Lois Henry

Editor’s Note: Through a coordinated Mandatory Watercraft Inspection Program implemented by the Eastern Sierra Golden Mussels Collaborative, Mono and Inyo counties have thus far averted an infestation of golden mussels

Registration for the Water Education Foundation's first-ever Kern River tour to be held in November will open starting Aug. 19. Interest in the multi-day

Registration for the Water Education Foundation’s first-ever Kern River tour to be held in November will open starting Aug. 19. Interest in the multi-day t

Invoices for state groundwater pumping fees could be headed to the mailboxes of most Kings County farmers in the near future after a judge’s ruling last

By Lois Henry SJV Water Invoices for state groundwater pumping fees could be headed to the mailboxes of most Kings County farmers in the near future after a judge's ruling last week.

The new general manager of the Kern County Water Agency adheres to a deceptively simple mantra: More water, less cost. Contained in that sentiment are

Eric Averett thanks the Kern County Water Agency Board, where he resigned as board president, for hiring him as its new general manager at the board’s Oct. 23, 2025 meeting.

Kern County has collected $4,076,000 from oil permits issued since the start of the year as part of its strategy to help disadvantaged communities with

Kern County has collected $4,076,000 from oil permits issued since the start of the year as part of its strategy to help disadvantaged communities with failing water systems.

Serving on any board is typically a thankless job. But for directors of the Kern County Water Agency, there are perks. Directors are paid $325 per meeting