Alta Irrigation District

🌱 10 years ago, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (#SGMA) was signed into law. 💧 Today, we’re highlighting the efforts between our GSA, Kings River East, and the six other GSAs that form the Kings Subbasin. Their commitment to meet regularly, address challenges, and achieve a high level of #coordination has led to a significant milestone: the approval of all seven Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) by the California Department of Water Resources. This approval marks a major advancement in achieving #groundwater #sustainability. 🔗 Learn more about the Kings Subbasin’s highly coordinated efforts: https://lnkd.in/er2bEMsv 🎥 Watch the video below to hear from Ronnie Samuelian, the Subbasin’s point of contact, on the importance of collaboration. ⬇ #CAwater 

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On August 1, General Manager Chad Wegley, along with Fresno Irrigation District’s Bill Stretch and Consolidated Irrigation District’s Phil Desatoff, hosted a tour of a groundwater recharge basin for USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Congressman Jim Costa. The tour highlighted the importance of investing in #groundwater #recharge basins to enhance water security and prepare for future droughts, showcasing local basins in action. 💦🌱 Chad was interviewed by CBS47 and KSEE24 and ABC30, who covered the tour, and discussed the $3M awarded by Congressman Costa’s Community Project Funding Requests for the Upper Kings River Community Water and Climate Resiliency Project. The project is a collaborative groundwater recharge-focused effort between Alta, Fresno & Consolidated irrigation districts. Alta is using its share of the funds for a new 41-acre recharge basin, the Traver North Groundwater Recharge Basin, set to begin construction in summer 2025. View Chad’s interview, read the articles, and learn more about the Traver North Basin here: https://lnkd.in/gY_-EwHS

On Friday, July 19th, Alta Irrigation District begins a new irrigation cycle for the 2024 Water Run - Entitlement Remains the Same. https://lnkd.in/g84-Rb6w

June 20, 2024   Dinuba – On Friday, June 21st, Alta Irrigation District starts a new entitlement schedule. Over the course of a water run, the District adjusts the entitlement schedule to match the available supply. According to information from the Kings River Water Association (“KRWA”) and the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”), Kings River runoff is anticipated to be in a “normal” range for this water year (October 1st to September 30th). Keeping with typical operations during a “normal” runoff condition, water allotments will be available to land with an entitlement category greater than or equal to 25%. Land with a 5% entitlement classification (aka “Groundwater Only”) will not receive an allotment for the remainder of this year’s water run. Below is the allotment schedule for the new 14-day irrigation cycle. https://lnkd.in/gTzN2XtA

New Irrigation Cycle for the 2024 Water Run June 6, 2024   Dinuba – On Friday, June 7th, Alta Irrigation District starts a new entitlement schedule. Over the course of a water run, the District adjusts the entitlement schedule to match available supply. According to information from the Kings River Water Association (“KRWA”) and the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”), Kings River runoff is anticipated to be in a “normal” range for this water year (October 1st to September 30th). Keeping with typical operations during a “normal” runoff condition, water allotments will be available to land with an entitlement category greater than or equal to 25%. Land with a 5% entitlement classification (aka “Groundwater Only”) will not receive an allotment for the remainder of this year’s water run. Below is the allotment schedule for the new 14-day irrigation cycle. Read Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gE3c9QeF

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Let's beautify the Kings River and keep our water clean! 💦 Join the Kings River Conservation District, Kings River Conservancy, Kings River Water Association, US Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife at their first Kings River cleanup of the year. Join the effort THIS Saturday, January 20, at 8 AM to help preserve the Kings River's beauty and ensure clean water for our community! Sign up to volunteer and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZqXCKmw

A heartfelt thank you to Superintendent Steve Barnett as he retires after 18 years of serving Alta Irrigation District landowners with integrity and dedication. Throughout his tenure Barnett managed the District’s water systems, overseeing operations and maintenance. Steve demonstrated exceptional leadership by supervising and evaluating staff while ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment. His oversight ensured regulatory compliance and the timely execution of all activities. Ultimately, Steve's efforts significantly contributed to the District’s seamless water deliveries to our customers 💧 Congrats Steve! We wish you a joyful and well-deserved retirement. 🎉 - Pictured: Steve Barnett (L) receives recognition from the District's Board President Jack Brandt (R)