Kings Subbasin Stays the Course After a Normal Water Year, Keeping Momentum on Implementation Across the Region

The Kings Subbasin is not hitting the brakes after a near-average Water Year 2024. Building on the momentum of the historic 2023 water year, Kings Subbasin groundwater agencies remain committed to driving long-term sustainability under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) through local action and coordination. According to the most recent Annual Report, Water Year […]

Data proves the 2023 Water Year was a win, but the Kings Subbasin stays focused on the hard work ahead to meet groundwater milestones

May 3, 2024 The latest Annual Report data casts a promising light on the Kings Subbasin’s sustainability progress. Following a blitz of repeated storms resulting in the most historic snowpack the Kings River watershed has seen on record, the abundant surface water supply drove down groundwater use 56% compared to the previous water year, and […]

Superintendent Steven Barnett Retires Following 18 Years of Service to Alta Irrigation District

January 12, 2023 The Alta Irrigation District Board of Directors commemorated Superintendent Steve Barnett in honor of his retirement at their December 2023 meeting, acknowledging his dedication to the District for over 18 years. Barnett began his career with the District in February 2005 as a Supervisor, and advanced to the position of Superintendent in […]