Solutions to our water supply and water quality problems require collaboration and balanced solutions. A number of local agencies and organizations have been working over the past several years creating a coalition of water agencies, cities, counties and environmental interests in the Kings River Basin to deal with the most pressing local water issues, namely groundwater depletion, supply reliability and quality.

This coalition, originally called the Upper Kings Basin Water Forum, has brought in over thirteen million dollars of funding to the region for planning and expanding local groundwater projects. In 2009, they formalized their relationship through the formation of the Upper Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Authority.

The Integrated Regional Water Management Plan includes a combination of projects to improve the way water is managed for the future. Additional proposals identified in the plan include storm water projects, water banking projects, parkway projects and surface water treatment projects. These projects have been proposed as partnerships between member irrigation districts, cities, counties and environmental organizations.

The vision of the Authority is a sustainable supply of the Kings River Basin's finite surface and groundwater resources through regional planning that is balanced and beneficial for environmental stewardship, overall quality of life, a sustainable economy and adequate resources for future generations.

Learn more about the Authority by visiting the following links:

• Directors
• Advisory Committee
• Service Area
• Agendas & Minutes
• Documents
• News

Last updated: 12-20-11