Shafter-Wasco District to Benefit from Water Development Program
Article by Robert C. Diltz outlines the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District formed in 1987 to combat groundwater decline. It traces water-table drops since 1921, the Friant Dam start in 1939, and the arrival of Central Valley Project water in 1957, noting loans and long-term gains depend on conservation and regional water movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Diltz
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Shafter-Wasco
Wasco
Friant Dam
Kern County
California ‘State Water
San Luis
Feather River
Supplemental Water Spurs Kern County Economic Boost
Officials urge import of Central Valley Project water to Kern County and Shafter-Wasco District. Fed Land Bank loans become available with up to fifteen year terms, no appraisal fees, and favorable terms for farmers as groundwater issues persist. Local NFLA notes loans aid recovery and financing for irrigation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Smith
Kern County National Farm Loan Association
Smith
Federal Land Bank
Shafter-Wasco
Kern
Land Bank
SWID
James C. Beagle
Federal Land Bank of Berkeley
Beagle
John J. Peters Jr
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation
NFLA
Peters
Kern County
L Street
Bakersfield
Madera Leader Warns on Mental Road Blocks to Water
H V Eastman, head of CFBF Region Three Water Problems, says Southern San Joaquin Valley water worsened over the past year and only state imported water can replenish supplies. He cites prejudice and politics as blocks to state water development, while praising Kern and Tulare counties for progress. He backs state control of the San Luis dam plan, warning federal construction could threaten Feather River deliveries to Kern and FRP regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Joaquin Valley
Madera County
California Farm Bureau
Fresno
H. V. Eastman
Cfbf Region Three
Kern County Farm Bureau
San San Luis Dam
Kelly Provides Water Data for Kern County
Water data reports and related materials from the State Department of Water Resources are now available at the Water Association of Kern County offices. Secured through Assemblyman H. W. Kelly of Shafter, the collection includes more than a hundred reports and statements on state water issues. The data will supplement existing materials, and students are invited to use the water information library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Water Association of
State Department of Water Resources
Assemblyman
H. W. Kelly
Shafter
WAKC
Forrest Frick
Water Association Water Information Library
William J. Mead
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Northern Area
Mers
ter-Wasco Irrigation District
Madera
Madera South
Eastman
Tulare County
Madera Water
FRP
Kelly
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