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In the News (Thu 12 Nov 09)

  
  Kern River Rafting Trips with Kern River Outfitters.
With big waves and dramatic drops, the Upper Kern River is the ultimate one-day river trip in California.
The Upper Kern is an ideal trip for corporate groups looking for a fun employee activity close to the Los Angeles region.
An excellent alternative to the Upper section is the Lower Kern.
www.kernrafting.com /upperkern.html   (241 words)

  
 Kern River Rafting - Tours and Trips
Kern River rafting adventures became possible for everyone when Kern River Tours established the first whitewater rafting company on the Kern River in 1974.
The Kern River Valley is an amazing vacation for the whole family.
The season begins in April as the snow pack from the western slope of the highest peak in the continental United States, Mt. Whitney, begins to melt.
www.kernrivertours.com   (488 words)

  
  03-4200 -- Enterprises v. Kern river Gas Transmission Co. -- 11/30/2004
The district court ruled that Reed failed to address Kern River's argument that the trespass was permanent, and further ruled that, on the uncontested facts, the trespass was a single, permanent trespass.
Kern River presented evidence in the district court that a 2003 survey showed that the actual location of the pipeline is the same as the location shown on the 1990 easement, and it contends that the suit is therefore moot.
Kern River filed a motion to dismiss this appeal on the ground that Reed had sold the property which is the subject of this suit, and thus lost standing to sue.
www.kscourts.org /ca10/cases/2004/11/03-4200.htm   (1220 words)

  
 Kern River Valley
Kern River Outfitters have worked the river since 1982 and offer exciting trips for every ability (and adrenaline level).
The Kern River Valley is gateway to Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
Located at the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada, the Kern River Valley is where five of California's six major bioregions converge: the Great Basin Desert, the Mojave Desert, Chaparral, Sierra Forest, and the Great Valley Grassland, including the largest remaining contiguous riparian forest in the state.
www.travellady.com /Issues/June04/KernRiverValley.htm   (810 words)

  
 The Kern River
The river in the 1850s flowed in south-trending channel on the east side of the valley, but a flood in 1862 cut a southwesterly channel several miles to the west, pretty much along the route of the modern Old River Road.
Just west of the park is where the river flow is measured by the water agencies, and the flow at this point determines what water allocations are allowed to flow down canals to farms throughout the valley.
In total, the river is diverted into seven canals that run through town before what remains of the water finally flows into the remnants of Buena Vista Lake, a shadow of its former self.
www.sjgs.com /groundwater/kernriver.html   (640 words)

  
 Kern River kayaking and rafting: Paddling the Wild and Scenic Kern River
Kern River kayaking and rafting: Paddling the Wild and Scenic Kern River
The Kern River area is a whitewater wonderland.
Lower Kern, Miracle to Delonegha Boat Launch: A boater reports a HUIGE log in White Maiden's rapid in the main drop near the "goal posts." The flow was reported to be about 350 cfs.
www.sierrasouth.com /theriver.htm   (630 words)

  
 Kern River
The Kern River from Tyndall Creek in Sequoia National Park, flowing 70 miles downstream to the Johnsondale Bridge, is the longest stretch of river in the Wild Trout Program.
The Heritage Trout stream, located from the confluence of the Little Kern River upstream to Tyndall Creek, is entirely within the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia National Park boundaries and is the "stronghold" of the Kern River rainbow trout.
This part of the river is large and powerful with deep pools and fast runs and has good access from the trail heading upstream from the bridge.
www.dfg.ca.gov /fishing/html/wildandheritagetrout/waters/KernRiver.htm   (234 words)

  
 Kern Valley's lifeblood, Kern River's value cannot be ignored by area residents
Wild lands and rivers not only hold a special place in the hearts and minds of the millions who visit them each year, they are also becoming the economic backbone of many rural regions in our state.
The Lower Kern River is truly the lifeblood of the Kern valley.
This river is a destination point for California residents and tourists alike the perfect summer escape from the hot and sticky urban centers of Southern California.
www.californiawild.org /InTheNews/2004_05_29_BakersfieldCalifornian.html   (726 words)

  
 Kern River Rafting on the Kern River in California | Whitewater Voyages
The Kern River is a river rafter's jewel located in Southern California in the heart of Sequoia National Forest near Bakersfield northeast, and close to, Los Angeles.
With river sections ranging from mild wave trains to wild roller coasters, there is Kern River white water rafting fun for everyone, from beginners to experts.
The major sections of the Kern River include the Lower Kern River, below Lake Isabella, the Upper Kern, flowing above the lake and the world-famous Forks of the Kern run which starts at the confluence of the Little Kern and the North Fork Kern River and rolls downriver to Johnsondale.
www.whitewatervoyages.com /rivers/kernriver.html   (427 words)

  
 The Kern River
The Kern River runs from the 14,000 ft. slopes of the High Sierra near Mt. Whitney more than 100 miles to the fields and farms of the San Joaquin Valley, near Bakersfield, California.
The Kern is protected by more miles of Wild and Scenic designation than any other river system in the continental U.S. It is the longest whitewater river in the California.
The Lower Kern River water is from Lake Isabella and is dam controlled.
www.kvrc.org /kernriver.htm   (276 words)

  
 Lower Kern River
In recognition of their outstanding scenic, recreational, and ecological values, the North and South Forks of the Kern River were added by Congress to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1987.
The lower Kern River supports one of the richest riparian forests in the Sierra foothills, providing important habitat for neotropical songbirds, as well as California spotted owl, bald eagle, and osprey.
Nevertheless, the entire 32 miles of the lower Kern from Isabella dam to its canyon mouth are considered free flowing by the Forest Service and eligible for National Wild and Scenic River status.
www.friendsoftheriver.org /CaliforniaRivers/Rivers/KernRiver.html   (532 words)

  
 Amphibians of the Kern River Valley
Many salamander species are found all throughout the region, from along the Kern River and its tributaries to the summit of the mountains.
Ensatina is unknown from east of the Kern River, and thus is absent from the western part of the Kern Plateau where appropriate habitat occurs.
A single seepage-associated population is known from east of the Kern River on the Kern Plateau at 7900 ft along the Sherman Pass Road.
www.natureali.org /wildamphibians.htm   (1791 words)

  
 Texaco Press Release - Kern River Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary
Today, one century since its discovery, Kern River is the second largest producing field in California and the 5th largest producing field in the United States.
At Kern River we have learned that the combination of significant reserves, talented employees and a dedicated community is the key to accomplishing formidable tasks, including extending the life of a 100-year-old oil field.
The Kern River field utilizes technologies such as steamflooding, cogeneration, the reclamation and reuse of produced water and 3D Visualization to meet the challenges of producing heavy crude oil.
www.chevrontexaco.com /news/archive/texaco_press/1999/pr5_18.asp   (491 words)

  
 Kern River Preserve - Audubon California
The Kern River Preserve is managed by Audubon-California for the preservation of one of California’s finest remaining riparian forests and the wildlife it supports.
The Southwestern Pond Turtle used to be a common resident along the rivers of California, but with a 95% loss of riparian forests and the channelizing of most of California's rivers, it has become close to endangered.
The Friends of the Kern River Preserve prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
audubon.org /local/sanctuary/kernriver   (1308 words)

  
 Kern River Valley Birding Guide
Together, the Kern River Valley and South Fork Valley CBCs cover the Kern River watershed area from just west of Walker Pass on the east to the crest of the Greenhorn Mountains on the west; all in Kern County.
The SFWA borders and lies between Audubon-California's Kern River Preserve on the east and Isabella Reservoir on the west.
It is a common to abundant spring migrant (mid-April to mid-May) in the Kern River Valley.
www.valleywild.org /krvbirdtips.htm   (9315 words)

  
 Official Municipal Website, City of Bakersfield, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Initial development of the property, located north of the Kern River and east of Allen Road, will involve the construction of a 10 acre recharge lake that will be used year round (similar to Truxtun Lake).
In partnership with the Kern County Water Agency and funded through grants authorized by Governor Gray Davis under Proposition 13, the Kern River Flow Restoration Program provides for construction of new wells and water exchange facilities to restore flows in the Kern River through the heart of Bakersfield.
Kern River water normally flowing in canals will be replaced with well water, thus allowing high quality Kern River water to be diverted into the Kern River Parkway during the peak recreation season.
www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us /cityservices/water/projects.htm   (842 words)

  
 Kern River Rafting and Kern River White Water Rafting - Kern River Pictures for Kern River in California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Kern River Rafting and Kern River White Water Rafting - Kern River Pictures for Kern River in California
Kern River Rafting and Kern River Whitewater Rafting
To see outfitters and photos for Kern River whitewater rafting choose a rafting section below.
rafting.allaboutrivers.com /California_river_rafting/Kern_River_rafting-riv79.html   (115 words)

  
 Kern River Preserve - Audubon California
The Kern River Preserve is managed by Audubon-California for the preservation of one of California’s finest remaining riparian forests and the wildlife it supports.
This Kern County species total was also surprisingly close behind the top counts overall in the United States which were all California (2+) or Texas (1) coastal counties.
The Friends of the Kern River Preserve prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status.
www.audubon.org /local/sanctuary/kernriver   (1436 words)

  
 Headwaters of the Kern River, Inyo and Tulare Counties, California
A long Class IV punctuates the flat water near the Kern Canyon Ranger Station, and is followed by a few lesser rapids.
Amazingly, all of this has been run by both rafters and kayakers, though one of the boaters had to be airlifted from the canyon after breaking a rib.
Kern Falls to the Forks of the Kern (10 miles, 55 fpm average gradient)
www.flash.net /~cfoster2/boating/tables/hw_kern_dat.html   (1338 words)

  
 Kern River Rafting on the Scenic Lower Kern River | Whitewater Voyages
Kern River Rafting on the Scenic Lower Kern River
The 178 follows the Lower Kern river Canyon, and is the main thoroughfare entering the Kern River Valley.
Flows on the Lower Kern are controlled by the Isabella dam, which accounts for the exceptionally long season of this river.
www.whitewatervoyages.com /rivers/lowerkernriver.html   (559 words)

  
 CAMPING on the Upper Kern River / Sequoia National Forest
Fishing is open year round in Kern County on Lake Isabella and streams north of the lake leading to the Kern River with a bag and possession limit of 5 trout.
In Tulare County fishing season for streams leading to the Kern River is the last Saturday in April through November 15, bag limit 5 trout per day, 10 in possession.
It is operated by the Kern River Valley Gun Association under a special use permit and is open to the public year round on Sunday's from 8 a.m.
www.kernvalley.com /news/kerncamp.htm   (1105 words)

  
 Kern River Rafting in California | RaftInfo.com
The Kern River, in Southern California, is home to outstanding whitewater rafting trips on the Lower Kern, The Upper Kern and the Forks of The Kern.
The Lower Kern, runnable from May to September, is an outstanding one day trip with numerous Class III and IV rapids.
The Upper Kern is an exciting spring rafting trip that offers some of the biggest raftable drops in the state of California.
www.raftinfo.com /kern.htm   (169 words)

  
 Kern River Parkway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Beginning near the C.A.L.M. Museum, traveling through Bakersfield and ending near Enos Lane, the Kern River Parkway provides a variety of scenery and a diversity of wildlife and plantings throughout the approximately 23 miles of existing parkway and bike path.
Working with the Tree Foundation of Kern County, the City of Bakersfield has developed a plan for the planting of native trees, and most of the parkway can be seen in its natural state with minimal interference, or maintenance, from people.
Periodically the Kern River Parkway borders parks which have been developed to take advantage of the Kern River and which offers areas for users of the parkway to experience a variety of recreational adventures, including par courses for more diversified forms of exercise.
www.ci.bakersfield.ca.us /recreation/Parks/kernriverpkwy.htm   (295 words)

  
 Williams Closes Sale of Kern River to MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company [Williams News Release]
"The sale of the Kern River system is one of several steps Williams is taking to ensure its investment-grade credit rating as well as achieve the financial flexibility needed to provide capital to other important projects.
Williams' Kern River pipeline is an important route for the transmission of natural gas from the vast reserves in the Rocky Mountain states to the rapidly growing markets in Utah, Nevada and California.
Constructed in 1992, Kern River extends 926 miles from Opal, Wyo., to the San Joaquin Valley near Bakersfield, Calif. Kern River has a design capacity of 835 million cubic feet per day.
www.williams.com /newsmedia/2002/20020327_201.htm   (362 words)

  
 Kern River Valley
Whether you’re fly fishing on the river, trolling on the lake, or standing on the shoreline, everyone seems to find the need to use their skill as a fisherman to land one of the several species of fish living in the waters of Isabella Lake and the Kern River.
The Nature Conservancy’s 15-year old Kern River Preserve is part of one of the largest remaining cottonwood-willow riparian forest in California.
The Kern River and Isabella Lake are stocked with trout on a regular basis.
www.kernvalley.net /recreate/valley/kern_river_valley.htm   (1776 words)

  
 Kern River raft trips: Whitewater rafting on the Wild and Scenic Kern River
Kern River raft trips to fit any budget, schedule or taste for adventure.
By mastering the basic paddling skills taught by your ever encouraging Sierra South river guide, most people should be able to navigate their own I.K. down the roarin' rapids of the Kern River with style.
After capturing the spring runoff of the boisterous Upper Kern River, water is released on the Lower Kern all summer providing steady warm flow in this steep, granite-walled, secluded canyon.
www.sierrasouth.com /rafting.htm   (1354 words)

  
 Rafting on the Upper Kern River in California
The North fork of the Kern, referred to as the "upper," consists of an irrigated river bed broken up by a series of dams and powerhouses.
Additionally, Los Angeles boaters often frequent this section of river in the spring and early summer for a change of pace from the Lower Kern River.
Intrepid paddlers can continue down river from here all the way to Lake Isabella to add some brushy Class II river action to their trip.
www.c-w-r.com /rivers/upper-kern.html   (401 words)

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