October 2025 Board Meeting

Top 3 Key Takeaways

Water Transfer Error Reduces Available Sales by 3,000 Acre-Feet: General Manager Dana Jacobson revealed a calculation error in the district's water balance that affects planned water transfers. The district had committed to selling up to 5,000 acre-feet to Blue Sky Farms and 7,000 acre-feet to Kern Tulare Water District, but the error means they should only transfer 2,000 acre-feet to Blue Sky to maintain adequate reserves. This mistake reduces potential revenue from $1.6 million to approximately $1 million, though the board indicated preference for maintaining water security over maximizing revenue.