Registration Opens Soon!

*IMPORTANT* In anticipation of high demand, the Foundation will be allocating tickets via a lottery method with a maximum of 3 entrants per organization. Tickets will be released in batches over time. Details coming soon.

This special, first-ever Foundation water tour will only be offered once! Join us on this special journey as we examine water issues along the Kern River, from its mountain-fed headwaters in the southern Sierra Nevada to its terminus in the Central Valley west of Bakersfield. Among the planned stops are both upper forks of the Kern River, Lake Isabella, lower Kern River canyon, the Friant-Kern Canal, irrigated agriculture in the valley, the Kern Water Bank and more.

Itinerary details coming soon! In the meantime, contact Deputy Director of Programs Nick Gray via email with any tour questions.

Planned Stops Include:

• Upper forks of the Kern River
• Isabella Dam
• Lower Kern River canyon
• Irrigated agriculture in the valley
• Friant-Kern Canal
• Kern Water Bank

Planned Topics Include:

• Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
• History & operations of Isabella Dam
• Groundwater banking & recharge

Tour Start & End Points:

The tour will begin and end at Hyatt Place Bakersfield, including an overnight stay which is arranged by the Foundation and covered by the registration fee.

Pricing Details:

Coming Soon!

Fee includes all tour meals, transportation, materials, snacks and hotel accommodations once the tour begins.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

The deadline to cancel and receive a refund is three weeks prior to the tour due to lodging, meal and transportation commitments. Substitutions are allowed up to five business days before the tour. Credit card processing fees are nonrefundable and the remaining refund amount may be subject to additional fees.

We recognize that unexpected conflicts with our tours may occur. The Water Education Foundation recommends you consider arranging travel insurance from a provider of your choice soon after tour registration to protect against such unfortunate events.

MCLE Credit Hours:

Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit hours are available only to California attorneys for an additional fee. Contact Nick Gray via email with any questions.