About
Us
The Kern River
Alliance was incorporated in August 1995 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. We have no paid staff members. KRA is all volunteers
dedicated to the preservation of the Kern River in California and its
whitewater sports.
In the past our organization has put on the Kern River Festival, the
oldest and largest whitewater event in California. KRA also played host
to the Texaco 2000 Whitewater Slalom Nationals prior to the Olympics.
Our main focus is the KRA Kayaking Kids program which teaches
children and their parents to kayak
with an emphasis on slalom racing and safey.
Our organization holds river cleanups throughout the year and
participates in community organized cleanup events. We are concerned
about river safety for boaters and other recreational users. We
introduced American Canoe Association (ACA) certification programs for
teaching kayaking to Kern County. We also introduced the ACA kayak
safety certification program using top ACA instructors.
Jess Perales watching a race
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Kara paddles in the 2007 Miracle Hot Springs Race.
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KRA enjoying some off-season bowling |
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How We Are
Funded
Fund raising events,
membership dues, donations and in-kind contributions provide the funds
and equipment that allow us to provide programs and publications. Our
501(c)(3) number is 77-0410282.
For more information contact
Melanie Dunwoody; email address kayakmom@sbcglobal.net.
Send donations to KRA 3805 Silverado St.
Bakersfield,
CA 93306. |
© 2006 Kern River Alliance |
