What should I expect under the General Order?
The General Order covers discharges to both surface water and groundwater and makes no distinction between the two for regulatory coverage. All members will be required to prepare and submit a [...]
Who can join the Coalition?
Either a landowner or operator can join the coalition and enroll parcels in our service area for regulatory coverage (see Boundaries section for more details on our service area). It is important [...]
Why should I participate in a Coalition?
The Regional Water Quality Control Board regulates all discharges of waste and requires all irrigated agriculture in the Central Valley to obtain regulatory coverage and conduct monitoring and [...]
I’m in the process of purchasing additional farmland, what do I do?
Current members can add or subtract additional parcels upon sale, purchase, or transfer of additional farmland. Notify the Coalition to update your membership once a transfer is complete.
Is joining a Third-Party mandatory?
No – joining is voluntary, but compliance with the General Order is mandatory under the regulation. All irrigated operations must join a coalition for coverage or get an individual permit [...]
Do I report APN Acres or Irrigated Acres?
Report irrigated acres within each parcel not your house, shed, roads, etc. We still need the parcel numbers reported but not the parcel acres.
What if you don’t join the Coalition?
Irrigated lands can be covered under an individual discharge permit. The fees charged by the State Water Resources Control Board for individual coverage are significantly more than the fees [...]
What are the member dues and what will the membership dues be spent on?
The costs are $3.41/acre for parcels in a Priority 1* area, $3.64 for Priority 2*, $3.14 for *None area, and $3.09 for *De-designated area plus a $30 administration fee for all members, which [...]
What is the Coalition?
The Kings River Water Quality Coalition is a non-profit joint powers agency established by the irrigation districts in the Kings River service area. It is governed by a board of directors of [...]