KCNC General Collaborative Meeting: KWC Presentation
2026-06-18 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2000 K St., Bakersfield, CA, United States
Join the Kern Water Collaborative (KWC) at the Kern County Network for Children (KCNC) General Collaborative Meeting in Bakersfield. KWC will present information about free nitrate well testing and bottled water services available to eligible households in Kern County’s Poso and Westside South groundwater subbasins and a portion of Kings County’s Tulare Lake subbasin. This presentation brings together local family resource centers, school district outreach teams, and community leaders focused on supporting rural families and protecting public health through access to safe and clean drinking water.
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Larry E. Reider Education Center, Room 101/First Floor | 2000 K St., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Point of Contact: Yadira Vargas, Child & Family Services Facilitator (Kern County Network for Children) | yavargas@kern.org | 661.636.4920

Buttonwillow Union School District's Commodities Distribution
2026-06-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Buttonwillow Recreation and Park, 556 Milo Ave., Buttonwillow,, 93206, United States
KWC provides resource flyers at Buttonwillow Union School District’s Commodities Distribution. In partnership with CAPK and the Buttonwillow Recreation and Park, over 300 community members receive food resources that promote the health and safety of families within our groundwater subbasins.
Location: Buttonwillow Recreation and Park | 556 Milo Ave., Buttonwillow, CA, United States, 93206
Point of contact: Serena Garcia, Program Director |Buttonwillow Community Resource Center | Buttonwillow Union School District | 42600 Highway 58 Buttonwillow, CA 93206 | Phone: 661-764-9405 | Fax: 661-764-9445 | Email: sgarcia@buttonwillowschool.com

GNC Family Clinic Community Health Fair
2026-07-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Gloria Nelson Center Family Clinic (1500 6th Ave, Delano, CA 93215)
Visit the Kern Water Collaborative (KWC) informational booth at the GNC Family Clinic Community Health Fair in Delano. This family-friendly event includes community health resources, resource tables, food distribution, youth sports physicals, and more. KWC provides bilingual resources about free nitrate well testing and bottled water services available to well-reliant households outside of public water service boundaries. Learn how KWC can provide you access to safe and clean drinking water.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Gloria Nelson Center Parking Lot Area 1500 6th Ave. Delano, Ca. 93215
Website: http://nksthd.org

Buttonwillow Branch Library Backpack Giveaway Event
2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Buttonwillow Library (101 N Main St, Buttonwillow, CA 93206)
Join Kern Water Collaborative (KWC) at the Buttonwillow Branch Library Backpack Giveaway event. Families are invited to visit KWC’s outreach table to learn about free nitrate testing for private domestic wells, bottled water delivery for eligible households, and resources that help protect drinking water quality in Kern County communities. KWC staff will be available to answer questions and assist residents with starting the application process for free nitrate well testing.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Buttonwillow Branch Library | 101 N Main St | Buttonwillow, CA 93206
