Ranch Inc., and Bach and Associates, have planned…

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Work Begins on $1 Million Watershed Restoration Project

On November 13, 2020, the Kings River Conservation District and Tulare Lake Resource Conservation District received over $1 million from the Watershed Restoration Grant to carry out important levee work along the Kings River. The California Department of Conservation grant is funding the Kings River Conservation District Improvement Project, a project that involves the removal…

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Pine Flat Spillway during a flood release in 2017

News Release- Pine Flat Dam Spillway Operations

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…

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FISHERIES PROJECTS

Funding for planning, design, and/or construction is needed to support upcoming projects that will help achieve the mission of the Kings River Fisheries Management Program. The Program’s mission is to improve and enhance the Kings River watershed and fishery habitat while maintaining its beneficial uses, recognizing that a healthy river is essential to the region’s…

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AIRBORNE SNOW SURVEYS

Funding is needed for the full suite of snow survey tools that meet 21st century water management and climate change challenges Click HERE for Airborne Snow Survey Backgrounder. TAKE ACTION! (these could  be potential active links) read and sign coalition letter download sample email to stakeholders download sample social media posts OVERVIEW: The Kings River…

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KRCD & Provost & Pritchard Win Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project Award

On June 24, KRCD was honored with the American Society of Civil Engineer’s Region 9 Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project award along with Provost & Pritchard for the design and construction of the McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture and Recharge project. KRCD and Provost & Pritchard, in cooperation with Terranova Ranch Inc., and Bach and Associates, have planned…

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USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Offers $22,774,000 to CA Growers in Drought-Impacted Areas

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing $22,774,000 to help California agricultural producers respond to impacts of drought and other natural resource challenges through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This funding will be available through Conservation Incentive Contracts, a new option available through EQIP. As part of this program, growers can voluntarily implement conservation…

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Work Begins on $1 Million Watershed Restoration Project

On November 13, 2020, the Kings River Conservation District and Tulare Lake Resource Conservation District received over $1 million from the Watershed Restoration Grant to carry out important levee work along the Kings River. The California Department of Conservation grant is funding the Kings River Conservation District Improvement Project, a project that involves the removal…

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KRCD Receives $300,000 Watershed Coordinator Grant to Work on Drinking Water Solutions

The Kings River Conservation District was awarded $300,000 by the California Department of Conservation (DOC) to fund two part-time watershed coordinator positions. The funding will allow important work to be carried out related to long-term drinking water solutions and groundwater quality in the Kings River region covering portions of Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties. KRCD’s…

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KRCD Joins Over 200 organizations urging President-elect Joe Biden to Address Aging Water Infrastructure

KRCD Joins Over 200 Water and Agricultural Organizations Urging Congress and the White House to Address Aging Water Infrastructure A national coalition of over 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts urged President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership to address aging Western water infrastructure in any potential infrastructure or economic recovery package. Kings…

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Kings River view from Pine Flat Dam

KRCD Receives Watershed Restoration Grant

KRCD Receives Over $1 million from Watershed Restoration Grant for Important Levee Work Along the Kings River On November 13, Kings River Conservation District and our co-applicant Tulare Lake Resource Conservation District received $1,165,644 awarded by the California Department of Conservation for the Kings River Conservation District Channel Improvement Project. This funding was given to…

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Kings River Region SGMA Updates

July 2020 GSP Update  In this Issue KINGS SUBBASIN GSP STATUS Kings Subbasin continues to adjust to COVID-19 pandemic, GSAs offer virtual public meetings MAGSA – Meet MAGSA’s water market study team, a reflection of the multidisciplinary approach required to design a water market NKGSA – Six wells will be videoed for construction information, critical…

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KRCD Flood Control and Groundwater Recharge Project Earns Top Engineering Award

Image: McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture and Recharge Project, Project Head Work July 6, 2020 Kings River Conservation District (KRCD), in collaboration with Terranova Ranch, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, and Tetra Tech, has been awarded the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Fresno Chapter, for the McMullin On-Farm Flood Capture…

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Kings River Region SGMA Updates

May 2020 GSP Update  In this Issue KINGS SUBBASIN GSP STATUS Groundwater conditions improve overall in the Kings Subbasin in water year 2019, Annual Report submitted to the State shows the data Kings Subbasin awarded $500,000 grant from CA Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program Groundwater managers encourage residents and growers to stay…

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KRCD Joins Over 150 Water and Agricultural Organizations Urging Congress and the White House to Address Western Water Challenges

Photo: Pine Flat Dam April 20, 2020 (Washington, D.C.) – A coalition of 150 organizations representing water and agricultural interests in the western U.S. urged Congress and President Trump today to address aging Western water infrastructure as further measures are considered to help the U.S. economy recover from the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Kings River Conservation…

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April storms improve Kings River conditions

Runoff forecast at 56% of historic average, increased from 41% at the end of February Photo: Kings River watershed, February 2019 April 20, 2020 Following an exceptionally dry February, recent precipitation brought a welcome improvement in Kings River watershed conditions. Runoff forecasts saw significant increases in the southern Sierra’s encompassing the Kings River watershed since…

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Kings River Conservation District’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Updated October 25, 2021

October 25, 2021 Effective November 1, 2021, the District Office will once again be open to the public. The mask mandate will apply to all individuals entering the building who are not fully vaccinated. On November 9th, the Board of Directors will resume in-person only meetings, with no option to attend virtually.

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22 Encouraging Pictures That Prove Some Things Never Change, Even During a Global Pandemic

March 2020 On March 11, Buzzfeed posted an article titled “24 Shocking Pictures Of Famous Places Before And After The Coronavirus Outbreak” displaying images of busy historical sites, holy sites, and theme parks bustling with people until the COVID-19 pandemic forced visitors to shelter in place and many governments banned large gatherings (or any gatherings…

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Kings River Conservation District’s Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 20, 2020 As you are aware, the COVID-19 virus has created a significant health and safety concern. KRCD is doing our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 to protect our staff, their family members and the general public. It is also important that KRCD maintain essential services including the operation and maintenance…

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In-office visits at Kings River Water Quality Coalition suspended in response to COVID-19; members required to submit forms online

March 18, 2020 The Kings River Water Quality Coalition (Coalition) is suspending all on-site office visits, effective immediately, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision announced yesterday was made to protect health and safety of Coalition members, staff, and communities. The Coalition is a joint powers agency established to implement the Irrigated Lands Regulatory…

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Below average conditions for Kings River watershed, but 2018-19 carry-over can provide buffer

Photo: Kings River watershed, February 2019 February 28, 2020 In recent days, February’s dry weather conditions in California have prompted news headlines. The statewide below average Sierra Nevada snowpack has water users hoping for a “March miracle”. In the Kings River watershed, snow surveys show snowpack at 48% of the historic average for today, and…

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Groundwater managers encourage residents and growers to stay engaged on sustainability efforts at Easton workshop

February 25, 2020 Managers from six Kings Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) gathered in Easton Monday evening, February 24, for a panel discussion encouraging their stakeholders to stay engaged as they move forward to achieve sustainable groundwater levels in the region. Panelists included Ronnie Samuelian, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group; Josh Rogers, South Kings GSA;…

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Domestic well users can now access safe, free drinking water at Hanford fill station

Kings River Water Quality Coalition provides free, safe, accessible drinking water to ensure reliable water supply for domestic well users February 2020 A major milestone in the effort to ensure a safe and reliable drinking water supply to domestic well users has been accomplished by the Kings River Water Quality Coalition (Coalition) in cooperation with…

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Kings River Region SGMA Updates

February 2020 GSP Update  In this Issue KINGS SUBBASIN GSP STATUS Kings Subbasin hits submit on State’s Groundwater Sustainability Plan portal, fully empowering Groundwater Sustainability Agencies Kings Subbasin included on CA DWR draft recommended funding list for award totaling $500,000 In support of local SGMA process, the seven Kings Subbasin GSAs coordinate response to NGO…

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Flood Maintenance Crew joins river cleanup, imparts stewardship to next generation

September 25, 2019 Glamorous? Not particularly. But vitally important work usually isn’t. The Kings River Conservation District Flood Maintenance Crew and volunteers took to the river channels and levees on Saturday for the annual Kings River Cleanup, organized by the Environmental Health Institute. Unfortunately, there are far too many who see the beautiful river as…

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