The Impact

Visitor impact on the Kern River is evident when it comes to public recreation on Wild & Scenic Rivers.

On any given summer weekend, crowds can exceed 10,000 and doubled during holiday weekends, creating a monumental impact to the environment.

• Recreation Related Impacts:

  • Wildlife

  • Soil

  • Vegetation

  • Cultural and Historical Resources

  • Campfires

  • Water Resources

  • Impact on Other Visitors

The Solution

Working in conjunction with our partners from the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, we are able to organize successful volunteer cleanups targeting high impact locations and implementing our responsible public lands use education initiatives bringing once damaged eco-systems back to it’s Wild & Scenic values and giving visitors the much needed tools and knowledge to enjoy the Kern River responsibly.

You too can be a part of the solution!

“Adopt a Campground” is an amazing sponsorship program approved by the U.S. Forest Service and partnered with local waste management contractor Thomas Refuse, allowing private businesses and individuals to use private funding to lease and station portable toilets and trash bins at approved recreation sites and dispersed campgrounds, giving campers and visitors the much needed amenities they require.

With provided services such as restrooms and trash bins, visitors can reduce their impact to the environment by properly disposing of human waste and camp trash giving the river a much needed break from the human footprint.

If you would like to sponsor or inquire about the Adopt a Campground program, please send us a quick message and we’ll get the trash rolling out of the river.