Kern County Water Bank hinges on interagency cooperation
The project links Kern River California Aqueduct and Friant Kern Canal to KWBA facilities. After more than two years of collaboration the habitat conservation plan promises water savings and environmental gains for the San Joaquin Valley. Local leaders credit cooperation across agencies and reforms to endangered species laws as key to completion and potential resolution of water disputes.
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Kern River
California Aqueduct
Friant-Kern Canal
KWBA
Philliznore
San Joaquin Valley
Michael J. Spear
Fish and Wildlife Service
Pacific Region
Kern County
Wilson
Cal Dooley
Kern Water Bank Project Wins Major Wetland Expansion
The Kern Water Bank Project spans 20,000 acres about 31 square miles with five square miles of ponds. Upon completion it will be the largest underground storage facility, holding about one million acre feet and recharging 3,000 acre feet daily. Forty wells monitor groundwater as KWBA, a six‑agency joint powers authority, represents over one third of Kern County's agricultural interests.
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Kern Water Bank
Phoenix
KWB
Lake
Isabella
KWBA
Promise Keepers event sparks debate over gender roles
The weekend gathering themed Standing in the Gap cites Ezekiel 22 30 as motivation while critics label Promise Keepers as promoting male dominance. Debate centers on spiritual headship and potential links to pornography and drug issues amid a broader cultural clash.
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Promise Keepers
Renee Annes
Senior Menu Week of October 9 to 15
The menu lists daily meals for Thursday October 9 through Wednesday October 15. Dishes include Chicken Cacciatore, ham and cheese sandwiches, BBQ chicken, ham and scalloped potatoes, meat loaf with gravy, and sides like green beans, broccoli, salad, potatoes, beets, fruit, cake, bread, and beverages.
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