2026 Common Landowner Transfer between Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District and Kern County Water Agency on behalf of Sandridge Partners (SWP #26014)

The contract permits a temporary transfer of up to 4,000 acre-feet of 2026 State Water Project Table A water from the Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District to the Kern County Water Agency, acting on behalf of Sandridge Partners, a landowner with agricultural operations in both jurisdictions. The transfer is designed to accommodate water needs within KCWA’s service area and must be fully executed by December 31, 2026. This arrangement is non-permanent and specifically tied to the 2026 water allocation under the State Water Project. The request stems from the landholder’s dual presence in both districts’ service areas, enabling a coordinated use of allocated water resources across regional boundaries. The agreement is formally recorded as SWP Agreement #26014 and was posted on July 2, 2026, as a forecasted action by the California Department of Water Resources. Primary points of contact for coordination include Patrick Luzuriaga of the Department of Water Resources and Cameron Batth of the Tulare Lake Basin Water Storage District. The transfer is not subject to set-aside provisions and operates under existing State Water Project frameworks without requiring new procurement or competitive bidding. The water will be relocated for use solely in KCWA’s service area, supporting agricultural operations while adhering to regulatory and allocation constraints for the 2026 delivery year.