This winter’s major storm events have created a snowpack at high Sierra Nevada elevations that is already far above what is considered normal water content on April 1 when the winter’s snow conditions are typically considered to have reached their maximum. “This year’s first snow surveys show the measured snowpack water content at the 10…
Aquifer Storage and Recovery Funding is needed to support innovative Aquifer Storage and Recovery projects to improve local groundwater storage and recovery in areas where soil is not suitable for conventional groundwater recharge methods. Click HERE for Aquifer Storage Recovery Backgrounder. Overview Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is a water management technique used to store excess…
Pine Flat Hydropower: Unit 4 Overview We are dedicated to improving reliability of the electrical grid in the Valley by adding local generation capacity. The Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant has continued to provide a reliable carbon-free supply of energy since 1984, and with the addition of Unit 4 will provide a renewable…
Airborne Snow Surveys Funding is needed for the full suite of snow survey tools that meet 21st century water management and climate change challenges. Overview Learn more about the importance of snow surveys as a critical resource tool: Click HERE for Airborne Snow Survey Backgrounder. View our storymap and video HERE. OVERVIEW: The Kings River…
Fisheries Project 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…
EnvironmentKings River Fisheries Management Program Our agency takes its stewardship role for the Kings River region seriously– preserving the natural beauty, habitat, and quality of life for future generations. KRCD has, over many years, conducted numerous fishery and wildlife projects on the Kings River’s banks and in the watershed. Environmental issues underscore resource management and…
Energy April 1, 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of the Jeff L. Taylor Pine Flat Power Plant. A 4-minute video was created to tell a little of the Power Plant’s story, through the voices of people involved with its creation, construction, leadership, and operation. View video. The Power Plant officially began full commercial operation on…