Westlands Water District serves the farmers and rural communities on the westside of Fresno and Kings
Westlands Water District is recognized as a world leader in agricultural water conservation and is committed to habitat restoration to protect at risk species. Westlands has served the farmers and rural communities on the west side of Fresno and Kings counties for more than five decades. As stewards of one of California’s most precious natural resources, Westlands continually invests in conservati
06/23/2026
Every drop we move to our growers depends on the people who keep our distribution and pumping facilities running. We're looking for an engineer to help lead that work. From planning, designing, and directing the infrastructure that delivers water across the largest agricultural water district in the country.
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06/21/2026
Happy Father's Day to all the dads and a special nod to the ones who taught the next generation to work the land and care for every drop it takes, leaving the ground and the water better than they found it. Today is yours. (And happy Summer Solstice, while we're at it!)
06/19/2026
Meet the rest of our 2026 Westlands Scholarship winners! These graduating seniors join the group we celebrated on Tuesday. 20 students in all, each receiving $1,000 toward their education this fall.
Congratulations to our winners headed to Fresno State, Sacramento State UC Berkeley and California State University, Monterey Bay We can't wait to see what you accomplish!
06/16/2026
Twenty winners. Twenty years. Westlands Water District is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Westlands Scholarship!
Each of our 20 graduating seniors from Westside high schools will receive $1,000 toward their education, selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to their communities.
First up, meet the 11 winners headed to UC Davis and California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) this fall. Swipe through, and check back Friday for the rest.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Processing tomato harvest is just around the corner across the District. California grows roughly 95% of the country's processing tomatoes (USDA), and a meaningful share comes from our growers. Reliable water turns those acres into ketchup, sauce, salsa, and the rest of America's tomato pantry.
A little piece of Tuscany in the heart of Mendota. As part of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, meet Angie Cardella Meisner of Cardella Winery and Cardella Ranch, where family, farming, food, and stewardship come together in California's Central Valley. In her own words, Angie takes on the realities of growing food today, from the challenges growers navigate to why water makes everything possible, and the misconceptions she wishes more people understood.
Today, we honor the men and women who gave everything for this country. Many were farmers before they served, and many returned home to put their hands back in the soil, continuing a quieter kind of service: growing the food and stewarding the water that sustains a nation. Their sacrifice is woven into every harvest on the west side. Our office is closed today and will open tomorrow.
05/21/2026
Yesterday, the Bureau of Reclamation increased the south-of-Delta Central Valley Project allocation from 20% to 25%. While the update represents an increase, it remains insufficient for Westlands’ growers and highlights the need for improved storage, conveyance, and operational flexibility.
Read the full statement: https://wwd.ca.gov/wwd-media/press-release-5-19-2026/
05/20/2026
Thank you to the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) for highlighting Westlands’ Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan and the ongoing work to address the challenges facing agriculture in California. With water supply challenges and SGMA implementation continuing to impact the region, VCIP is an opportunity to support long-term economic resilience and California’s clean energy future.
Read the blog post here:
The Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan: From Fallowed Land to an Energy Powerhouse One of the nation’s largest agricultural water districts, Westlands Water District spans roughly 1,000 square miles — about 614,000 acres — primarily in western Fresno County with a small portion in Kings County. Formed in 1952, its core mission is to deliver reliable and affordable agricultur...
05/17/2026
It's ! 🌰 California grows over 99% of the nation's walnuts, and Westlands growers are proud to be part of that harvest. Reliable water makes permanent crops like walnuts possible and every acre is a long-term bet on the next generation. Keep calm and crack on! Read more about walnuts and other crops in our 2025 Crop report here:https://wwd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/by-the-numbers-2025-crop-report.pdf