Membership Application

Welcome to the Kings River Water Quality Coalition (KRWQC)!

On September 19, 2013, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) approved the Waste Discharge Requirements General Order (General Order) for growers within the Tulare Lake Basin Area. The General Order addresses the discharge of waste from irrigated lands into both surface and ground water. To adhere to the regulations, owners and operators of irrigated cropland in the Central Valley faced the obligation of either securing an individual permit for each farming operation from the Regional Board or joining a group that represents farmers across a specific geographic region, commonly referred to as a water quality coalition.

On November 20, 2013, the Kings River Water Quality Coalition (KRWQC or Coalition) was approved to serve as a third-party representing members in the Kings River Watershed. The KRWQC is a joint powers agency established by the irrigation districts in the Kings River service area and governed by a board of directors comprised of landowners from each district. It is important to note that the Coalition does not function as a regulatory or enforcement agency; rather, it serves as an intermediary or representative for its members.

The Coalition provides growers with regional and cost-effective ways to comply with the Waste Discharge Requirements stipulated by the Regional Board. As a representative for its members, the KRWQC is responsible for monitoring, technical reports, management practices evaluation, trend analysis, member reporting, and assistance with on-farm inspections. KRWQC also conducts monthly surface water monitoring, annual groundwater monitoring, outreach and education, member reporting, compliance activities, and evaluation of protective management practices, among its responsibilities. KRWQC fees currently range from $30 plus $2.91 to $4.93 per irrigated acres compared to $33.45 per irrigated acre plus $17.73 per irrigated acre (> 300 acres) with a minimum fee of $673 for individual enrollment with the Regional Water Board.

The process for joining the KRWQC includes:

1. Submit Membership Application: Electronically submit a membership application which includes contact, parcel, owner, operator, tenant, and/or delegate information.
2. Pay Invoice: Upon review of the completed membership application, an invoice will be emailed to the address on file. Please complete payment online or mail payments to P.O. Box 8259 Fresno, CA 93747.
3. Receive Member ID: After payment is received, the KRWQC will assign a Member ID and email login instructions to the KRWQC Member Portal.
4. Login to KRWQC Member Portal: Please login into the KRWQC Member Portal to change your temporary password and verify enrollment information found within “Member Information.”
5. Please review reporting requirements and timelines in “Requirements Checklist” to view your compliance status.