Fresno, California - The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review a Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact assessing the proposed issuance of a five-year Warren Act approval for conveyance of up to 1,000 acre-feet of non-Central Valley Project water per year from the Kaweah River through the Friant-Kern Canal to the Stone Corral Irrigation District.

The Stone Corral ID has proposed introducing the Kaweah River water into the Friant-Kern Canal using Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District’s turnout at the Friant-Kern Canal. Stone Corral ID is located upstream of the introduction point; therefore, an operational exchange agreement with Terra Bella Irrigation District would also be needed in order for Stone Corral ID to receive the water.

The Draft EA/FONSI were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and are attached to the news release email distribution. To request a copy of the Draft EA/FONSI or for additional information, please contact Jennifer Lewis at 559-487-5197 (TTY 800-877-8339) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Copies of the Draft EA/FONSI may also be viewed at Reclamation’s Fresno office at the below address.

Comments are due by close of business Tuesday, July 21. Comments should be mailed to: Jennifer L. Lewis, Bureau of Reclamation, 1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721. Comments may also be faxed to 559-487-5116 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..