Promoting wetlands conservation and habitat enhancement in the historic Tulare Lake Basin
The Tulare Basin Wetlands Association was founded to further the cause of wetlands conservation and habitat enhancement in those parts of Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties that were formerly defined as the Tulare Lake Basin.
The charter of TBWA is to promote this cause while enhancing camaraderie among outdoor enthusiasts.
The TBWA is comprised of member organizations and volunteers. The purpose of this site is to disseminate pertinent information and to unify the TBWA's efforts.
Preface
The San Joaquin Valley used to have abundant wetland areas; now it has virtually none. Tulare Lake, formerly one of America's great inland bodies of water, Buena Vista Lake and the marshlands of the Kern River delta are gone, converted to agriculture. Indeed, the principal remaining wetlands in the San Joaquin Valley are those operated as game refuges and those flooded by private hunting clubs.
The Tulare Basin Wetlands Association
In 1992, representatives from many prominent groups, interested in preserving and expanding wetland habitat in northwestern Kern and southwestern Tulare counties, assembled to discuss ways and means of replenishing wetlands in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Central to this effort is the development of relatively cheap water and its delivery to selected locations. Should the project succeed, the entire spectrum of biological and botanical life in this region would be renewed or materially enhanced. Thus, the Tulare Basin Wetlands Association was formed.
The TBWA was incorporated as a non-profit, public benefit corporation in November 1994, under the laws of the State of California. Its specific purposes are to provide funding for habitat evaluation, research and acquisition, public education, restoration and enhancement programs aimed at ensuring the conservation and protection of the unique wetlands habitat found within the Tulare Basin of Kern, Kings and Tulare counties. To attain these goals, the corporation proposes to study land use impacts and alternate water delivery systems. The corporation will cooperate with governmental agencies and private parties in seeking these goals.
Annual Fundraising Banquet
TBD in March in Bakersfield
Spring General Meeting
TBD in March at various member clubs
Fall General Meeting
TBD in September at various member clubs
| Club | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Auhree Lands | Matt Billings | |
| Badger Almond | CWA | |
| BBDC | Edward Bostick | 310-613-7375 |
| Bellissimo | ||
| Burbank | Dennis Slater | 661-637-2362 |
| Central City | Robert Rheiner | 661-204-9477 |
| Dee See | Matt Pandol | 661-725-3755 |
| De Lorenzo | Jim Lawrence | 213-709-3003 |
| Dos Amigos | Joe Covello | 661-663-0802 |
| Dos Coyotes | Jim Cesare | 661-203-6024 |
| Double L | Paul Skipper | 310-503-7048 |
| Eagle GL | ||
| El Cinco | ||
| El Pato Loco | Greg Smith | 661-714-7292 |
| Escondito | ||
| Goose Lake | Larry Frey | 661-764-5865 |
| Hog Island | Dana C. Hair | 661-615-6491 |
| Houchin | CWA | |
| Kahala | Austin Hope | |
| La Cienega | ||
| Lawrence | Jim Lawrence | 213-709-3003 |
| Los Alamos | Jack G. Thomson | 661-398-7106 |
| Norwood | Gene Robertson | 323-722-4165 |
| Pasuza | Steve Miller | 714-267-6716 |
| Pintail | Major Dhillion | 909-317-1518 |
| Pintail Slough | Daryl Franks | 661-838-4252 |
| Poso Creek | ||
| Rancho Visalia | Mike Unser | 559-359-9493 |
| Robins Roost | Ron Hurlburt | |
| Santura | Martin Hein | 661-428-8108 |
| Side X Side | Bob Nese | 323-258-9629 |
| Spooneyville | Jim Wattenburger | 661-399-9790 |
| SWALTUO | Martin Hein | 661-428-8108 |
| Tug Boat | ||
| Tule Pond | Bill Whalen | 818-993-7172 |
| Westside | Mark Swain | 661-747-0677 |
| Widgeon | Rick Rocha | 559-707-7941 |
| Wild Goose | Steve Newbrough | 661-324-7318 |
California Waterfowl Association
San Joaquin Regional Biologist
Ducks Unlimited
Regional Biologist
U.S. Natural Resouce Conservation Service
District Conservationist
Southern California WRP Team Leader
Bakersfield Office Wetlands Reserve Program
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Preseley Program
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