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Bakersfield reducing water releases into Kern River after extra supply runs out

City leaders say after months of keeping water flowing through the Kern River channel since April, the available supply beyond what is needed for drinking water and environmental requirements has been exhausted.

Significantly Reduced Flows Could Impact Kern River Soon

“The Lake Isabella Dam is operated by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. However, the power plant that is directly south of it, which is powered by the water released by the dam, is owned by a separate entity, Isabella Partners. Recently, Isabella Partners put in a request to the Army Corps of Engineers to …

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