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Water Meetings

Water is the lifeblood of agriculture in the Central Valley. Stay informed about SGMA implementation, groundwater sustainability, and water policy developments affecting Madera County.

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Next Meeting

Sep 2 · 2:00 PM

McMullin GSA Board of Directors

Kerman Community Center

Every 1st Wednesday of the month

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Next Meeting

Sep 9 · 9:00 AM

Madera Water District

Blankenship & Company

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month

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Next Meeting

Sep 9 · 5:00 PM

Madera/Chowchilla Resource Conservation District

Madera/Chowchilla RCD

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month

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Sep 9 · 1:30 PM

Chowchilla Water District

Chowchilla Water District

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month

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Sep 11 · 1:30 PM

FID: North Kings GSA Advisory Committee

Clovis Public Safety Community Room

Every 2nd Friday of the month

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Sep 14 · 11:00 AM

Root Creek Water District Board of Directors

Riverstone Lodge

Every 2nd Monday of each month

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Next Meeting

Sep 15 · 2:00 PM

MID GSA

Madera Irrigation District

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

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Next Meeting

Sep 24 · 6:00 PM

FID: North Kings GSA Board of Directors

Fresno Irrigation District

Every 4th Thursday of the month

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Next Meeting

Sep 28 · 1:30 PM

Madera Regional Water Management Group

200 W 4th Street, 3rd Floor Presentation Room

Every 4th Monday of the month

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First Board of Supervisors meeting of the month, Aug 4, 2026 cancelled, reschedule date pending

1:30 PM

Madera County GSA, Water & Natural Resources Department

Board of Supervisors Chambers

First Board of Supervisors meeting of the month, Aug 4, 2026 cancelled, reschedule date pending

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News & Articles

Water News

The latest news, policy updates, and analysis on water issues affecting the Central Valley and California agriculture, automatically updated from trusted sources.

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Madera CountyAug 28, 2026

Water & Natural Resources News, September 2026

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SJV WaterAug 28, 2026

“Over our dead bodies” likely response to Arizona proposal to harvest California rivers to fill its water gap

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SJV WaterAug 28, 2026

A $4 million water fund gathered through Kern County oil permits is on hold until companies “spud in”

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SJV WaterAug 28, 2026

AI data center experts advise farmers, residents and officials to dig for water details

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Maven's NotebookAug 28, 2026

WEEKLY WATER NEWS DIGEST for Aug 23-28: Report focuses on SGMA and small farmers; How much of a problem is AI’s water use?; El Niño events much stronger in past several decades; A secret to survival for California’s most endangered salmon; and more …

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Maven's NotebookAug 28, 2026

DAILY DIGEST, 8/28: Can California farmers break free from plastic?; El Niño events much stronger in past several decades; A ‘baffling’ 30-year wait to destroy California’s Matilija Dam; What the new rules for a shrinking Colorado River mean for tribal nations; and more …

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Maven's NotebookAug 28, 2026

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Can California farmers break free from plastic?

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Maven's NotebookAug 28, 2026

INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: 20,000 Salmon Return to the Klamath, but Challenging Conditions for Recovery Remain

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SJV WaterAug 27, 2026

Finding common ground for habitat preservation and farming earns Kaweah water manager prestigious award

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ACWAAug 27, 2026

Upper Water Launches “All Tap, Always” Campaign

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WaterWrightsAug 27, 2026

Kern Non-Districted Land Authority, August 24, 2026

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Maven's NotebookAug 27, 2026

DAILY DIGEST, 8/27: Data centers use little water, so where does it all go?; CARB to start tracking emissions from reservoirs; Study on Delta hydrodynamics and water quality released; White House to unveil program to protect water systems against hackers; and more …

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Keeping Farmers Farming Since 1915

400+ Members.
100+ Years of Impact.

The Madera County Farm Bureau has been the voice of local agriculture for over a century, advocating for farmers, supporting rural communities, and building the next generation of agricultural leaders.

$2.3B+

County Ag Revenue

1,200+

Farm Operations

Our Mission

Madera County Farm Bureau is a grass roots organization that represents our farmers and ranchers, our source for local, fresh, safe food.

We influence policy at all levels of government to protect our way of life and to ensure that California and Madera's agricultural heritage is maintained. Our membership includes members of the farming community and the public who believe in the importance of supporting the local farmers who feed their families.