Tom Clark added to Oildale Wall of Fame for water-policy work
May 22, 2026 | Kern County, California
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Around Kern County announced that Tom Clark has been added to Oildale’s Wall of Fame alongside honorees such as Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Kevin Harvick.
Host Erin Briscoe Clark described Clark as an Oildale native and a longtime leader whose work at the Kern County Water Agency had a statewide impact on California water policy. Family members at a recent celebration recalled Clark's humor and hands-on approach; one family member said the Kern Water Bank stands as "the biggest water bank in the world" and praised its local benefits for farmers, ranchers and domestic users.
The segment offered personal anecdotes and community recognition; it did not announce any formal government actions tied to the induction.
Host Erin Briscoe Clark described Clark as an Oildale native and a longtime leader whose work at the Kern County Water Agency had a statewide impact on California water policy. Family members at a recent celebration recalled Clark's humor and hands-on approach; one family member said the Kern Water Bank stands as "the biggest water bank in the world" and praised its local benefits for farmers, ranchers and domestic users.
The segment offered personal anecdotes and community recognition; it did not announce any formal government actions tied to the induction.
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