ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristina Budak, Water Director
DATE: October 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Lower Kern River Habitat Restoration Project
[Document Description]
RECOMMENDATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield Water Department, in partnership with River Partners, is jointly working on a Lower Kern River Habitat Restoration Project. River Partners received a grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board, which included planning funds for the Lower Kern Parkway to evaluate and restore riparian habitat. The Project consists of establishing self -sustaining riparian and upland habitat of over 600 acres of land adjacent to the Kern River by planting over 100,000 native trees and shrub s. Water Department Staff and River Partners will present on the collaboration efforts to develop the Lower Kern River Habitat Restoration Project and discuss next steps to move the project towards implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Impact
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
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