City of Bakersfield Water Board Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026
River Partners, City plan Kern River restoration project
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Description
River Partners is working with the City of Bakersfield on a proposed $4.3 million Lower Kern River Restoration Project, with the City providing approximately $237,071 in irrigation water as cost share over 2027–2032. The partners plan to seek Wildlife Conservation Board funding to restore hundreds of acres of riparian and upland habitat along the Kern River Parkway.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Total estimated project budget $4.3M; City cost share for irrigation water estimated at $237,071 (5.5% of total)
Vendor
RIVER PARTNERS
Agency
City of Bakersfield, CA
Contract Type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Document Date
April 15, 2026
Contract Term
Approximately Fall 2027 – Spring 2032 (implementation and maintenance period)
Renewal Date
2032-12-31
Renewal Info
Initial multi-year grant-funded restoration engagement anticipated from 2027 through 2032; future maintenance or additional phases may be pursued subject to funding.
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