KERN RIVER CONSERVANCY UPDATE, CALIFORNIA, USA

Words and photography: Gary Ananian

The Kern River Conservancy was founded in 2013 when Los Angeles resident Gary Ananian decided it was time for someone to stand up and care for the Kern River.After spending many summer adventures with his friends on the Kern, Gary grew impatient and frustrated with all the trash and vandalism impacting the river. So, after several discussions with his close friends and the Forest Service, Kern River Conservancy was born. Gary had absolutely no education or experience in environmental conservation. Still, he had the skills to communicate with anyone, and his social media experience was strong from promoting nightclubs and events in Hollywood.As the pandemic winds down, social trends, human behavior, and economic impacts have changed. During the pandemic, easy access and the lure of open-air environments turned the Kern…

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