Lakeside Irrigation Pays to Help | Fresno News

Kings County’s Lakeside Irrigation is being forced to pay a new $27-per-acre fee from the Mid-Kings GSA—even though their land helps recharge groundwater, not deplete it. The GSA needs funds to stay out of state probation, but Lakeside directors reluctantly agree, fearing bigger penalties if the whole Tulare Lake subbasin stays under threat. Landowners could end up paying twice: once for water, again for this new charge—while exempt groups like schools and cemeteries dodged the bill. Lakeside owes nearly $9K alone, and while they won’t pay the separate pumping fee (they don’t pump), some farmers might. Ballots are due by Sept 29—landowners need to act fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc482301a5624df3