North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency

June is Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month.

Across the Valley, more than 52,000 acres of almonds, 31,000 acres of vineyards, nearly 15,000 acres of citrus, and thousands more acres of vegetables, peaches, and pistachios all depend on one shared resource: groundwater.

As fields and orchards grow through the summer months, sustainable groundwater management plays an important role in helping preserve water supplies for the future. Conservation efforts, efficient water use, and long-term planning all help support the ability to continue growing fresh foods here in the Valley for generations to come.

We're resharing our Growers Corner video featuring Marechal Vineyards to highlight how local agriculture is putting groundwater conservation into practice.

For this vineyard and winery operation, the recipe includes efficient drip irrigation, careful timing, and staying proactive with groundwater regulations and sustainability efforts. These practices help reduce water use, improve efficiency, and support the long-term reliability of groundwater resources across the GSA.

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Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

From North Kings GSA, we wish everyone a meaningful Memorial Day.

North Kings GSA’s new state-funded TSS monitoring well is now installed and will be used to begin collecting groundwater level data to help provide a clearer picture of groundwater conditions across the region.

Unlike agricultural wells, dedicated monitoring wells are built specifically to track groundwater conditions over time. The result is more reliable data, better tracking of groundwater trends, and stronger local groundwater monitoring.

This information helps North Kings GSA strengthen its monitoring network and make informed groundwater management decisions that support all groundwater users across the region.

💧 Kings Subbasin’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. While Water Year 2025 was below average, Kings Subbasin GSAs continued making progress on projects focused on preparedness for the future. 🌱

From expanding monitoring well networks to advancing recharge projects and supporting domestic well mitigation efforts, important work continued across the subbasin last year. 📈💦

Read the full report and check out the highlights in the graphic below. 👇
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As crews drilled North Kings GSA’s new state-funded monitoring well, soil samples were collected at different depths to better understand the underground layers and where groundwater exists. The team also conducted e-logging, a process that helps scientists get a clearer picture of subsurface conditions.

All of this information helps North Kings GSA improve groundwater monitoring and make informed decisions that support local communities, agriculture, and long-term water reliability across the region.

The better we understand our groundwater conditions, the better we can plan for the future.

North Kings GSA, in partnership with California Department of Water Resources, recently installed a new state-funded monitoring well that will be used to help track groundwater conditions across the region.

The new well will be used to collect groundwater level data continuously and in real time. It means you and anyone else will be able to see near-real time groundwater data.

This project brought together hydrogeologists, drilling crews, engineers, and groundwater specialists to better understand conditions beneath the surface and strengthen groundwater sustainability efforts throughout the North Kings GSA.

Better data = better decisions for long-term sustainability 🌱💧

Phase 1 of the monitoring well program is complete, adding 10 dedicated wells to strengthen groundwater conditions tracking across the region.

And this is just the beginning. More wells are on the way.

Learn more about the progress made by reading our latest E-update:

Monitoring Well Phase 1 Complete: Strengthening Groundwater Data for North Kings - North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency The North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) has completed construction on the first 10 dedicated monitoring wells, marking a major milestone in building a more reliable and comprehensive groundwater monitoring network. Building a Better Monitoring Network This effort is part of a broader...

Flexibility is a key tool in the grower toolkit. Different strategies can help make the most of available water, like using flood irrigation when flood flows are there and switching to drip systems during drier periods.

Benefits from having both drip and flood irrigation systems:
💧Improves local groundwater levels
💧Increases water supply reliability
💧Proactive approach for drought preparedness
💧Improves groundwater quality