Kern River Conservancy

06/06/2026

Next Saturday June 13, is 20 year anniversary and YOU are invited to come celebrate with us. 25% of the events proceeds will be donated to our mission to keep the Kern River clean and wild.
There will be games, live music, vendors and raffles. Want a beer for just $2? Just spend some time on the river picking up trash before the event, bring us a photo of you cleaning the river and you will receive a beer for just $2.
Drop us a comment or message if you have any questions. Hope to see you all there next Saturday.

05/26/2026

The calm and peacefulness of the Kern River after the holiday weekend.
Did you visit the Kern this weekend?
Tell us where you camped or what you did?

05/22/2026

River safety starts with being prepared. A life jacket may seem simple, but in an emergency, it can mean the difference between life and death. Rivers are powerful, unpredictable, and conditions can change in seconds. Cold water, strong currents, hidden debris, and exhaustion can overwhelm even experienced swimmers.

Every second matters during a water emergency. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket gives rescuers more time, keeps you afloat, and can save your life before help arrives.

Whether you’re boating, fishing, rafting, kayaking, or just enjoying the shoreline, make safety your first priority. Protect yourself, protect your family, and always wear your life jacket.

05/22/2026

We are officially out of life jackets. Thank you to all who attended and received a life jacket today. Well let you know if we get a resupply of life jackets.

05/22/2026

We’re all set up at Hart Park in Bakersfield giving away life jackets. We will be here till 2pm.
Kern County Sheriff's Office

05/21/2026

‼️ Life Jacket Giveaway ‼️
Join us tomorrow, from 11am to 2pm, Friday, May 22, at Hart Park in Bakersfield as we partner with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County Fire Department, and Kern County Public Health to promote water safety throughout Kern County’s waterways.

Free life jackets for both kids and adults will be available while supplies last, along with water safety education and CPR resources for all attendees.

A special thank you to our friends at Boat California for providing 100 life jackets to help keep our community safe this summer.

05/19/2026

This Friday in Bakersfield at Hart Park we will be giving away life jackets to help promote water safety.
Details in flyer ⬇️

Kern River Conservancy will host a Water Safety Resource Fair and Personal Flotation Device Giveaway to promote safe recreation along local waterways.

The event will take place:
Friday, May 22, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hart Park - River Road

Partner agencies in attendance will include the Kern County Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, Kern County Public Health Water Watchers, and additional community safety partners. Attendees will have access to water safety education, demonstrations, and resources designed to prevent drowning and support safe outdoor recreation.

As part of the event, a limited number of free personal flotation devices (life jackets) will be provided to the public. These life jackets were generously supplied by Boating California to help boaters, anglers, families, and other water enthusiasts safely enjoy Kern County’s beautiful rivers and lakes.

05/12/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to all of the incredible volunteers who helped make Run Big Kern such a big success!

Your hard work, dedication, and support are truly appreciated. Thank you for being part of an amazing event!